Comments on: Has Flavio Briatore lost interest again?

By: Sriram

Sriram — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:41:16 +0000

Renault and Briatore have not missed a chance to talk tall about their low-budget-winnings. And I believe that it is that short-spending that is Renault’s undoing at the moment.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:14:50 +0000

Whatever the case may be, if Renault are unable to find the performance to take them back into the top 3, then they would have wasted unnecessary money on a driver who is unable to driver the car beyond its natural ability.

By: F1-Insider

F1-Insider — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:38:48 +0000

Just maybe an unknown secret deal was struck where Renault were not allowed to use Mclaren technology on their cars in 2008. After all they did have Mclaren’s drawings on their computers, yet somehow escaped ant punishment from S&M Max!
Could this also be why nothing has been heard from Renault re the current scandal taking over F1?

No, surly not )) Me thinks maybe so!

By: Robert McKay

Robert McKay — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:57:30 +0000

I don’t know if the budget or Flav is the problem. I think what it does show is just how hard it is to stay at the top of F1 for a lengthy period. Only Ferrari and Mclaren have done it consistently over the least decade, and even they have both had the odd year when they’ve been a bit off-colour, though not quite to the extent Renault are now. That’s testament to those teams ability to keep refreshing themselves and stand the pace. Renault more or less built up into a glorious firework – it’s beginning to look like they outperformed their level for a few years, rather than building a solid foundation as a top-line team.

By: A. Nother

A. Nother — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:58:51 +0000

Journeyer, for me Renault was fantastic, I was a real suporter, a Renault engine fan (cause eletro-eletronics valve command)
Buts! (Like Tony Stewart, decided to change tyres brand) I´M thinking to sell my Renault Kangoo 1000cc! I Hope Carlos Ghosn trembles when he hear about that.

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:54:55 +0000

Good spot Scootin that almost passed me by.

By: Scootin159

Scootin159 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:49:20 +0000

worth noting, Autosport is reporting that Renault have replaced their chief of aerodynamic development today.

By: Journeyer

Journeyer — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:36:24 +0000

Good point, Brar. Renault may finally be struggling with their limited budget. BMW’s, McLaren’s and Ferrari’s people are as good or better than Renault’s, with a lot more money. That can only have one long-term result.

By: Brar Soler

Brar Soler — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:00:27 +0000

And Briatore have a problem with someone above him. Carlos Gohsn don´t likes to spend much money.

Alonso noticed and goes to Mclaren, he comebak was the only alternative (and it seems he regrets)

By: Journeyer

Journeyer — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:44:04 +0000

Even if Flavio has lost interest, he has a lot of great people under him, most notably Pat Symonds. I don’t think this is THE reason why Renault is struggling. Rather, Flavio losing interest is an effect of their underperformance.

But it’s still early days yet. Let’s talk about this when we’re halfway through the season and we really know where the Regie stand.