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Renault hint at switch to Mercedes engine concept

Article To news overview © Alpine F1 Renault have hinted that they are exploring the possibility of switching to the Mercedes concept of a split turbo and compressor on their power unit when they undergo an engine overhaul in 2022. In 2020 the manufacturer made the decision to delay introducing a new engine until 2022, meaning that the power unit they run in the 2021 Alpine will be an upgraded version of the previous year. The benefit of this is that it will allow Renault extra time to evaluate possible changes for the new unit, and one of the ideas being considered is to adopt the design pioneered by Mercedes, where the turbo and compressor elements are split. Mercedes have experienced...
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