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Renault urged to ‘stop the bleeding’ after ’10 years of mismanagement’
Renault has been accused of “10 years of mismanagement” and called on “to stop the bleeding” in the wake of its decision to pull the plug on its F1 powertrains program. Bruno Mauduit, former Renault F1 engine developer, is disgusted by Renault’s decision to stop powering the Alpine F1 team. Alpine is set to become a customer outfit, with Mercedes likely to supply power units. Mauduit blames poor results and management for Renault’s F1 departure, stating that the closure is dramatic and sad. Former Renault F1 engine head, Denis Chevrier, also voices disappointment, accusing Renault of trying to be “cheap” and impacting performance by neglecting resources in engine development. Chevrier points out that Renault struggled in the hybrid engine transition due to lack of investment, losing momentum established in the past. Renault’s decision has sparked criticism from key figures in the F1 engine development, signaling a rough road ahead for the team’s future in motorsport.
