When it came to the timing of Red Bull's decision to reveal its engine supplier for 2018, Renault forced the issue says Helmut Marko. Last week , the French manufacturer insisted its partner divulge its plans before the start of the French Grand Prix weekend, but Red Bull responded that no decision would be forthcoming, at least not before next week's Austrian Grand Prix. Ultimately however, the Milton Keynes-based team's decision came out of the blue on Tuesday. "Actually we wanted to announce the decision after France," Red Bull's motorsport boss told Auto Bild. "But Renault set an ultimatum that ended on Sunday. We had no choice." Front-row seat to Honda progress led...
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