The first five corners at Paul Ricard will be changed to aid overtaking if the FIA approves their plans, but the chicane on the Mistral straight will remain.
Former McLaren technical director Pat Fry, who oversaw creation of the team's MCL34, will make his start with Renault on February 5th.
A plan to photograph all 10 new Formula 1 cars together ahead of the start of testing next month was scrapped due to logistical concerns.
Daniel Ricciardo insisted he didn't regret leaving Red Bull for Renault, but admitted his new team were too far from the pace at times last year.
In the round-up: Stroll "takes a much deeper interest" in team than Mallya - Szafnauer • Vettel attends Red Bull event in Kitzbuhl • Prema completes F3 line-up