Nico Hulkenberg has conceded that Renault has lagged behind its Formula 1 rivals in the development race through 2018. Renault opened a substantial buffer over its opponents mid-season, but has scored just nine points since the summer break. Its advantage over Haas in the battle for fourth in the Constructors’ Championship has been reduced to only 11 points. Renault would have already slipped behind Force India had the team not been stripped of the 59 points it earned before its mid-season takeover and re-entry. “Well I think we’ve just been a little bit slow on the development side and we didn’t bring enough on the car to stay in that position [atop the midfield...
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