News Details

Renault introduces "big fix" to cure engine problems

Renault has brought a "big fix" to the Australian Grand Prix in a bid to cure the problem with its Formula 1 engine that hindered its pre-season testing. The French manufacturer suffered an MGU-K problem that compromised its works team and customer outfits Red Bull and Toro Rosso over the two weeks at Barcelona. It related to the insulation on the MGU-K unit in the ERS, for which Renault has introduced an all-new design this year as part of a major overhaul of the entire engine. Renault had already identified the problem during dyno testing but had to wait before it could implement the solution, which its driver Jolyon Palmer said has made it to Melbourne. "Yeah, I'm very...
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Renault apply 'belt and braces' fix to power unit...

Renault said they have fixed their pre-season power unit problems with a...
9y ago from SuperSport.com

Renault would welcome budget cap for F1 engine...

Renault has suggested Formula 1 should consider putting limits in place on...
9y ago from Motorsport.com

Renault: We have addressed the ERS issue

Renault said they have fixed their pre-season power unit problems with a...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Upgraded engine boosts Renault powered F1 teams

Renault is confident the latest iteration of its power unit has made...
9y ago from SpeedCafe.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

‘A World Champion cannot do a mistake like that'...

Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola admits he “would not disagree” if Jorge...
50m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

MotoGP's expected departures leave WorldSBK's 2027...

As MotoGP's 2027 rider line-ups near completion, multiple expected...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Josef Newgarden did not know Christian Rasmussen...

Josef Newgarden won Sunday night’s thriller at World Wide Technology...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Jose Mourinho asks Real Madrid to sign Arsenal star...

Jose Mourinho has reportedly given his approval to Real Madrid for the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Worry for Arsenal and England as Thomas Tuchel reveals...

England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted he'll have to be a bit careful...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com

A new doctor and Arsenal injuries

Morning all. Injuries have long been a topic of discussion among Arsenal...
3h ago from Arseblog.com

Approach made: Arsenal have big decision to make as...

Arsenal left-back Riccardo Calafiori is reportedly the subject of interest...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.