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Renault director predicts fascinating 2019 driver battle

Renault F1 executive director Marcin Budkowski thinks Nico Hulkenberg will see new teammate Daniel Ricciardo as 'an opportunity to prove himself'. Hulkenberg holds the Formula 1 record for most races without a podium finish, but has established himself as the team's lead driver since joining the revived works outfit in 2017. After racing alongside Jolyon Palmer and Carlos Sainz in previous seasons, the German will now be partnered by a race winner for the first time after Daniel Ricciardo made the switch from Red Bull. Speaking to Motorsport.com, Budkowski said: 'I don’t think Nico was resting on any laurels. Carlos was a good push for him last year and we were very happy with the...
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