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The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team today launched its 2005 challenger, the R25, at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum.

The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team today launched its 2005 challenger, the R25, at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum. In front of 600 members of the world’s media, team partners and VIP guests, Renault F1 Team Chairman Patrick Faure set the team’s sights firmly on taking the fight to Ferrari in 2005.

“No longer will we be satisfied to be regular podium finishers,” explained the Frenchman. “This season, we must take regular race wins. Since Renault’s return to Formula 1 in 2002, we have set ambitious objectives and, each time, achieved them. I believe we can deliver on our promises once again.”

The new car entrusted with the team’s hopes has been christened the R25, and is powered by the all-new RS25 V10 engine, designed to meet the new two weekend reliability target. The R25 is the work of Chief Designer Tim Densham, overseen by Technical Director Bob Bell, while development of the RS25 has been led by Project Leader Axel Plasse under the leadership of Engine Technical Director Rob White.

“Everything is now in place for us to move up to the next level,” continued Patrick Faure. “Viry-Châtillon and Enstone are working together in complete synergy. Our team has been built up progressively and without precipitation. We want to be fighting for the world title in 2005-6, which means we must be among the teams who can compete with Ferrari on an equal footing this year.”

Leading the fight for the Mild Seven Renault F1 Team will be Spaniard Fernando Alonso and Italian Giancarlo Fisichella, perhaps the strongest driver pairing of the coming year. “Our driver line-up is perfectly balanced,” commented Faure. “Fernando will reach his peak this year, while Giancarlo is at the top of his game. He is quick and, most importantly, a finisher. This is a key factor: being able to fight for the world title means systematically collecting points with two cars.”

Beyond the track, the Chairman also stressed the strategic importance of Formula One to the Renault Group, and the value of the programme in federating the workforce around the globe: “Formula One is a key part of the company’s strategy, which aims to increase awareness of the brand around the world and to reinforce our image, in order to attain the objective of selling four million vehicles in 2010. Similarly, the tens of thousands of Renault employees and dealers identify strongly with the F1 team. When we represent Renault on circuits around the world, we do so on behalf of each one of them, and they share in our victories.”

In conclusion, Faure insisted that attention in 2005 should focus firmly on the track. “All the manufacturers hope to see changes in the near future to how our sport is managed,” concluded Patrick Faure. “But while we wait, the best way to respond to the different debates surrounding us is to offer an exciting spectacle. At Renault, our contribution to that battle has been christened the R25.”

[Senna]

Nice car but why are the Renault drivers balancing an engine on their shoulders?

[Buttonfan]

Senna, on Feb 1 2005, 11:32 AM, said:

Nice car but why are the Renault drivers balancing an engine on their shoulders?

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Yeah, that is very strange!!

[Sato]

Perhaps deminstrating that its very lite?

[AutoRacer5]

Does Alonso get 5? I hope, cuz 5 is my lucky number. I think i shall support Alonso this year because of that, its one of two reasons why I supported DC for the last 2-3 years (also because he is from Scotland, and I'm part Scottish)

[Sato]

I'd support the driver with my lucky number, except its 18, so they often wouldn't be worth supporting.

[AutoRacer5]

18: The age where you can buy pornos.

[Sato]

Plus Drink, for Aussies.

[Senna]

AutoRacer5, on Feb 2 2005, 03:22 AM, said:

Does Alonso get 5? I hope, cuz 5 is my lucky number. I think i shall support Alonso this year because of that, its one of two reasons why I supported DC for the last 2-3 years (also because he is from Scotland, and I'm part Scottish)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I thought that you were a Michael Schumacher fan, which almost sounds like an oxymoron.  You seem to change your allegiance more times than Takuma Sato’s engine fails!

[Sato]

You can support more then one driver you know. I support Webber aswell as Sato you know.

[Buttonfan]

yeah, it is possible to support more than one driver. for me it is Button, the Ferrari boys, and the Renault drivers.

[AutoRacer5]

Senna, on Feb 2 2005, 08:27 AM, said:

I thought that you were a Michael Schumacher fan, which almost sounds like an oxymoron.  You seem to change your allegiance more times than Takuma Sato’s engine fails!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Schumi is (and always has been) a mainstay with me. Every year I hope DC does well because of Scottish heritage, because I am part Scottish, and because 5 is my lucky number, I hope they do well, too. But, I hope Schumi does best of all of them.

[Senna]

Buttonfan, on Feb 3 2005, 04:44 AM, said:

yeah, it is possible to support more than one driver. for me it is Button, the Ferrari boys, and the Renault drivers.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Doesn’t that get a bit messy?  What about divided loyalties?  You must have a preference like Autoracer5?

[nojvnof1]

I read somewhere this car has a v-keel suspension setup, what the??!!!   Car looks good though. What's with this shovel type front wing...BAR, Williams and Renault all have similar wings, are the others missing something or is it gonna flop, like the tusks. Can't wait for Melb!!

[AutoRacer5]

Well we have to see what the hell v-keel is then...

[Senna]

In recent years, we have seen two schools of thought evolve in front suspension design: the traditional single keel, with a single front lower wishbone, and the twin keel, which brings a measurable aerodynamic gain but can also have a structural penalty outweighing the benefit.

The v-keel is a very elegant solution to this dilemma, as it combines the virtues of both systems: having obtained an aerodynamic advantage for minimal structural penalty, while maintaining the preferred mechanical configuration for the front suspension.

[nojvnof1]

anyone find a good shot of this new v-keel layout?. I can't find a good one anywhere!!

[5P33D3V1L]

AutoRacer5, on Feb 2 2005, 03:22 AM, said:

Does Alonso get 5? I hope, cuz 5 is my lucky number. I think i shall support Alonso this year because of that, its one of two reasons why I supported DC for the last 2-3 years (also because he is from Scotland, and I'm part Scottish)

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Thats my lucky number   But your right theres no one worth supporting if their 18 but I like to see Jordan do well and one of their cars is number 18 I think.

[Senna]

Superstitious nonsense.

[Jenson_Rules]

well  my lucky number is 27 so i just stick with Button

[ecapdeville]

My lucky number is 13!

SO I dont have a driver to follow!



GO RENAULT

[Senna]