Renault

Going back to go forwards

• Nationality: French
• Drivers:
  Fernando Alonso (Spa)
  Nelson Piquet Jr (Brz)
• Engine: Renault V8
• Tyres: Bridgestone
• F1 history: 1977-85; 2002-
• Team principal: Flavio Briatore
• 2007 position: 3rd
• Drivers' titles: 2
• Constructors' titles: 2

Renault fell from a great height in 2007, and though they have made up some of their lost ground they are still some way from their mid-decade height.

The return of Fernando Alonso, the man with whom they won titles in 2005-06, has led to a major step forward.

But while there is no faulting the Spaniard's effort, his no-compromise approach has led to the team scoring less points than it might have done.

Renault insist they can recover form, but must fear Alonso's departure.

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