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Where next for Renault after Ricciardo's departure?

When Renault returned to Formula 1 in 2016 it outlined the target of challenging for podiums in year three and the title in year five. It failed in the first aspect and while the 2020 campaign has yet to begin only a fantasist would expect the R.S.20 to emerge as a championship contender, given the more modest goal of re-emerging as the midfield leader. The recruitment of Daniel Ricciardo was a feather in Renault’s cap and underscored the gains it had made through 2018. Ricciardo did want a fresh start, and had few realistic alternatives, but he still put pen to paper at Renault. Less than two years later Ricciardo is off, joining the likes of Kevin Magnussen, Jolyon Palmer, Carlos Sainz...
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