Renault was “there or thereabouts” with Ferrari regarding engine power last year, according to chief technical officer Bob Bell. The French manufacturer was a clear third in the engine pecking order behind Mercedes and Ferrari in 2015, as it struggled with performance and reliability. But changes to its internal structure, a new direction over the winter and successful in-season development transformed its fortunes in 2016. The improvement allowed Red Bull - which rebranded the Renault units as Tag Heuers - to beat Ferrari to second place in the constuctors' standings. Regarding where the Renault power unit slotted into the pecking order, Bell told Motorsport.com: “It's certainly...
Full Story »