The Renault conundrum

Kirk · 6 Jul 2006, 00:59 (Ref:1649299)

OK, The season is into its 2nd half, and Renault, namely FA, has a stranglehold on the WDC. However FA is on his way to arch rival MCLaren for 2007. We already see signs of Fisi coming on as he had the better of Alonso for most of the week in the U.S. Coincidence, or will this be the trend for the remainder of the year? Will Fisi get the newer parts first as FA is kept out of the development end of things? Many questions. I, for one, will be keeping a close eye on Renault as the F1 year progresses.

**Bononi** · 6 Jul 2006, 01:41 (Ref:1649308)

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Originally Posted by Kirk

We already see signs of Fisi coming on as he had the better of Alonso for most of the week in the U.S. Coincidence, or will this be the trend for the remainder of the year?

Coincidence.

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Originally Posted by Kirk

Will Fisi get the newer parts first as FA is kept out of the development end of things? Many questions. I, for one, will be keeping a close eye on Renault as the F1 year progresses.

Almost certainly.

Kirk · 6 Jul 2006, 02:16 (Ref:1649319)

I agree it was coincidence.

Rumour has it that Michelin crossed up FA in Indy by providing "conservative" soft tyres that were far from FA's liking. But Fisi seems to be stronger with a contract signed and things could get much closer, starting in France.

JeremySmith · 6 Jul 2006, 03:20 (Ref:1649333)

Rumours are exactly that just rumours..

Gt_R · 6 Jul 2006, 04:27 (Ref:1649344)

I think it's a non-issue.

Yes, perhaps such stories are worthy when Trulli get the rough end in his final year at Renault. However, Renault knows right at the start of the season that Alonso's jumping ship. If they wanted to prevent Alonso, they would have done so right at the start of the season, and not to build up a lead to lose it.

However, i won't be surprised that Alonso would be kept out of the development secrets. He would still get the new parts, but information will be withheld, and i believe that Renault, safe with a WDC gap currently, can afford more to not keep Alonso informed of the newest works. Just fit it in, and let him go on the track.

Kirk · 6 Jul 2006, 12:34 (Ref:1649608)

We'll see if its a non-issue. Everyone knows that the Renault car is built for Alonso and that will change ... and since Fisi is the only one left thats signed, he will benefit. Of course that doesn't mean FA will suddenly struggle, but it could lessen the gap between the two. A rather large gap on most GP weekends, I might add. Its a tad early yet as FA has some work to do, but once the WDC is clinched I can see Fisi winning a few races. Any subtle team orders will be out the door and FA will be on his own as the team switches its priorities.

**Bononi** · 6 Jul 2006, 12:40 (Ref:1649614)

Exactly my thoughts.

**Adam43** · 6 Jul 2006, 13:12 (Ref:1649633)

Sometimes I think so much thought is given to these secondary (at best) theories that we miss out on the primary events.

Renault want to win as many races as possible. Alonso leaving isn't ideal, but it doesn't change this fact.

Knowlesy · 6 Jul 2006, 13:22 (Ref:1649638)

Alonso is Renault's best bet for wins. They'll be right behind him. It is why he is challenging for the championship after all.

Of course, he'll be blocked from some new parts eventually, but this will make little difference.

**Bononi** · 6 Jul 2006, 13:30 (Ref:1649644)

The plot is, secure the WDC and let Fisi try out...

strider · 7 Jul 2006, 16:45 (Ref:1650373)

Renault will also want to win the Constructors' title.

Marbot · 7 Jul 2006, 16:53 (Ref:1650379)

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Originally Posted by Bononi

The plot is, secure the WDC and let Fisi try out...

Alonso wins WDC and WCC (with a little help from Fisi),then suddenly his car is a second a lap slower in the remaining races.

Has Alonso lost form? Has Fisi turned good? Have Mclaren made a mistake?

**Adam43** · 7 Jul 2006, 18:11 (Ref:1650433)

Renault Conundrum? Is it "Unalert"?

Knowlesy · 7 Jul 2006, 18:29 (Ref:1650446)

Unfounded more like.

**Bononi** · 7 Jul 2006, 18:48 (Ref:1650460)

Fisi's better performances or Renault's order ???

That's a conundrum.

**Adam43** · 7 Jul 2006, 19:12 (Ref:1650468)

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BootsOntheSide · 8 Jul 2006, 11:53 (Ref:1650800)

If Fernando is less competitve than Giancarlo in France, maybe we can start thinking about this, but there are other cirucmstances explaining why Fernando had a relatively poor race in the US. He only lead by 25 points going in the US< with a possible 80 still available, so it is absurd to think of the title as even remotely safe. Michael can't win the title on his own, but Ferrari can win it for him - 1-2s for Michael and Massa every race would stop Alonso even if he comes 3rd in every race - so it's too early to ease FA out of the development loop.

Mr V · 8 Jul 2006, 20:13 (Ref:1650978)

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Originally Posted by AdamAshmore

Renault want to win as many races as possible. Alonso leaving isn't ideal, but it doesn't change this fact.

Agreed, and the last time drivers, who won the WDC when leaving the teams, Michael in 1995 and Damon in 1996, driving cars with Renault engines incidently didn't find their championship aspirations scuppered.

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