Abiteboul: Red Bull 'hiding facts' about Honda power
Dec.21 - Cyril Abiteboul has scoffed at Red Bull's optimism about life with Honda power.
Abiteboul is the boss at Renault, where he was at the epicentre of the French manufacturer's eventually poisonous relationship with Red Bull.
For 2019, Red Bull is finally leaving Renault to become Honda's new works engine partner. This year, the energy drink owned team has been hyping up expectations that life with Honda will be much better.
"Honda is still 20 kilowatts behind us," Abiteboul insisted, according to Marca sports newspaper.
"I know what Red Bull says but they're hiding the facts and manipulating the data. I understand their communication strategy, but there are no facts," he charged.
"Eventually it will be seen that Honda is 20 kilowatts behind and that they have not moved from their current position," Abiteboul added.
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko responded to Abiteboul's comments.
"We do not need to discuss that because next year we will see what our position is," he said. "Mr Abiteboul will continue to daydream but next year it will be completely clear."
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I m really waiting 2020
use a good moves then when it starts
Well if Honda are even marginally more reliable than Renault have been 20% aint gonna mean diddly now is it
Max Verstappen was the fastest out there for the last three Grand Prix using Renault power. We'll see on the track if suddenly goes from worst by far to best.
I hope both engine builders have improved their power output which makes for close racing next season.
Red Bull must be mad Mclarron got a 2 year whit the Honda unit Alonzo was getting so mad as well . Better whit the devil you know Guys
Great that Max Verstappen, RB and Honda are doing so well during the F 1 Winter Season!
It takes a long time to develop a winning F1 car - just look at Ferrari and Mercedes. Red Bull used to understand that, but they are now behaving like McLaren. The results may end up going the same way.
Well what did i tell you look more back in 2018 and in Jan 2019 red bull must be mad if its is a shit Honda Mc Carrion now they 2 years load of shit now Renauit power we will see C Horna get all that big money and no Fucking brains i was right i hope 2020 max Will go to the best car Ferrari and he will feel the Power and the wind in his hair sweet