Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says several of its rivals have stepped in to block Fernando Alonso's participation in the post-season young drivers' test at Abu Dhabi in December. As he gears up for his return to F1 next season with Renault, Alonso was given a limited filming day run at Barcelona recently onboard the French outfit's 2020 car. The Spaniard will also enjoy a two-day test at Bahrain next week with a 2018-spec machine, but Renault is hoping to cap off its driver's preparation with a final run ay Abu Dhabi next month. As the test is organized "for the sole purpose of providing young drivers with the opportunity to test a current Formula 1 car", per the FIA's rules,...
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