Renault should be fighting for podiums in the first season of Formula 1's new regulations in 2022, says Cyril Abiteboul. Team principal at Renault since they rejoined the sport as a constructor in 2016, Abiteboul acknowledges that after half a decade of promises, the French outfit must soon make a return to contention. “For sure, we will not be able to hide forever,” he conceded to Autocar. “The expectation has to be realistic and reasonable. But yes, [in 2022] we can’t hide if we aren’t capable of fighting for podiums. We don’t expect to dominate, but fighting for podiums is the target.” Across Abiteboul's first four seasons in-charge, Renault's best championship finish was...
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