Multiple Formula 1 world champion and former Renault driver Alain Prost has played down Renault's hopes for their return as a works team starting this season. The quadruple world champion is remaining an ambassador for the French carmaker, after Renault bought back its old works team that in recent years has been known as Lotus. 'It will not be possible already in 2016 to compete against the best,' Prost, whose works Renault E-Dams team won the inaugural Formula E series, told Der Spiegel. 'It makes no sense to lie to people — it will be a very difficult year, especially at the beginning. It will be necessary to be patient,' he added. Prost said Renault's sights are set much further...
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