An improved engine for Kevin Magnussen

The Dane will benefit from the developments made by Renault on the V6 turbo/hybrid Power Unit in the Principality.

Published on 25/05/2016 à 16:59

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If the French team had announced that it wanted to introduce the new features on its V6 turbo / hybrid engine on the Canadian round next month, it is ultimately in the Principality this weekend that the improved French block will debut.

Kevin Magnussen will thus be able to benefit from this Power Unit revised by the Losange engine manufacturers. “We are going to have more power, but also more flexibility of use, which is quite important in Monaco. Power doesn't have a major influence here, but flexibility can make a big difference. »

On the side of Red Bull Racing, which uses Power Units Renault rebadged TAG Heuer, it’s Daniel Ricciardo which will feature the French “evo” engine.