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Dennis explains Red Bull veto

Ron Dennis has explained his decision to veto an engine deal between Red Bull and Honda, with the McLaren boss insisting that the Japanese manufacturer doesn't yet have the capacity to supply another team. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi GP, Dennis explained that Honda's suppliers - particularly of the electronic ERS components that are part of F1's complex hybrid engines - aren't equipped to deal with what would effectively have been an immediate doubling of demand. He added that the likely decision to continue with in-season development in 2016 would already increase demand, with more engine parts made at short-notice - and a good deal of them not making it past the R&D stage. "We sat with...
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