McLaren can act as a "reference" for Renault after the French manufacturer announced it will supply its Formula 1 rival with engines for the next three years, says Cyril Abiteboul. As part of a flurry of announcements in the Singapore Grand Prix paddock, Renault confirmed it is ending its deal with Toro Rosso and switching the supply to McLaren, who in turn parted ways with Honda. Renault managing director Abiteboul said the deal is key to helping Renault, which returned as a works outfit last season, achieve its goal of becoming a race-winning team in 2020. "McLaren is an inspirational team with two talented drivers which should not only support our engine development...
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