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Vasseur: The target is always the same

Former world champions Renault know it will take them years to get back on top in Formula 1 after returning with their own team this season, according to racing director Frederic Vasseur. The 46-year-old Frenchman told Reuters that a target, set by Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn, of being on the podium within three years might seem unambitious but was based on a realistic assessment. 'When Mercedes came back (in 2010) they took over the world champions, they put in a huge budget and they took five years to win the championship,' said Vasseur. 'Red Bull did the same. 'I think that Ferrari, when (former team principal) Jean Todt came in F1 (in 1993), took probably the same time. I am...
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