Alonso back to Renault
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Now that Renault's sorted out their McLaren-esque issues, the deal's done:
Next year, double World Champion Fernando Alonso will drive alongside Brazilian rookie Nelson Piquet Jr. They will be supported by Frenchman Romain Grosjean, reigning 2007 F3 Euroseries Champion and a product of Renault's driver development scheme, in the role of test driver.
It'll be good seeing Fred go back to racing instead of having to play political games with Ron's toy boy.
"Fernando and Nelsinho will form one of the most exciting driver line up of 2008," commented Renault F1 Team Managing Director Flavio Briatore.
"We are delighted to be welcoming Fernando back home to the team where he enjoyed his greatest success. His abilities as a driver and a team leader are well known, and we look forward to forging another strong partnership. What's more, he knows the team well and how we operate; he will feel comfortable straight away in this environment."
"Nelsinho is one of the most promising young talents in motorsport. After his success in GP2, he has spent a year learning the ropes as our test driver and getting to know the team; he is now ready to step up to the next level," Briatore said.
ING Renault F1 Team President Bernard Rey commented: "The entire team has been working flat out over the past months to return to the front of the field, and a top-line driver line-up is essential to achieving our targets. Our recent technology investments, the return of Fernando Alonso to the team, and the promotion of Nelsinho Piquet, all signal our intent to return to winning ways next year. Renault is also delighted to welcome a talented, young Frenchman to the team as test driver."
Fernando Alonso rejoins the Renault F1 Team after spending the 2007 season at McLaren-Mercedes. Alonso drove for the Renault F1 Team between 2003 and 2006, during which time he scored 15 Grand Prix victories and won two World Championships, in 2005 and 2006. He will play a key role in the team's efforts to return to the front of the field in 2008.
Nelson Piquet Jr will complete the team's race driver line-up. The 22 year-old Brazilian spent 2007 as the Renault F1 Team's test and reserve driver, after finishing runner-up in the 2006 GP2 series championship. He will make his F1 debut at the 2008 Australian Grand Prix.
The team's 2008 challenger, the Renault R28, will run for the first time at a three-day teams test in Valencia, Spain from 22 – 24 January. The car will be officially launched at Renault's corporate communications headquarters in Paris, France on Thursday 31 January 2008. -
And now we wait for Macca to announce that Heikki has signed for them (God forbid it won't be Peter Of The Rose).
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Well, if it is going to be PDLR, then Mac won't have to work too hard at covering up their preferred-driver policy.
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i think nelson piquet is going to give alonso a hard time like wat hamilton did...
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Whos gona take his Mclaren palce? -
It's very likely going to be either Heikki Kovalainen or Pedro de la Rosa.Originally posted by sand king: Whos gona take his Mclaren palce? -
face it, with his attitude he will not be loved by the people and the bosses.
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oic, i hope PDLR takes over!Originally posted by Kuali Baba:It's very likely going to be either Heikki Kovalainen or Pedro de la Rosa.
havent seen notice him since jaguar -
He drove for McLaren at Bahrain 2005 and after USA 2006 in Montoya's absence.Originally posted by sand king:oic, i hope PDLR takes over!
havent seen notice him since jaguar -
You talking about Alonso?Originally posted by kenn3th:face it, with his attitude he will not be loved by the people and the bosses. -
oh, i didnt watch those races i guess.Originally posted by Kuali Baba:He drove for McLaren at Bahrain 2005 and after USA 2006 in Montoya's absence. -
pedro is goodOriginally posted by Kuali Baba:It's very likely going to be either Heikki Kovalainen or Pedro de la Rosa.
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did he cause kimi to crash into him?Originally posted by de_middle:pedro is good -
When did DLR and Räikkönen collide together?Originally posted by SBS9828X:did he cause kimi to crash into him? -