Renault’s Formula 1 boss says its performance at the Nürburgring means it has dispelled doubts it had over its high-downforce package, but is wary of the gap is still has to make to the front-runners. Daniel Ricciardo fended off Racing Point’s Sergio Perez to finish third, his first podium since joining Renault, and the marque’s maiden top three of its current spell in Formula 1. Renault has made substantial progress through 2020 and has scored fewer points than only Mercedes across the last five grands prix. Its resurgence, aided by updates and a greater understanding of its R.S.20, has come after initially struggling for overall performance at higher downforce circuits in 2020....
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