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Why Renault is deliberately making its life hard

Renault will supply engines to McLaren and Red Bull in Formula 1 this season, putting the performance of its own works team in the spotlight. But there's method to the apparent madness

Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul makes no secret of the fact that he is about to enter some incredibly choppy political waters.

From the moment he gave the nod for the French manufacturer to supply engines to McLaren as well as Red Bull, he knew the situation he was creating.

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