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New Renault engine bears little resemblance to 2016 model

Renault are set to introduce an all-new concept engine this season, which the French manufacturer say will bear very little comparison to last year’s model. Having disappointed in terms of power and performance in 2015, which brought about the notable dispute with customer team Red Bull Racing, the engine manufacturer upped their game last season, making a significant step forward in terms of development. Despite achieving those gains however, the 2017 unit will be very different, having undergone a remodelling of the internal combustion engine structure, and bringing in a second-generation energy recovery system, which Renault Sport Formula 1 Team Engine Chief, Remi Taffin, discussed at...
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