Renault F1 advisor Alain Prost says the French manufacturer will continue its focus on car development and performance gains rather than climbing the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship next season. Renault’s late season surge, aided by taking Carlos Sainz Jr on loan for the final four races of the year, saw it leapfrog Toro Rosso into sixth place in the teams’ standings and grab the vital extra prize money for 2018. While Prost accepts moves were made to benefit the team's short term outlook, Renault will revert back to its long term goal in 2018 of returning to the title-contending pack. Prost accepts the top three teams of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull are unlikely to be...
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