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Renault: Ludicrous to expect 2019 title fight

Although Renault believe they'll make strong progress next season, technical chief Marcin Budkowski feels it is 'ludicrous' to say they'll beat Ferrari and Mercedes to the title. After two years of rebuilding following their purchase of the Lotus team, Renault are chasing ‘best of the rest' this season. While the team is fourth in the Constructors' Championship, Nico Hulkenberg is holding down seventh place in the Drivers'. Next season the German will partner Daniel Ricciardo, whose arrival is seen as a sign that Renault are determined to fight for World titles. That, however, won't be next season. 'Obviously I hope it will be different, but we have to take things step by step,'...
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