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Renault downplay ‘party mode' reports

Renault have played down talk of a 'party mode' engine boost at this weekend's Austrian GP, saying while they have a small improvement, it is not in the same league as that of Mercedes'. Although Renault have closed the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, they are still falling behind on Saturdays where both rivals have the ability to launch a 'party mode' power boost during qualifying. Renault, though, are taking steps to close the gap in that department as well but have played down the impact of their latest engine upgrade. 'I'm not quite sure I'd describe our qualifying opportunity as a ‘party mode' in the same league as what was previously run by other engine manufacturers,' chief...
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