Renault making "really good" steps with power unit according to McLaren
18:15, 31 May 2019
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McLaren says it is pleased with the progress Renault has made with its power unit in 2019. McLaren has so far outperformed and outscored Renault despite being a customer to it.
Technical director for the team, James Key explained that the French manufacturer had been upping the performance from the power unit and that the team was pleased with what they had received this season.
"I have to say they’ve made some really good steps forward this year with their power unit," Key is quoted by F1i.
"It’s been the best I’ve ever seen Renault have in terms of a performance step, and we can see that as well which is really encouraging.
"It’s a pleasure to work with them again. I think it’s the third time in a row!"
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New McLaren sporting director Andreas Seidl also paid compliments to the progress Renault has made with its power unit in 2019.
"I think we have a great relationship with Renault," said Seidl.
"With Cyril [Abiteboul] and the guys from Viry, we have quite an open relationship. I’m pretty happy with the step Renault has also made from last year to this year in terms of power.
"We’re very happy with this partnership, but I think at the same time it is important for us to focus on ourselves and the work we have to do in Woking, because there is still a big gap compared to where we want to be as a team, and that’s my main focus."
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