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Fernando Alonso is almost certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore said.

Flavio Briatore reckons there's a "60 percent chance" Fernando Alonso will return to Renault next season as the team looks to replace both 2007 drivers.

FOUR WHEEL FUN Renault Samsung Motors CEO and representative director Jean-Marie Hurtiger speaks in front of the company’s new model SUV-type QM5 during a press unveiling at its factory in Busan in South Korea yesterday. The car is Renault Samsung's first SUV ...

MILAN: Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is 60% certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore said yesterday. Spaniard Alonso split with McLaren this month after a bitter and controversial season where he finished third in the drivers championship.

Renault has appointed Michel Faivre-Duboz as senior vice president for supply chain and logistics and Nadine Leclair as senior vice president for vehicle engineering development.

Formula one: GP2 champion Timo Glock has followed Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg into formula one with Toyota

MILAN - Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is 60 percent certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore said on Monday.

Renault team principal Flavio Briatore is just days away from taking Fernando Alonso to be his lawful wedded driver for a second time, writes Kevin Garside.

"Renault will definitely have different drivers next year. There is a 60 percent chance Alonso will be with us," Briatore was quoted as saying on radio show GrParlamento by Italian news service ANSA.

Jonny Reid will be hoping he clicks smoothly back into gear when the A1 Grand Prix circus resumes in Malaysia after a five-week break this weekend.

With Ralf Schumacher’s seat at Toyota now secured by 2007 GP2 champion Timo Glock, and Williams also recently confirming their driver line up, options for double world champion....

Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is 60 per cent certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore has said.

MILAN - Formula One team Renault will reportedly change its drivers for next season, one of whom could be two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.

PARIS (Thomson Financial) - French car maker Renault said it is studying the possibility of cooperating with Israeli investor Shai Agassi in the field of electric car research.

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There’s a 60 percent chance that Fernando Alonso will return to Renault next year, according to team boss Flavio Briatore.

Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is 60 percent certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore said on Tuesday. Spaniard Alonso split with McLaren this month after a bitter and controversial season where he finished third in the drivers championship.

There is a '60 percent chance' that Fernando Alonso will race for Renault next season, according to team boss Flavio Briatore.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Renault Samsung Motors says its first sport utility vehicle will help drive its global sales to 200,000 vehicles next year. The South Korean unit of Renault spent $609 million during the past 28 months to develop the QM5.

Renault Samsung Motors says its first sport utility vehicle will help drive its global sales to 200,000 vehicles next year.

Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is 60 percent certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore said. Spaniard Alonso split with McLaren this month after a bitter and controversial season where he finished third in the drivers championship.

MILAN—La escudería Renault tiene decidido cambiar de pilotos para el próximo mundial de Fórmula Uno, y todos los indicios apuntan a la vuelta inminente del español Fernando Alonso, ganador de dos títulos con el equipo francés.

Formula One team Renault will reportedly change its drivers for next season, one of whom could be two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. "Renault will certainly have different drivers next year," Renault boss Flavio Briatore was quoted as saying by the 'ANSA' news agency Monday.

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso could be one of the new drivers of Formula One team Renault , as the team will reportedly change its drivers for next season.

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A 60 percent chance of landing Fernando Alonso : Renault will field a different driver line-up in 2008, team boss Flavio Briatore said on Monday.

"Renault will definitely have different drivers next year. There is a 60 percent chance Alonso will be with us," Briatore was quoted as saying on radio show GrParlamento by Italian news service ANSA.

MILAN (Reuters) - Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is 60 percent certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore said on Monday.

This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: Renault Samsung Motors expects its first sport utility vehicle, the QM5, to help boost global sales to 200,000 vehicles next year.

BUSINESSES looking for a new car or van can turn to a new expert at Bridges Reading. Steve Abram, who has 22 years experience in the motor industry, has joined the Renault dealership in Rose Kiln Lane as business sales specialist.

