Renault: Verstappen criticism is unfair

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul claims that Max Verstappen's criticism of the French manufacturer is 'unfair'.

With Red Bull Racing switching alliances to Honda for next season, the partnership between Red Bull and Renault is coming to an end and Abiteboul wants to conclude their relationship on a high.

Verstappen consistently manages to mention Red Bull's power deficit at essentially every single race this season.

Abiteboul, though, believes criticism is "unfair" after an impressive performance from the Dutchman, when finishing P2 in Singapore recently.

"It's a bit unfair," Abiteboul claimed to Sky Sports. "We know we have more to do on the engine side but just look at what is capable in Sochi, a track that is highly power sensitive.

Verstappen and his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo managed P4 and P6 respectively in FP2 of the Japanese Grand Prix this morning.