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Renault has ‘learnt a lot' about Mexico Requirements, says Nick Chester

Chassis Technical Director with the Renault Sport Formula One Team, Nick Chester, says that the team have been able to learn 'a lot' in the short time they have been racing in Mexico. Chester says that running the car at the heights of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit causes some problems, and although the altitude issue can be rectified, it is not without compromises. 'The high altitude affects many aspects of the car,' said Chester.  'The air is less dense, so that means there's less downforce and drag for a given wing setting, the air is less effective at cooling the engine and there's less oxygen going into the engine. 'The effect of the altitude on the engine is mitigated...
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