Germany's Timo Glock will race for the Toyota Formula One team next season, replacing compatriot Ralf Schumacher. Cologne-based Toyota said in a statement on Monday that the 25-year-old had signed a multi-year deal. He will partner Italian Jarno Trulli.

FRenault star Jaime Alguersuari Jr tipped to join British championship line-up.

LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Germany's Timo Glock will race for the Toyota Formula One team next season, replacing compatriot Ralf Schumacher.

GERRY McCann has revealed in a video diary that he believes his daughter Madeleine was snatched by a"predator". The footage, shot by a family friend in August, will be shown on TV tonight as detectives hunting for Madeleine claim they are closing in on her kidnapper.

With eight retirements in the first seven races, Red Bull’s start to the 2007 season was far from ideal.

Electronics deal tied up prior to spy scandal McLaren was excluded from the 2007 championship amid accusations of espionage, but next year the ECU of every Formula One car will be a system co-developed by the Woking-based outfit...  

Spyker tester unsure of his future plans Fairuz Fauzy's Formula One aspirations could be about to receive the support of the Malaysian government...  

Pendergardens first phase excavations completed Pendergardens has awarded the civil works contract for the first phase of the project to Attard Bro Ltd, the developers said. The contract for...

A 17-year-old girl dies and three other teenagers are injured in a car crash near Scarborough.

Renault's technical director Bob Bell shares his thoughts on the implications of having a common ECU in 2008.

With Renault now under a cloud of suspicion in regard to spying allegations made by McLaren recently, the news of just where double world champion Fernando Alonso...

Renault Samsung Motor Co., the South Korean affiliate of French automaker Renault SA, unveiled Monday its new sport-utility vehicle to boost sales at home.

Transport   Renault Samsung Motor Co., the South Korean affiliate of French automaker Renault SA, unveiled Monday its new sport-utility vehicle to boost sales at home.

The ING Renault F1 Team’s Technical Director, Bob Bell, has spoken to the French based squad’s official website where he laid out the implications of the common ECU...

The father of Madeleine McCann believes that his family was stalked by a “predator” who watched him leave his holiday apartment then seized the opportunity to abduct his daughter.

POLICE have identified a man who was seriously injured when his car crashed off the northbound M11 early this morning. The man was trapped in his silver Y-reg Renault Megane car after it left the road and crashed down an embankment.

POLICE have identified a man who was seriously injured when his car crashed off the northbound M11 early this morning. The man was trapped in his silver Y-reg Renault Megane car after it left the road and crashed down an embankment.

OTTAWA - In agreeing to be grilled by a parliamentary committee before he takes office, Bank of Canada governor designate Mark Carney is not only setting a precedent but setting himself up for the first big test of his coming administration of the country's central bank.

Police identify a man seriously injured in a car accident on the M11 in Essex following an appeal.

The father of Madeleine McCann has said he believes his family was targeted by her abductor for several days before she disappeared from a Portuguese holiday resort.

Three family members have been killed in an accident on a bridge near the N2 in Kraaibosch, George, say Western Cape police.

Force India could announce its drivers as soon as December 5th.

Force India could announce its drivers as soon as December 5th.

DETECTIVES hired by Maddie McCann's parents are CERTAIN she's still alive and they are close to finding her. The Spanish-based Metodo 3 agency also believe they know the identity of the missing four-year-old's kidnappers and say they are on the verge of solving the entire case.

Renault could be forced to pull out of F1 if found guilty of using McLaren technical data to its advantage. The firm’s boss Carlos Ghosn has often said he doesn’t want to spend mega bucks on the sport.

Wanganui schoolboy Earl Bamber will get a rookie drive during round three of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Malaysia. Bamber, 17, has been selected to drive in the two 25-minute rookie sessions at Sepang next Friday before Jonny Reid assumes the steering wheel for the rest of the weekend.

