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No quick fix for Renault piston fault

A fault with the piston design of Renault's 2015 engine has been identified, according to the French broadcaster Canal Plus. Problems across both Renault-powered teams, Red Bull and Toro Rosso, marred the French marque's weekend in China last weekend. Boss Cyril Abiteboul departed Shanghai saying he hoped a fix could be identified and put in place in time for Bahrain, despite the turnaround of mere days. But the latest news is alarming, as Canal Plus reports that the issue is in fact a fundamental flaw with the actual piston. Abiteboul is quoted as saying there can be 'no solution within the next six weeks'. Ferrari technical director James Allison commented: 'Problems with the power unit...
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