Fernando Alonso: 'With all the fights, this may be F1's worst year ever'

You have to love Fernando Alonso. Apart from Mark Webber, the 27-year-old Spaniard is the only star in Formula One who tells it like it is. He shoots straight from the hip, and his aim devastates political correctness. He believes that the endless politicking is killing the sport, and he says so.

Piquet's Renault to have diffuser in Bahrain

Rumours persist regarding his Renault future Nelson Piquet's Renault will be upgraded to feature a 'double diffuser' in time for the Bahrain Grand Prix...  

Qualifying Review - Renault

Today’s qualifying session saw Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet qualify in 7th and 15th places respectively for tomorrow’s Bahrain Grand Prix.

Chinese GP Review: Renault

It was an afternoon of unrealised potential the ING Renault F1 Team as both Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet ended the Chinese Grand Prix outside the points. Wet conditions saw the race start under the safety car, which impacted on the team’s strategy and meant the team spent the afternoon fighting through the field. Fernando’s eventful race saw him finish in 9th while Nelson came home 16th.

Race Review - Renault

It was a hot afternoon in Sakhir as Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet finished in 8th and 10th places in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Having picked up another point, the team is now 5th in the constructors’ championship with 5 points. The team’s attention now turns to the Spanish Grand Prix in two weeks time for the start of the European season.

Renault ready to use new diffuser

Apr.14 (GMM) The lawyer representing Renault at the diffuser hearing in Paris on Tuesday confirmed the French team is ready to deploy a version of the controversial design.