The rule was introduced following the breakdown in the relationship between Renault and their customer teams Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso at the end of the 2015 season that left both teams in limbo until deals could be arranged.
Aturan diperkenalkan menyusul gangguan dalam hubungan antara Renault dan tim pelanggan mereka Red Bull Racing dan Scuderia Toro Rosso pada akhir musim 2015 yang tersisa kedua tim di limbo sampai penawaran bisa diatur.