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Lessons learned for underprepared Renault

Outside the points in Melbourne, Renault MD Cyril Abiteboul concedes the team went into the grand prix lacking 'mileage and preparation.' Jolyon Palmer's nightmare Australian Grand Prix weekend ended in retirement with the Brit parking his car on lap 15 having suffered brake issues. His team-mate Nico Hulkenberg had a much better weekend, and Sunday afternoon, as he qualified P12 and found himself fighting for the points in the closing laps. The German, though, lost out to Force India's Esteban Ocon, crossing the line in 11th place. 'This first grand prix of the season under these new regulations has delivered several lessons,' explained Abiteboul. 'Our race result highlights that we were...
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