XPB Images Honda is keeping a close eye on Renault's power unit upgrade as it sees the French manufacturer as its closest current rival. Renault has introduced a B-spec power unit at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Daniel Ricciardo getting the upgrade for Red Bull while Kevin Magnussen has it in the works car. Honda's head of F1 project Yusuke Hasegawa told F1i following the power unit's first test in Barcelona that it is closely monitoring the progress made by Renault. With Renault also trying to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, when asked if it provides Honda with a good benchmark, Hasegawa replied: “Yeah I think so, at this moment. “Of course if they upgrade [the power...
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