Renault know they have "tough times ahead"
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Renault F1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul says that they are aware there will be difficult races between now and the end of the season despite their brilliant result at the Italian Grand Prix, where they secured fourth and fifth positions.
Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg combined to take 22 vital points away from the race at Monza, leading to the French team overtaking Toro Rosso in the constructors' standings.
Despite the pace shown in Italy, Abiteboul is aware that not every race will be the same. He told the official F1 site: “It’s been bumpy this year. There have been a number of occasions where we could have had a decent result with some points and helping for the championship.
“That has not happened for many different reasons and sometimes for our own cause, sometimes external factors. [In Italy] nothing has gone against us, against the result – a deserved result.”
“I think it’s really fair to say the job done on the engine side is very clear, said Abiteboul. “We were competitive in Montreal, in Spa, in Monza, which means the demonstration is clear.
“The weaknesses of the car are still here – that’s why I’m not overjoyed because I know there still will be tough times ahead of us in the season."