Renault Switches Main Focus To 2008 Now That Their Hopes Of A Third Title In A Row Have Disappeared

F1: Renault Switches Main Focus To 2008 Now That Their Hopes Of A Third Title In A Row Have Disappeared
 

Renault Switches Main Focus To 2008 Now That Their Hopes Of A Third Title In A Row Have Disappeared

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Aug 21, 2007

F1: Renault Switches Main Focus To 2008 Now That Their Hopes Of A Third Title In A Row Have Disappeared Renault

Renault have announced that as they see little chance in winning a GP this year on pace alone, that they will concentrate their efforts on the 08 car. BBC

“The moment has come to focus our energies on 2008,” Bell said, with the French carmaker just fourth in the constructors’ standings despite winning in 2005 and 2006 with Fernando Alonso.

Bell said he thought the current pecking order, with Ferrari, McLaren and BMW-Sauber clear of the field, would probably remain stable at the last six grands prix of the year.

“Our objective will, as always, be to get the most out of our package,” he added. HomeOfSport

“We have always said that our problems this year would not compromise next year’s programme, and that remains the case.”

By its own admission, Renault’s preparations for 2007 were put on the back burner as it devoted its full energies last autumn to the intense title battle with Ferrari. ITV

Renault started this season on the back foot after developing their 2006 car right to the end of the year to fend off the challenge from title rivals Ferrari and now-retired Michael Schumacher.

The team, who lost double world champion Fernando Alonso to McLaren, have not appeared on the podium so far this year and are fourth overall in the constructors’ standings with just 33 points compared to leaders McLaren’s 138. DailyMail


 
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