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Renault to focus on race set-up and tyre preservation in Austria

Renault tech boss Bob Bell says a profitable one-stop strategy in Austria will require the team to focus on setting up its car for Sunday, and partly discount its performance in qualifying. Nestled in the high hills of Styria, the Red Bull Ring offers specific characteristics that pose a a few engineering challenges to teams. "It’s quite a high-altitude circuit, so that puts the engine under a little bit of stress," explains Bell. "It has the potential for quite high brake wear and temperatures, so we need to be cautious on brakes. Force India sees Renault now firmly in command of F1's mid-field "Some of the kerbs are quite vicious and will break the car if the...
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