Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul admits it will be a "tall order" for the French manufacturer to beat Williams to fifth in the Formula One constructors' championship and achieve its pre-season goal.
Renault headed into 2017 full of optimism and set the target of improving its 2016 finishing position (ninth) by four places this season. The team has enjoyed a stronger run this year and sits seventh in the standings, one point clear of American outfit Haas and just five behind Toro Rosso in sixth.
However, hopes of closing the gap to fifth-placed Williams took a hit following a double retirement at the Mexican Grand Prix, leaving Renault trailing its rivals by 28 points with a maximum of 50 up for grabs in the final two races of the campaign in Brazil and Abu Dhabi.