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Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that Renault's underwhelming performance this season is causing tension within the organisation.
There have been rumours of internal turmoil within the team that has scored points on only two occasions this season.
But while Abiteboul has downplayed the severity of the issues within the team, he had admitted that there is some "tension within the team"
"Just tension because of the performance," Abiteboul told Autosport. "Look at Red Bull, there was lots of tension last year, and ask Mercedes when they were not performing - there was also tension - so of course we have tension."
"I'm not shocked by the situation we are going through right now, and absolutely I can handle the tension," he insisted. "If people are not prepared to handle or live through that tension then they shouldn't be in Formula One."
He also downplayed the importance of increased investment for the team, insisting that not the team has a stable foundation in Renault, it needs clear leadership to move forward.
"The one thing the team needs is not money, investment or people, but leadership - very clear leadership," he said. "That's what Jerome, Frederic and myself have to provide to the team - clear and overall leadership of where we want to go, and that is what we are in the process of clarifying for everyone's benefit."
"Everyone has to accept, internally and externally, that nine months ago none of this existed, none of this management structure," he added. "People just need to give us a bit of time so that there is a clear understanding and perception of who is responsible for what."
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