Renault needs a more basic approach to its engineering efforts on race weekends says Daniel Ricciardo after taking stock with his team of the situation. Renault's new recruit - hired at a hefty cost - has endured a difficult start to his career with the French team. After fumbling his start in Melbourne, Ricciardo was on track for a top-ten finish in Bahrain when he and team mate Nico Hulkenberg were simultaneously sidelined by an engine issue in the closing stages of the race. The in-season test at Sakhir that followed the event offered the Aussie an opportunity to sit down with his crews and lay out the issues that are hampering his and the team's progress. Abiteboul concerned Renault...
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