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Renault F1 team confirms switch to BP/Castrol
Renault has confirmed it will be joining McLaren in switching fuel suppliers to BP/Castrol in 2017, following months of speculation about its plans for the season ahead. Amid uncertainty at the end of the last year about previous partner Total's involvement in F1, Renault had been weighing up a switch to BP and Castrol for its fuel and lubricants. McLaren is also expected to use the same products, but has not yet officially announced its intentions. Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul believes the change of oil supplier could deliver a competitive advantage, because power will be important in 2017 thanks to the higher drag produced by cars. "With the new aerodynamic regulations...
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