Renault sure podium was possible

Renault reckons Robert Kubica would have been on course for a podium finish in the Japanese Grand Prix had he not been forced out with a wheel issue early in the race. The Polish driver had made a good start from third on the grid to get past Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber for second, but was forced out almost immediately when his right rear wheel fell off. Team principal Eric Boullier doubted that Kubica's speed was enough to be a match for the eventual winners Red Bull Racing, but he thought a top three finish was on the cards

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