Renault "convinced" they'll catch up with Mercedes & Ferrari

Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul thinks that his team can catch up with the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes next season, as the Frenchman's outfit are progressing nicely since their comeback in Formula One.

Renault currently sit in fourth, comfortably leading the rest of midfield but also trailing the big three by a country mile. However, they have signed up Daniel Ricciardo from next season onwards, which could be an indication of things to come.

"The engine is good enough to put a car in pole position, to win races and to fight for the title," Abiteboul explained to Auto Motor und Sport.

The Frenchman then went on to make a pretty bold statement regarding Renault's position as a team next season.

Big things could be in store then for next season! If Red Bull can also fight for wins with their Honda-powered car, we'll have four teams battling for the title (if you believe what Abiteboul is saying here). A four-way title fight, that's the stuff of dreams. We can't wait for 2019 to start!