Renault change engine spec

Engine technical director Rob White has revealed that Renault’s engines will have a new specification this weekend at Montreal to improve the maximum power of the cars.

The French team are currently second in the constructors’ standings behind Ferrari after a fine start to the 2004 season which has seen Jarno Trulli triumph to his maiden Formula One victory in Monaco.

“The changes for Canada are performance improvements to the RS24B introduced at Imola,” White told www.renaultf1.com.

“These are tuning changes, including new cam profiles, to improve the maximum power and power curve shape of the engine.”

And White believes that Trulli’s win has given the team a welcome boost as the season enters the halfway stage.

“Viry was buzzing after the win in Monaco,” he continued.

“Monaco is a special place, and an important race to win.

“It was fantastic to see Jarno cross the line first and then to hear La Marseillaise during the victory ceremony.

“The win brings us confidence, but also strengthens our resolve to repeat the experience.”