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Renault and Mercedes unhappy with new F1 engine proposal

Formula 1's new owners have released their vision of the engine formula to be adopted by the sport in 2021, but Mercedes and Renault are united in their disdain for the concept which they claim will be expensive and unattractive for engine suppliers wanting to enter the sport. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff was first to voice his displeasure, and now Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has weighed in with his own observations. The Frenchman said in the aftermath of the presentation made by F1 motorsport chief Ross Brawn, 'We would have to make substantial development and substantial financial commitment without an understanding of the broader picture of what F1 would look like past 2020. And I'm...
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