XPB Images By crashing his Renault R28 into the wall during the inaugural 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, which took place on this date eight years ago, Nelson Piquet Jr brought out an early Safety Car period. This ultimately paved the way to team-mate Fernando Alonso, who had pitted moments earlier, winning Formula One’s first-ever night race. The Brazilian initially labelled the accident as a mistake but when he was axed by the French manufacturer one year later Piquet claimed he had been asked to trigger the neutralisation to help the Spaniard. The FIA launched an investigation into the allegations and eventually charged Renault with conspiracy, with managing director Flavio...
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