Title in 2007 to be ‘difficult’ – Renault

As reported on homeofsport Renault’s F1 president Alain Dassas has admitted that winning a third successive world championship in 2007 is going to be “difficult”. Dassas said: “It is a fact that we are going to miss Fernando because he contributed a lot to help Renault to win these two titles (in 2005 and 2006).” [...]

Fisi warns Alonso to expect a ‘rival’ in ’07

As reported on homeofsport The Roman, who is staying at Renault for a third consecutive year, also warned Alonso to not be surprised if he struggles to add to his tally of fifteen wins next year.”Everything depends on McLaren, of course,” Fisichella told the Turin-based newspaper La Stampa. He added: “They did not have the [...]

Alonso: If I can’t win, I hope you do….

As reported on crash.net Whether it was the realisation that he could be throwing away a shot at a third straight Formula One world title, or just the emotion at parting from a group of good friends for the last time, Fernando Alonso was in reflective mood as he visited Renault F1′s Enstone facility on [...]

We Will Survivie – Whitmarsh

As reported on SportingLife.com Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren’s F1 CEO, admits F1 will face a period of adjustment once the German has departed, he does whole heartedly believe F1 will survive in its post-Schumi era. “Inevitably, (Schumi) has a following, particularly in Germany – but on the other hand, as one door closes another opens,” he [...]

Kovalainen in, Briatore Staying

As reported on SportingLife Heikki Kovalainen will race for Renault next season under the guidance of Flavio Briatore, who has extended his deal to run the team. Briatoresaid: “I am delighted to continue to lead Renault’s Formula One challenge. It is now important for the Renault team to begin a fresh cycle of development from [...]

Piquet set to replace Kovalainen at Renault

As reported on homeofsport Nelson Piquet Jr, the GP2-driving son of Brazil’s triple world champion, has moved into pole position to replace Heikki Kovalainen in the Renault test seat of 2007. With his Finnish predecessor set to score the plum race seat, the 21-year-old [Piquet Jr] is not only linked with the third driver role, [...]

Another name in the Red Bull hat

As reported on HomeofSport When asked about solid speculation linking Renault engines and test driver Heikki Kovalainen with the team next year, Red Bull principal Christian Horner told Speed TV: ‘We’re not going to train up drivers for other teams.’ Without further ado, then, current Ferrari racer Felipe Massa’s name dropped into the hat. ‘He’s [...]

Fisichella: Finnish driver to replace Alonso

As reported on F1Racing.net “Flavio (Briatore) didn’t make a secret of it that he’s happy about the team’s result. He often speaks positive about me. Also within the team they are happy with my job. I have always made the best of it this season.” said Giancarlo Fisichella. But who will be his team mate [...]