Heikki Kovalainen has supported Renault's plans to sign Fernando Alonso, despite it meaning he may have to leave the team.

He finished third at Sepang, behind a McLaren one-two led by Alonso that sent the Spanish double world champion two points clear in the standings. With a new engine for the third round of the season, Raikkonen is confident he will be back up to speed at Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit.

Heikki Kovalainen has supported Renault's plans to sign Fernando Alonso, despite it meaning he may have to leave the team.

Recent testing ''heightened my motivation'' : With exactly one month to go before the world's best drivers descend on London's Wembley Stadium for The Race of Champions, Michael Schumacher has been warming up for his return to racing.

Detectives have released dramatic CCTV footage of the moment a gun-wielding thug held up a terrified petrol station cashier. (17/11/2007 09:15:10)

There's been mixed reaction to the FIA's ruling on McLaren's appeal. While some PF1ers feel the FIA has dodged the decision, others believe it was the best one to make...

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BERLIN — Reigning GP2 Series champion Timo Glock will replace compatriot Ralf Schumacher at Formula One team Toyota, German sports agency SID revealed yesterday.

A1 Team Canada is pleased to confirm that Robert Wickens will make his race debut in Round 3 of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, hosted at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit, Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th November.

Commentary: A tragedy from the U.S. midwest and an auto show in L.A. illustrate the shift in power from professional reporters to the audience.

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With exactly one month to go before the world's best drivers descend on London's Wembley Stadium for The Race of Champions, Michael Schumacher has been warming up for his return to racing.

SKF AB, the world’s biggest bearing and seal maker, is aiming to expand its production capacities in India, thus hoping to increase its revenues manifold.

German racing legend gears up for Wembley showdown with F1 return.

Renault aims to achieve sales that will catapult the third-generation Laguna to the top three in its segment, according to Auto Sales Ltd general manager Mario Xuereb.

In October 2007, the Renault Group posted a 5.8% increase in sales (Car and LCV) compared with October 2006. All three brands contributed to the worldwide sales total of 219,411 vehicles, with increases of 4.6% for Renault, 19.1% for Dacia and 4.5% for Renault Samsung Motors.

For a team so used to success the 2007 season was no picnic for the Renault team, but that didn’t stop it being a huge success for new title sponsor ING. Their first foray into Formula One sponsorship proved extremely positive for the financial services giant, with Isabelle Conner, managing director of ING’s Renault F1 programme, suggesting it delivered even more than expected.

Despite a strong rookie season which saw him take one podium and have the better of more experienced teammate Giancarlo Fisichella, Heikki Kovalainen’s future with Renault remains in jeopardy as the Finn could find himself rideless with the French squad if, as expectede, Fernando Alonso does indeed return to the team after departing from McLaren.

Kamui Kobayashi has joined Toyota as the team's official third and reserve driver for the 2008 F1 World Championship.

A downbeat message to Honda and Toyota : Eddie Jordan said on Friday he is 'glad to be out of Formula One.

Renault’s Heikki Kovalainen was the fastest man in action at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya on Thursday, as this week's multi-team test session drew to a close.

Kobayashi, 21, has been associated with Toyota since 2001, and he first raced single-seaters in the Esso Formula Toyota Championship in Japan in 2002. After making a name for himself in Japanese junior racing, he has since progressed through the single-seater ranks in Europe and enjoyed his first Formula One test late last year.

Kovalainen sets pace on final day

Japanese youngster Kamui Kobayashi will move into Formula One as Toyota's third driver next season.

''This is a great challenge for me'' : Toyota announced today that Kamui Kobayashi, a product of the Toyota Young Drivers Programme (TDP), will step up to Formula One next season as Toyota Racing’s third driver.

PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Renault is set to boost its workforce by 600 at its Douai site with the help of a government grant, Les Echos reported without citing a source.

PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Renault is set to boost its workforce by 600 at its Douai site with the help of a government grant, Les Echos reported without citing a source.

