There Was No Respect Says Briatore

[narain fan 0]

Renault team boss Flavio Briatore has hit out at McLaren team boss Ron Dennis for the way he handled the signing of 2005 world champion, Fernando Alonso. Alonso, who secured the drivers crown for Renault in 2005, was announced as a new McLaren driver for 2007 without Briatore having any idea of what was going on.

In Briatore’s opinion, this was a mark of disrespect from Dennis, who could have gone about the move in a totally different manner that would have been respectful to all parties concerned.

"There was no respect in McLaren's announcement," Briatore was quoted as saying by the AFP. “It was not pleasant at all. There should be more respect in Formula One. Ron Dennis has not won the world title for seven years so now he wants to manufacture good news."

There was some criticism after the news was revealed as it was thought that Briatore would have been part of the negotiations, but that was not the case at all, even though he admits that it is only natural to look elsewhere for a new challenge…

"I didn't know about it. He did it on his own. He has been at Renault for five years and he wasn't going to spend his whole life with us. If you are the strongest, it's natural that you look for a new challenge."

[nojvnof1 0]

"Ron Dennis has not won the world title for seven years so now he wants to manufacture good news."

Ouch!

[Taku 0]

flabio takes the first swing of the handbag!

everyone knows hell hath no fury like a flabio scorned.

[Max Mosley 2]

[pumpdoc 2]

Flav is the last one that should be talking about respect, keep it in your pants chump!

[ecapdeville 0]

Well said Flavio!!!!

but not only Dennis did it...Alonso permited it...I cant believe it.

[Jem of the Shire 0]

Thats formula one for you. The harshest sport there is, whoever you are

[cavallino 2]

Alonso permited it...I cant believe it.

you think alonso has a code of morals

[Jem of the Shire 0]

alonso is an arse

[Kennye 0]

Guess Flavio needs some Listerine cool mint to get rid of that bitter taste in his mouth. I don't blame him for being angry, but there is a major conflict of interest sitting right next to him. You would think that was the major reason he was not part of the negotiations and he would understand that.

My only question is, was he told before the announcement was made to the press. If not, that might be what he is so upset about.

Time for Flav to take a chill pill and worry about the new season only 52 days, 19 hours and 45 minutes.... I'm getting excited again..... still no hotel room for Indy thought, need to keep searching AAAHHHH!!!!

Sorry to say, Silverstone is out for me this year, shooting for next year.

[Jem of the Shire 0]

Don't worry Flav you're the champ, Ron isnt - and anyway your next protege Kovalainen is coming into f1 soon! so who cares about alonso, he's old news. chin up! you get to retire after 2006 anyway cos renault are pulling out no doubt

[Chris Strange 0]

Flav is the last one that should be talking about respect, keep it in your pants chump!

Yeah! I was sure that word was missing from his dictionnary

[Wez 0]

you think alonso has a code of morals

Says the Schumacher supporter...

MS jumped ship in similar circumstances at the end of 95

[narain fan 0]

alonso is an arse

oh stop Bi***ing .the season is over and Alonso is the champ

[Jem of the Shire 0]

oh stop Bi***ing .the season is over and Alonso is the champ

I often cry myself to sleep because of it

[Senna 0]

Says the Schumacher supporter...

I often cry myself to sleep because of it

Does the doll provide no comfort? What about JB smiling back at you when you

[ecapdeville 0]

Does the doll provide no comfort? What about JB smiling back at you when you

[Jem of the Shire 0]

Thanks guys. Tonight I'll stick on the westlife cd and look up at God's very own masterpiece, Jenson Button

[Wez 0]

I often cry myself to sleep because of it

I hate to say this, but I can only see it getting worse for you in years to come

[Jem of the Shire 0]

I hate to say this, but I can only see it getting worse for you in years to come

yes now that he's gone and signed for mclaren, the little git will probably win some more!!! Dammit

[Jenson_Rules 0]

ive got kelly brook next to my bed so i often have great dreams as shes the last thing i see

[Jem of the Shire 0]

I have my wife next to me - it doesnt have quite the same effect

[Jenson_Rules 0]

thats not a nice thing to say!

[Jem of the Shire 0]

Good thing that she'll never read it then!

[Jenson_Rules 0]

wud u rather jenson was next to u? or westlife?