Like I said Renault was, still is putting all significant resources into what was supposed to be new regs 2021 car (now 2022). It's one of reasons why they werent bringing engine updates specs this year. Because before Covid-19 (by rumors) new engine redesign was in full development which would then fit new car regs rules which required different cooling solutions and etc. Basically likely affect whole internal aero.diffuser wrote: ↑20 Aug 2020, 14:14You'd acquire a guy like that to get Merc's PU secret sauce. Presuming all the stories that the PU is better are true. I mean you keep hearing it but I myself have never seen any proof. As far reliability the Renault is #1 this year.Neno wrote: ↑20 Aug 2020, 07:28Renault is already gone ahead with full motion engine development of what was supposed to be 2021 engine. For again which was supposed to fit 2021 new reg cars. With complete redesign of cooling components. Not sure if Renault is interested in spending additional bucks in department which is not exactly problematic for them as problem lies in aero department. Could be wrong.
Now Renault may get forced to bring that next year as part of token system in place. And possibly test engine in a year ahead in this current chassis which will need to be used again. Overall I think they sorted out their engine situation in Viry with recent expenses and new dynos. (Again all preparations for 2021). And those investments already giving results as they sorted both power and reliability in last two years.
Do they need guy like him, likely not. They are more in need of getting aero department sorted out. But if he is free, I dont see how Renault at least doesnt put a offer. Which again doesnt mean guy will accept it or will mean Renault wasnt interested. But like I said Renault clearly has plans ready in motion for beyond 2021 engine development with him or not.