Renault looking for Alonso's Replacement


By Kristien Barker
April 20 2006

Renault f1 are looking for a replacement for World champion Fernando Alonso who is heading to rivals Mclaren Mercedes and hoping to keep hold of team principle Flavio Briatore who has brought the Renault team so much success in recent seasons Alain Dassas Renaults new F1 president has came out and said that Renault are looking for a replacement for World Champion Fernando Alonso who will be joining Mclaren for the 2007 season and that their key priority is to keep team principle Flavio Briatore whos contract runs out at the end of the season and has brought so much success to Renault F1 in recent seasons.

“For 2007, we must put a number of key factors in place,” he said.

“Firstly, our driver line-up and finding a replacement for Fernando Alonso. Secondly, the renewal of Flavio Briatore's contract.

“This is a key factor, and we will do everything to ensure Flavio stays.”

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