Renault gives Ricciardo new Spec-B ICE in France

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Daniel Ricciardo will be powered by an updated Renault ICE this weekend at Paul Ricard, at no extra penalty cost for the Aussie.

In addition to a raft of aero updates implemented on its R.S.19 for its home race, Renault will also hopefully benefit from a dose of extra power, courtesy of its new engine.

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"We will introduce a new Spec B ICE this weekend on Daniel’s car. This ICE represents a good step forward on performance," said Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul.

“Nico will take his new engine at a different race, but as he will incur a penalty for exceeding the three ICEs permitted per year, we don’t want it to be in France, our home race."

Renault's engine upgrade was originally planned at a later date .

"The ICE was scheduled for use at a later race, but we are ahead of schedule, so are pleased to be able to use it here," added Abiteboul.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.