– Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul has confirmed that the manufacturer held talks with McLaren over a potential 2018 engine deal, but has dismissed the prospect of the teams forming a partnership.McLaren, in the third year of its reunion with Honda, has sounded out rivals, amid the Japanese company's ongoing underperformance.Abiteboul admitted that discussions took place, but insists Renault would not want to over-stretch itself, believing adding another partner would dilute its efforts."Well, the situation is we have a multi-year contract with Red Bull and Toro Rosso," he said."I can confirm there have been discussions with McLaren, but I know there is a restriction in...
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