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Red Bull contracts proof of Renault progress

 XPB Images Renault's power unit potential has been proven by new contracts with Red Bull and Toro Rosso this year, according to Cyril Abiteboul. Since the new power unit regulations were introduced in 2014, Renault has struggled relative to Mercedes and only won three races with Red Bull that year. A lack of progress a year later resulted in a winless season and led to a breakdown in the relationship with Red Bull, leading Toro Rosso to sign a deal to use year-old Ferrari engines. Red Bull eventually committed to a further year with Renault - who also returned as a full constructor itself - and progress in 2016 has seen new deals signed which Abiteboul says is vindication of the...
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