Renault’s KERS ready for the Australian GP?
The Renault team is increasingly convinced that its KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) will be ready for the start of the season. Although Flavio Briatore, the team director, criticized the introduction of the system due to the very high development costs, the French manufacturer has made progress and could be ready on time. A large […]
The Renault team is increasingly convinced that its KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) will be ready for the start of the season.
Although Flavio Briatore, the team director, criticized the introduction of the system due to the very high development costs, the French manufacturer has made progress and could be ready on time.
A large number of teams have expressed reservations about the introduction of KERS for the Australian Grand Prix. Renault says it is optimistic about the progress it has made over the past few weeks.
Executive Director of Engineering Pat Symonds said: « We have made significant progress over the past few weeks and I am much more confident of seeing the system on the car for the start of the Melbourne Grand Prix. There’s no guarantee about this, but for something that was very unlikely before Christmas, I’d like to say it’s now likely. »
The progress made by Renault on its KERS also constitutes good news for Red Bull Racing, which will use the same system.
Renault encountered difficulties during its initial tests with the R29 in Portugal a few days ago, but the team is hopeful that aerodynamic improvements scheduled for March 29 will enhance overall performance.
