Honda’s latest Formula 1 engine upgrade will not provide Red Bull with a “massive gain” at the French Grand Prix, according to Pierre Gasly. The Japanese manufacturer has continued its aggressive approach to its engine development by bringing a ‘Spec 3’ power unit to Paul Ricard, which will be used by both Red Bull drivers and Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat. Red Bull has so far been unable to challenge rivals Ferrari and Mercedes for victories in 2019, though Gasly does not expect Honda’s latest engine offering to fully wipe out its current deficit. “We have a new spec Honda - I think the last one we introduced was more on the reliability-side,” Gasly said. “This one will be...
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