Following the successful Speedcar exhibition event at the Bahrain International Circuit two weeks ago, organisers bring the teams, drivers and cars to the Dubai Autodrome on Friday...

The first winter test at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya came to a close on November 15th and Renault's Heikki Kovalainen was at the top of the time sheet on the final day.

The penultimate test of 2007 ended today at the Circuit de Catalunya and the past three days can generally be described as positive for Red Bull Racing.

ING Renault F1 Team concludes its 3-day test session on the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona. The day was mainly devoted to testing the reliability of the new standard ECU, the MES TAG31OB ECU, which all the teams will have to use from 2008 onwards.

Barcelona - Renault - Test day 3 Renault today concluded its three-day test session on the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona...  

Renault man posts fastest time of week as Catalunya test draws to a close.

Barcelona - Red Bull Renault - Test day 3 The penultimate test of 2007 ended today at the Circuit de Catalunya and the past three days can generally be described as positive for Red Bull Racing...  

Felipe Massa recorded the fastest lap of the week on the final day of testing at Barcelona.

Red Bull chief Christian Horner believes former world champion Fernando Alonso will return to Renault. Alonso is searching for a new team following his departure from McLaren at the end of the recently-completed season.

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Frenchman exits Toyota at end of Catalunya test.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Fernando Alonso will wind up at Renault in 2008. Horner says while the reports are flattering, they already have two drivers under contract for next season while Renault and Toyota have openings.

As the grid’s reigning title holders, Renault were ready for an even better 2007. The R27, however, had other ideas, as the French team struggled to get near the kind of performances they had enjoyed in 2006.

Red Bull chief Christian Horner believes former world champion Fernando Alonso will return to Renault for 2008.

Red Bull Formula One chief Christian Horner believes former world champion Fernando Alonso will return to Renault. Alonso is searching for a new team following his departure from McLaren at the end of the recently-completed season.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes former World Champion Fernando Alonso will return to Renault.

The parents of a 20-year-old woman killed in a car crash in Medway pay tribute to their 'beautiful daughter'.

Flamboyant Renault team boss Flavio Briatore will have to answer questions regarding possible McLaren design information in the team's possession.

Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Force India, the Formula One team co-owned by Vijay Mallya, has completed 216 laps of the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, on the penultimate day of F1 winter testing.

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher maintained his stranglehold at the top of the timesheets on Wednesday, the second day of testing at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya.

Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:SIFY), a leader in Consumer, Internet and Enterprise Services in India with global delivery capabilities and Saba Software Inc. (NASDAQ:SABA), the premier people management software and services, today announced that the companies have partnered to deliver Saba's world-class people management solutions and learning platforms in India.

(IsraelNN.com) There may soon be French electric cars traveling throughout Israel, if plans by the Renault SA car maker come to fruition.

BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France — Renault has introduced the latest concept in its eco2 series, this one built off the ultra-economical Logan , and is entering it in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai, China, which starts today.

Ford Motor Co chief executive Alan Mulally says Ford does not need a partnership with another automaker as it works to expand globally.

The Renault F1 Team made good progress during its second day of testing on the Circuit de Catalunya, near Barcelona on Wednesday...

London: India’s Karun Chandhok had his first Formula One test drive on Tuesday. Red Bull had the promising young Indian, a race winner in the GP2 support series this year, in their Renault-powered car. He completed 39 laps and was 18th out of the 20 drivers present.

PARIS (AP) — French carmaker Renault SA is studying a plan to build a manufacturing plant for electric cars in Israel, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Renault SA plans to build a manufacturing plant for electric cars in Israel. Renault is exploring a potential partnership with Israeli entrepreneur and high-tech star Shai Agassi, spokeswoman Rochelle Chimenes said.

Renault SA plans to build a manufacturing plant for electric cars in Israel. Renault is exploring a potential partnership with Israeli entrepreneur and high-tech star Shai Agassi, spokeswoman Rochelle Chimenes said.

