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Renault halts 2016 F1 car development

Renault has decided to halt development work on its current car, with its focus now on factory and staffing improvements to help boost its 2017 challenger. Although the 2016 campaign has been a disappointment, with the outfit paying the price for the lack of finance last year when it was Lotus, the team has concluded that there is little to gain now in pushing on with upgrades this season. Instead, following an analysis of the team's strengths and weaknesses, a big push is being made to improve facilities at Enstone as part of an overhaul needed to regain race-winning form. The changes are being led by Renault F1 chief Cyril Abiteboul, who is relocating to Enstone, and team principal...
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