Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says McLaren had no interest in forming an extended technical partnership with the French team, preferring to rely on a simple customer relationship in the future like it will enjoy with Mercedes from 2021. McLaren and engine supplier Renault will part ways at the end of next year when the Woking-based outfit reunites with former partner Mercedes. Abiteboul says that Renault and McLaren were ultimately guided by different ambitions when it came to Formula 1's future, with the former seeking to broad its relationship with the latter by sharing extensive technical information, chassis parts and creating crucial synergies. McLaren: Seidl led decision on engine...
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