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Renault: We cannot just be engine suppliers

Renault says that Formula 1's costs are too high for it to justify staying in the sport long term as just an engine supplier. As talks continue among the French car manufacturer's senior management about its long-term F1 plans – which could result in it having its own team once again – it has become increasingly clear that it will not carry on in only providing engines. And following talks between Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn and F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone in Monaco to make clear what the company's situation was, the return on costs has emerged as a key factor. Renault F1 chief Cyril Abiteboul told Motorsport.com: "The one thing I can say is that in our opinion the engine...
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