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Renault have set the target of claiming podium finishes within three years with the returning former champions braced for a rebuilding season in 2016. The French car giants formally launched their return as an F1 constructor at a ceremony in Paris and announced a new structure for the team formerly known as Lotus as well as the companys wider motorsport activities.But although Renault become just the third works team on the grid after Mercedes and Ferrari, they only completed their takeover in December and were keen to manage short-term expectations at Wednesdays car launch. The team has been given the goal to be on podium within three years, said Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn.Cyril Abiteboul, Renault Sports managing director, added: We have to be realistic about 2016. In some areas we are playing catch-up - its no secret that we missed the start of the new power unit regulations and Enstone needs a bit of TLC.This is a year to re-build relations… thats not to say that we will write off the year, but we are aiming to put everything in place for improved success in 2017. Craig Slater reports from Paris where Renault have unveiled the RS16 Although the three-year podium target might seem relatively modest given cash-strapped Lotus finished third at last Augusts Belgian GP, the Enstone team have not been regular front-runners since 2013 and Renaults V6 engine is down on power compared to Mercedes and Ferraris units.New race driver Jolyon Palmer believes Renault are right not to make any bold 2016 proclamations. Renault reveal 2016 car New-look team the first to break cover with their 2016 challenger Its difficult to say at the moment [what the targets are] because were taking over from the Lotus team which were in a big mess at the end of last year, the British driver told Sky Sports News HQ.Everythings very positive about Renault now and the team, but first of all weve got to see where we are when we start testing in a couple of weeks. Reserve driver Esteban Ocon (left) joined race drivers Jolyon Palmer and Kevin Magnussen at the unveiling This is a rebuilding year. Everythings a little bit late and not planned as ideal. The long-term goal is very optimistic but well just hold fire on expectations for the moment and see where were going to be in a couple of weeks.Palmer was joined at the Renault launch by Kevin Magnussen, the 11th-hour replacement for Pastor Maldonado in the teams 2016 line-up after the Venezuelans deal fell through.The 2014 GP2 champion says he never had any worries that he might suffer the same fate as Maldonado and is excited to be a part of Renaults new era. Unlike Pastor Maldonado, Palmer has kept his seat since the change of team ownership I knew the terms when my deal was signed to be racing this year - it was either with Lotus or with Renault, Palmer said. The biggest anxiety I had is when we werent sure because Lotus were in a lot of difficulties at the end of last year.So when Renault signed their deal it was basically a lot of relief and a lot of excitement because there is so much they can do in Formula 1. Theyve got a great history and a lot of ambition to get back to the front, which is fantastic news for a driver like myself. Team Enstone: Two eras compared Renault era (2002-2009) Genii/Lotus era (2010-2015) Races 140 115 Wins 20 2 Win ratio 14.3% 1.7% Pole positions 20 0 Podiums 54 30 Average championship finish 4th 5th World titles 2 Drivers & 2 Constructors 0 The first Barcelona test starts on Monday February 22 and the Sky Sports F1 Digital team will be providing live commentary from dawn until dusk on all four days of both Barcelona tests while Sky Sports News HQ will also deliver live updates from trackside. Every race live in 2016 Sky Sports F1 brings you every race live in 2016. Fast and easy online upgrade - click here. Also See: Magnussen hails incredible return 2016 Renault breaks cover Junior Seau Womens Jersey . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. 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The New York Jets?signed veteran defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson to a new long-term contract prior to Fridays deadline, the team announced.Sources told ESPNs Dan Graziano that the five-year deal is worth $86 million, of which $36.75 million is guaranteed at signing, including a $15 million signing bonus. The contract, which averages $17.2 million per season, also includes an injury guarantee of $53.5 million.The deadline to sign long-term deals was 4 p.m. ET Friday. The Jets announced the signing on Twitter at 4:33 p.m., after which the 26-year-old Wilkerson reacted.Wilkersons average per year $17.2 million is the highest in team history. His $36.75 million guarantee is second only to Darrelle Revis ($39 million).Wilkerson, 26, received the Jets non-exclusive franchise tag (worth $15,701,000) on March 1. He was allowed to negotiate with other teams but any club that signed him would have had to surrender two first-round picks to the Jets.He was unhappy at the prospect of playing the season under the tag, saying he was undecided if hed report to training camp. He told the New York Post last month that he felt unwanted by the team, and he skipped the teams offseason workouts and mandatory minicamp.Early in the week, there wasnt much optimism that a deal would get done. On Wednesday night, the Jets e-mailed a proposal that intrigued Wilkersons camp. They offered a five-year contract; Wilkerson had been seeking a six-year deal, but he was willing to consider five years the numbers made sense. Even then, an agreement didnt seem likely.At 3:15 a.m. Friday,, nearly 13 hours before the deadline, the Jets e-mailed a revised offer.dddddddddddd That prompted a full day of negotiating. An agreement was reached only minutes before 4 p.m.He made his first Pro Bowl last season after leading the Jets with 12 sacks, a career high. He broke his right leg (fibula) in the final game, requiring surgery a few days later -- a six-month rehab, according to team officials.After being examined by Charlotte-based orthopedist Robert Anderson in mid-February, Wilkerson tweeted an update, saying he was ahead of schedule in his rehab.The subplot to his successful career -- 36 sacks in five seasons -- has been an ongoing contract drama. Unhappy without a long-term deal, Wilkerson skipped the Jets voluntary workouts last offseason. He reported to training camp, but informed the organization that he didnt want to negotiate once the regular season started.Even with an artificial deadline, the two sides didnt come close to an agreement. Wilkerson played last season for $7 million, the amount of his predetermined, fifth-year option.Wilkerson, a first-round pick in 2011, has been a starter since Day 1. Technically, hes a 3-4 defensive end, but he can play any position on the defensive line, adding to his value.In 16 games last season, he recorded 64 tackles and two forced fumbles. He grew up in Linden, New Jersey, about 20 minutes from MetLife Stadium.ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini contributed to this report. ' ' '