While the much-anticipated change to the aero and chassis rules comes in in 2022 - having been deferred from 2021 due to the pandemic - the rules pertaining to engines are not due to be overhauled until 2026. However, in the wake of Honda's decision to leave F1 at the end of next year, citing its desire to focus on electric vehicles, Renault - the driving force behind the introduction of the hybrid formula in 2014 - believes the overhaul of the engine regulations must be brought forward. 'I want to be very clear that we take no satisfaction in the Honda situation,' Renault boss, Cyril Abiteboul tells Autosport. 'We need to call it the way it is,' he continues, 'it's not a positive...
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