News Details
Red Bull unlikely to use upgraded Renault engine in Austin
Daniel Ricciardo thinks it is unlikely that Red Bull will race Renault's updated engine at the United States Grand Prix. Renault has used 11 of its 12 development tokens to introduce a raft of updates to lift the performance of its power unit. However, with Ricciardo sceptical that the changes have delivered much of a horsepower boost, he reckons it will not be worth taking a grid penalty to race it. "It's available if we want to use it – that will mean a penalty though," he said. "So we have to understand if it is worth it. "It [the gain] is not massive, from my understanding, so it is probably not worth taking it. I think we are down such a chunk that I don't think...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Toro Rosso won't use upgraded Renault engine in 2015
The Toro Rosso F1 team is not planning to take advantage of Renault's...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Upgraded Renault engine available in Austin
Red Bull/Getty Images Renault says that it will make its upgraded power...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Honda, Renault set to get engine development boost
The way is being paved for Honda and Renault to make strides in improving...
10y ago from Crash.net
More drivers like Hamilton would help boost F1 in US
More Formula 1 drivers should be like current championship leader Lewis...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to set minimum salary for riders from 2027
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia’s MotoGP tech secret: a double duct hidden...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Barnes: IndyCar officiating is already starting to...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar updates tire rules for 2026 season
Among a few changes coming for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, a new...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar changes tire usage requirements, makes safety...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar introduces safety flaps to prevent airborne...
The NTT IndyCar series has detailed a new addition to cars competing in...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans reclaims lead as Oliver...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'He’s not influential anymore' - Frank Leboeuf asks...
Former Chelsea centre-back and N pundit Frank Leboeuf reckons Arsenal...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“It’s not a question of weak mentality” -...
Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero feels Arsenal are right in...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Noni Madueke backs Arsenal’s push to tackle knife...
land forward was among Arsenal heroes in attendance at event commemorating...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Fatigue has shaped the balance and madness of...
ever-increasing number of games, combined with financial regulation, has...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Horner names the true culprits of his Red Bull exit
Christian Horner has offered a revealing look... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
Liam Lawson confirms 2026 F1 cars ‘not enjoyable' to...
Liam Lawson has delivered a blunt assessment of... Read More »
58m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
The ‘s**t sandwich’ Christian Horner was handed with...
Former Red Bull Team Principal and CEO Christian... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