Barcelona - Renault - Test day 2 : Like yesterday, today’s programme was based around testing the reliability of next season’s common ECU.

French carmaker Renault SA is studying a possible plan to build a manufacturing plant for electric cars in Israel, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Another day, another dawn, but it's still the comeback king stealing all the headlines.

The Karting Show at Autosport International, 10-13 January 2008, will honour Britain's Formula One sensation Lewis Hamilton in his first dedicated feature at the world's biggest motorsport show, NEC, Birmingham.

Today the ING Renault F1 Team made good progress during its second day of testing on the Circuit de Catalunya, near Barcelona.

Barcelona - Red Bull Renault - Test day 2 David Coulthard and Karun Chandhok worked on similar programmes to yesterday for Red Bull Renault, the main difference being that both men managed to complete significantly more laps, on a track where conditions were not ideal at the start and end of the day, when temperatures were very low...  

Renault technical director Bob Bell has voiced his discontent at the standardised electronic control unit that all constructors have to use from 2008 onwards.

(Update adds breakdown by type of vehicle, geographical zone)

(Update adds breakdown by type of vehicle, geographical zone) PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Renault SA said worldwide unit sales in October rose 5.8 pct compared to the same month last year, with 219,411 cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) sold.

PARIS, Nov 14 - French car maker Renault said on Wednesday that its worldwide sales of cars and trucks rose 5.8 percent to 219,411 vehicles in October.

Triple world rally champion Sebastian Loeb will get behind the wheel of a Formula One car for the first time in his career. He is due to test the Renault R27 next month at the Paul Ricard circuit in France.

Renault tech boss Bob Bell says transition to common ECU has been a difficult one.

A LAPTOP computer, handbag and Ipod were stolen from a green Renault Clio parked in Crowtree Lane, Louth, on the night of Tuesday November 13.

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A teenager dies and two other people are injured in a collision involving three cars on a road in Suffolk.

Admits McLaren would be a dream move With leading contender Nico Rosberg tied to Williams for the 2008 season, German rookie Adrian Sutil may still be in with a chance to replace Fernando Alonso at McLaren next year...  

Bruno Senna wants to turn this weekend's 25th Macau Formula Three Grand Prix into a special celebration for his family - by repeating the famous victory of his uncle in 1983.

Michael Schumacher made a triumphant return to the Formula One cockpit on Tuesday during the first day of testing at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya.

French family hatch will get rakish coupe range-topper in 2009. Feast your eyes on the next stunner from Renault! Hot on the heels of the new two-door Laguna, these are the first pictures of the Mégane Coupé.

14 November 2007 DUBAI -- French carmaker Renault will introduce over 10 new models across the GCC member-states in the next three years, aiming to become a key player in the region's automotive market.

Adrian Sutil can look forward to another progressive season with Force India, but he would be more than happy to be lining up alongside his friend and former team-mate Lewis Hamilton, says Andrew Baker.

RETIRED seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher has set a Formula One circuit alight again.

The ING Renault F1 Team returned to the Circuit de Catalunya to begin its winter development programme. The 3-day test session is being held on the Montmelo track and will enable....

Barcelona - Renault - Test day 1 : Renault returned to the Circuit de Catalunya to begin its winter development programme.

Barcelona - Red Bull Renault - Test day 1 The world has moved forward almost four weeks since the final round of the 2007 world championship, but as the cars took to the track at the Catalunya circuit, Formula 1 itself stepped back in time to the days before electronic driver aids ruled the world...  

Renault star revels in traction control-free Renault on first day of testing at Barcelona.

The ING Renault F1 Team returned to the Circuit de Catalunya to begin its winter development programme.

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As soon as the 1 year warranty ran out my electric sunroof packed in. The gear shift is appalling, I can't get into 1st gear everytime and second is always jerky.

