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Are they going to run a 2016 spec car then? ;)
In all seriousness, I do doubt the Renault will jump up the order, especially considering how McL/Honda have been faring. But Hulkenberg is probably about halfway through his time in F1 (assuming he can keep a seat while he's competitive) and is yet to land in a car that can frequently get him on the podium.
Wouldn't be surprised to see him in a Ferrari in 2018.
The Renault next year will be no better than this year.