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Renault expect high temperatures to "present challenges for tyres and engine"
Once again, high temperatures are forecast for the German Grand Prix weekend. Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul fears the warm weather might hamper Renault's chances of catching up with McLaren because it'll cause problems with tyres and the engine.
"Hockenheim and the Hungaroring should suit our package better although the extreme temperatures we expect to encounter may present challenges for the engine or tyres - a little like in Austria - however, we will do our best to achieve the best results possible," Abiteboul said.
McLaren has been in fine form over the last four Grands Prix. They've opened a 21 point gap in the Formula 1 constructors championship over Renault in the fight for 'best of the rest'. Both Nico Hulkenberg and Daniel Ricciardo scored points in the British Grand Prix. The team would like to replicate this, but Nick Chester knows work needs to be done to combat the temperatures.
"It's often really hot at this time of year in central Europe as we experienced in France and Austria. If you have balance problems, heat makes it worse as you lose grip, see an increase in sliding and then it's a vicious cycle," Chester, Renault's engineer said.
"The tyre range is the same as Paul Ricard and Austria. We'll be aiming to get the car well balanced and, given how we went in Silverstone, we'll be targeting a similar outing."
