F1 2018: Assessing each team's chances in the new season 

Carlos Sainz has impressed since his move to Renault

Renault

Carlos Sainz and Nico Hulkenberg have never been on a podium. Even more so, Renault needs to get on to the podium and lead the mid-field train to be on target for their main aim - to be title contenders by the 2020 season.

A works team languishing behind their customer teams will be embarrassing for Renault if both Red Bull and McLaren are quicker with their engines.

But if the engine is any good, there very well might be three Renault powered teams fighting for the podium. That's something to look forward to.