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Honda "very close" to matching Renault power - Hasegawa
Honda is "very close" to matching the Renault engine's level of performance, says the Japanese manufacturer's Formula 1 project lead Yusuke Hasegawa. Honda has struggled to get close to Mercedes, Ferrari or Renault power since returning to F1 in 2015 but after another tough start to this season, it has gradually improved both performance and reliability. Signs of a breakthrough appeared in Baku, when Honda said its upgraded 'Spec 3' unit was worth several tenths on that circuit, and Hasegawa feels that, since introducing 3.5 at Spa, Honda has closed the gap to Renault. "From the beginning of the season, we have been improving the power unit - not only in terms of performance...
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