Cyril Abiteboul believes Renault's sixth place finish in the constructors' championship represents a significant milestone in the French manufacturer's bid to return to winning ways in Formula One.
Nico Hulkenberg's controversial sixth-place finish in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix enabled Renault to leapfrog Toro Rosso into sixth in the constructors' standings, a result worth millions in terms of financial revenue.
Following a difficult 2016, Renault enjoyed better performances across this season, and despite facing a number of reliability problems, a more consistent package compared to midfield rivals Toro Rosso and Haas ultimately proved key to the Enstone-based outfit securing its best finish in F1 since returning to the sport as a full-works squad.