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At the launch of its new auto, the R.S.19, on Wednesday, Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul said: "I think we've maybe gone a bit over the red line, that's why really my thoughts are already with production who are massively working to get the parts out of the door for us to be ready and testing as we speak".
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Only a day after Renault boss, Cyril Abiteboul, admitted that his team will nearly certainly have to cancel a planned shakedown (filming day) this weekend in order that its 2019 contender is ready for the start of pre-season testing on Monday, Williams has announced that it has had to cancel its shakedown.