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Helmut Marko blames Renault's low budget for uncompetitive engine
Helmut Marko believes Renault's budget wasn't big enough to provide Red Bull with an engine to compete with Mercedes and Ferrari. After a 12 year relationship, Red Bull will ditch the Renault engine and move to Honda for the 2019 season. Since Red Bull announced their engine deal was up for discussion, tempers have increased between the two teams. Even in the winter break, Red Bull's advisor, Marko, is stoking the fire. "For us, it was clear at one point that Renault could not deliver us a victorious engine. With their budget, you can not expect them to fight against Ferrari and Mercedes. It was clear that we had to do something," Marko told Motorsport Magazine. "Now, for...
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