Red Bull 'right on the limit' for first pre-season test next year

F1i 11:53 07/11/2015
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  • Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

    Christian Horner says Red Bull is already "right on the limit" to be able to make the first pre-season test next year as it awaits confirmation of its engine supply.

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    With the team set to split with Renault but yet to finalise its plans for 2016, the production of next year's Red Bull has been delayed. While it is believed Red Bull is closing in on a deal to develop its own power unit based on this year's Renault – likely under the Infiniti badge – Horner says the team is already up against it in terms of being ready for the start of pre-season testing.

    “At the moment we’re right on the limit to be at the first test," Horner said. "The team at Milton Keynes have demonstrated their abilities to work to massively tight deadlines and I’m sure we’d be able to meet whatever targets we need to, as we come to a decision in the next couple of weeks.”

    While saying Red Bull will definitely be able to test in Abu Dhabi as its current Renault supply runs until the end of the year, when asked for a point of no return Horner replied: “Melbourne next year.

    "We’re working hard to find a solution and behind the scenes there is an awful lot going on to help us try and achieve that. Obviously there are certain obstacles in our way but when the time is right, to sit down with all you guys and we’ll tell you very clearly what we’re doing.”

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