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Renault hoping to deliver improved race pace in Russia

Renault chiefs are confident that work undertaken during the in-season test in Bahrain will enable Nico Hülkenberg and Jolyon Palmer to display stronger race pace at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix Both Hülkenberg and Palmer made it through to Q3 at Sakhir, but the pair slipped back in the race, believing the longer runs highlighted flaws with the R.S.17. Renault evaluated several new parts, including a revised front wing, during the test, and is confident that it can translate its work into improved race pace at the Sochi Autodrom. “The R.S.17 is not as well balanced as we’d like over a full stint,” commented Chief Technical Officer Bob Bell....
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