Renault believes that Formula 1 is going to turn into a spending "arms race" between the big teams in 2017 – and smaller outfits like Force India will be left behind. Although teams have yet to begin testing their new cars, they are already anticipating an aggressive update programme, with the new designs still relatively immature. Renault F1’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul believes that the situation means the big money teams are going to be able to stretch their legs and pull clear over the campaign – as he fears less-funded operations have little chance of progress. “I think this season will also be an arms race, and I really feel for the teams who are...
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