Renault's re-entry into F1 was always bound to be initially underwhelming, giving the precarious financial position of the Lotus team prior to the takeover. Upon completing the buyout, Renault swiftly isolated the weak spots and has started to address them, but it's a process that takes time and patience, something that will be expedited by the signing of key personnel, including Nico Hulkenberg. The RS16 was a difficult car, created with a depleted budget and with two power units in mind, as it was unclear if the team would be powered by Mercedes or Renault. This is far from ideal given the intrinsic nature of the power unit's installation within the chassis and its effect on ancillary...
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