Renault looking to realise full potential

The French squad have endured a disappointing start to the year, having scored just 15 points in nine races.

Fernando Alonso, however, has enjoyed chances to do better in some races, but the Spaniard and his team have failed to materialise the opportunities.

Chief race engineer Alan Permane says the team must learn from their mistakes and do better from now on.

"Despite scoring points at Silverstone, it still felt like a missed opportunity," said Permane. "That is very often the case when you have the benefit of hindsight and you think about how you could have done things differently.

"But we will take the lessons we've learned from the first half of the season, and come back stronger in the second half."

Permane believes the team will be in good shape at the German Grand Prix this weekend, with the team introducing a new aero package to boost their chances.

"Having tested in Hockenheim last week, we should be in good shape for this weekend," he added.

"Obviously we go to each event aiming to win, but we have to be realistic, and, based on our performance in the last two races, I think we can aim to get both cars into the top ten in qualifying and hopefully race strongly in the points on Sunday afternoon.

"We have quite a large aero update for Hockenheim, and we know the car has speed, so the mood in the team is one of optimism. We're focussed on what we need to do, and ready to close the gap on those around us to try and secure fourth place in the constructors' championship."