A recently qualified driver who caused a head-on crash that killed a pensioner is facing a jail term.

WRC champ to swap rallying for F1 in an Elf promo at Paul Ricard next month.

A van driver remains in custody following the death of an 83-year-old pedestrian in Hampshire.

Citroen #1 to drive Renault R26 at Paul Ricard.

Loeb to test Renault

Paul Ricard outing for the Citroen star Triple World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb will get his long awaited first taste of Formula One power next month...  

Same problem, heated rear window doesn't work, but wing mirrors do and light is lit, heater doesn't blow out hot air, just slightly warm, and the radio reception is very poor.

Nobody likes Alfa because they're rubbish and you're making a big mistake buying one. A new set of tires every 3 days, only good in a straight line, and losing value all the time.

Champion to test Renault F1 power

Although Flavio Briatore has protested the Renault's innocence in Spygate II, new information reveals that 15 members of the team examined McLaren technical data.

Renault team chief Flavio Briatore is adamant his team have done nothing wrong in the new spying affair surrounding the French team and rivals McLaren.

Could Kovalainen-Piquet pairing in Barcelona hint at new regie line-up?

PARIS: Formula One team Renault on Friday denied accusations of spying on their rivals McLaren. Renault chiefs have been summoned to attend a hearing of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Monaco on Dec 6 when they could be hit with heavy penalties.

Flavio Briatore has protested Renault's innocence after being accused by the FIA of having "unauthorised possession" of McLaren data.

Formula One's spying scandal took a new twist on Thursday when Renault was accused by the sport's governing body of possessing confidential information belonging to rival team McLaren.

Renault have stressed no McLaren technical information was used in the design of their cars, as the team seek to defend themselves in the latest 'spying' row to hit F1.

Renault released the following statement after being charged by the FIA in F1's latest spy scandal.

New F1 espionage drama as Renault are accused of stealing McLaren secrets.   

Renault have stressed no McLaren technical information was used in the design of their cars, as the team seek to defend themselves in the latest 'spying' row to hit Formula One.

Former champions Renault hit back at allegations of spying on Friday, saying their cars were untainted by any data from Formula One rivals McLaren. They also said that a former McLaren engineer who joined them in September last year had been suspended as soon as they became aware that he had brought confidential technical information with him.

PARIS - FORMULA One team Renault on Friday denied accusations of spying on their rivals McLaren. Renault chiefs have been summoned to attend a hearing of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Monaco on December 6 when they could be hit with heavy penalties.

LONDON: Formula One was rocked by a fresh spying controversy on Thursday when former champions Renault were charged with unauthorised possession of confidential McLaren information.

Renault have taken the first step in their defence against charges of using intellectual property belonging to the McLaren team by confirming the suspension of one of their engineers, following an order on Thursday from the FIA, the sport's world governing body, to appear before the World Motor Sport Council in Monaco on 6 December, to answer a charge in relation to a breach of article 151c of ...

Former champions Renault hit back at allegations of spying, saying their cars were untainted by any data from Formula One rivals McLaren.

Following the notification of the FIA for the ING Renault F1 Team representatives to appear in front of the World Council, the team wishes to clarify the situation....

Former champions Renault hit back at allegations of spying on Saturday, saying their cars were untainted by any data from Formula One rivals McLaren.

Renault has suspended the engineer, Phil Mackereth, who acquired confidential technical data from Formula One rival McLaren, "even though none of the information had been used".

PARIS – A day after Renault was accused of possessing confidential information belonging to rival team McLaren, Renault acknowledged it suspended an engineer in September. Renault said Friday it suspended Phil Mackereth on Sept. 6 when officials learned of the leak. Renault said it alerted McLaren and FIA – motor sport’s governing body – even though none of the information was used. On ...

