Red Bull Racing have confirmed that they will continue working with engine supplier Renault for the immediate future.

The team initially planned to break away and use Mercedes Benz or Cosworth engines after a 2009 season dogged with engine issues that ultimately lost them the championship titles. However, the Mercedes deal was apparently vetoed by key Mercedes partner McLaren, and the Cosworth deal just too risky.

Christian Horner was recently discussing the issue with Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport,

“We have got good foundations. We have been well supported by Renault as you don’t win races and achieve the kind of results we have had without great support from your engine supplier.”

Red Bull and driver Sebastian Vettel missed out on the chance to grab the 2009 titles this year after too many DNFs. Vettel had used up his 9 engines way before he should have, and ended up using old engines from the start of the season to get to the end of the season without taking a penalty.

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