Renault's executive director Marcin Budkowski has admitted the French works team will not beat Mercedes in 2020 and are instead focusing on success for 2021 and beyond. In Austria, Daniel Ricciardo lamented a poor showing for Renault, despite significant recent engine and car upgrades. But Budkowski, who caused a stir last year with his move from the FIA, says he is 'delighted' to be wearing yellow. 'The project remains very promising,' he told Auto Hebdo. 'I admit that the beginning of the year was more difficult than I expected, but when I signed, I also did not expect it to be simple. Sport is brutal.' At the same time, he admits openly that Renault is still trying to get up to speed...
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