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Malaysia performance a 'wake-up call' for Renault - Bob Bell

Renault technical director Bob Bell has described the Malaysian Grand Prix as a 'wake-up call' for the French team, after they failed to score any points, with Nico Hulkenberg finishing a disappointing 16th behind team-mate Jolyon Palmer. Although Hulkenberg qualified eighth and Palmer 12th, the pair failed to make progress in the race and gradually fell back as those around them were quicker in race-trim, whilst two spins compounded a disappointing race for Palmer. 'It came as a wake-up call,' said Bell. 'We realised on Friday the car wasn't on the pace as both drivers weren't happy with the balance. 'We were encouraged that we made some changes before qualifying and it...
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