PARIS – A day after Renault was accused of possessing confidential information belonging to rival team McLaren, Renault acknowledged it suspended an engineer in September. Renault said Friday it suspended Phil Mackereth on Sept. 6 when officials learned of the leak. Renault said it alerted McLaren and FIA – motor sport’s governing body – even though none of the information was used. On ...

A day after being accused of possessing confidential information belonging to rival team McLaren, Renault have acknowledged that they suspended an engineer in September.

Following the notification of the FIA for the ING Renault F1 Team representatives to appear in front of the World Council, the team wishes to clarify the situation.

Mechanics of the Formula One team Renault working on a car in the pit at the Nevers Magny-Cours racetrack in June 2007. Team Renault denied accusations of spying on their rivals McLaren.

PARIS—Renault suspendió al ingeniero que adquirió información confidencial del equipo McLaren de Fórmula Uno. Phil Mackereth, quien llegó a Renault en septiembre de 2006, obtuvo dibujos de ingeniería e información técnica de McLaren que fueron sumados a la base de datos de la escudería francesa.

At least 15 engineers at Renault knew about the McLaren technical information that is at the centre of the latest spy investigation, autosport.com has learned.

THE Renault Formula One team has denied allegations of spying, saying do not use proprietary information developed by McLaren Mercedes.

THE Renault Formula One team has denied allegations of spying, saying do not use proprietary information developed by McLaren Mercedes.

Confident in WMSC judgment Renault today denied accusations of spying on their rivals McLaren...  

The Renault engineer , who acquired confidential technical data from McLaren , was suspended. Phil Mackereth, who joined Renault in September 2006, brought engineering drawings and technical spreadsheets from McLaren that were added into Renault's database.

The Renault engineer , who acquired confidential technical data from McLaren , was suspended. Phil Mackereth, who joined Renault in September 2006, brought engineering drawings and technical spreadsheets from McLaren that were added into Renault's database.

Following news that they are to appear before the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council to answer charges of unauthorised possession of confidential McLaren data, Renault have released a statement to clarify their position.

Renault says it suspended engineer Phil Mackereth in September 2007 after they found out he brought technical material with him to the team in 2006 which belonged to McLaren.

Renault have suspended the engineer who brought McLaren technical details to the Formula One team and resulted in them being charged by the FIA with possessing confidential information.

Renault have suspended one of their engineers after the FIA charged them with possessing confidential information belonging to McLaren.

LONDON: Formula one has been rocked by a fresh spying controversy with former champions Renault charged with unauthorised possession of confidential McLaren information.

Renault has revealed details of its involvement on the spy case that will be heard by the World Motor Sport Council in Monaco on December 6.

Formula one: Renault have suspended an engineer who brought information with him from McLaren.

Renault's Formula One team have suspended the engineer who brought McLaren technical details to the team and resulted in them being charged by the FIA with possessing confidential information.

Renault denies using the McLaren proprietory information that came in to its possession in September 2006, ahead of FIA hearing next month.

The full statement from Renault

Renault are adamant that none of the McLaren intellectual property at the centre of the new spy controversy has been used in the design of their Formula One cars.

Concerning McLaren information allegation : Statement concerning the allegation against the ING Renault F1 Team regarding McLaren proprietary information.

Renault issues statement in reaction to FIA summons

Heikki Kovalainen will return to the Renault cockpit in testing at Barcelona next week, even though his future at the team remains uncertain amid speculation linking him with McLaren.

Renault chiefs have been summoned to the World Motor Sport Council as a new espionage saga kicks off in formula one.

Renault's Formula One team have pledged to co-operate fully with their sport's world governing body after being caught up in a spying scandal.

FORMER champions Renault hit back at allegations of spying today, saying their cars were untainted by any data from Formula One rivals McLaren.

FORMULA ONE has become embroiled in its second spying scandal of the year after Renault were charged with possessing confidential information belonging to McLaren.

Renault are vowing to co-operate fully with Formula One's governing body after being caught up in the latest spying scandal to rock the sport.