Nelson Piquet has yet to score a point in his rookie season for Renault, and at times has appeared out of his depth amongst motorsport’s elite.
But Pat Symonds, Renault’s director of engineering, insists: “All Nelson needs to do is turn that corner and believe in himself and it will happen again.”
During Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, the 22-year-old struggled on the wet streets of Monte Carlo before sliding into a barrier.
The suggestion is unless the Brazilian starts to improve, he will soon be replaced, although claims Anthony Davidson is being lined up for the drive are apparently wide of the mark.
Symonds added: “It has been difficult for him (Piquet), but he has put in some good races. This time last year, a lot of people were thinking Heikki was entering his last few races.
With regards to Piquet, Symonds added: “I’ve said it so often before how much with a driver or sportsman is about self esteem and believing in yourself.”
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