Former McLaren F1 Driver Fernando Alonso Joins Nelson Piquet Jr in Team Renault
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Dec 10, 2007
McLaren
Fernando Alonso’s return to former champions Renault has re-united what was once Formula One’s perfect pairing.
Whether the two can repeat their championship successes of 2005 and 2006 remains to be seen, but Monday’s announcement that they were getting back together again after a year apart will have delighted Bernie Ecclestone as well as the legion of Spanish fans. Alan Baldwin, Guardian.co
Alonso and Renault have agreed to a two-year deal. It is reported that Alonso would earn $51.3 million per season, though Renault would not confirm the figure.
At Renault, Alonso will join Nelson Piquet Jr. The duo will make their debut testing the new R28 car at Valencia from January 22-24. TransWorldNews.com
“Fernando and Nelsinho will form one of the most exciting driver lineups of 2008,” said Renault team boss Flavio Briatore in a statement.
No financial details were given, although the deal could make Spaniard Alonso the highest paid driver on the starting grid. Some reports have suggested a figure of $100 million over three years.
A Renault spokesman confirmed the contract was for two years with an option on a third. TimesOfMalta.com
