Unwavering Support Fro Renault F1 In Sepang
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Executive Director of Maju Motors, Mr Chan Key Hong, was among the thousands of supporters who went to watch the Formula One race live last Sunday in Sepang, Malaysia. Mr Chan Key Hong has shown unwavering support for the Renault Fl team and has travelled to Sepang every year since 2003.

During his trip, Mr Chan Key Hong had an opportunity to visit the Renault F I pit at Sepang Grand Prix, as well as to speak with the drivers.

Year 2007 could be a rocky year for the Renault Fl team, as Fernando Alonso left for Mclaren Mercedez this season, so Giancarlo Fisichella and new driver Heiki Kovalainen have to step up.

In addition, the Renault F I team is also currently experiencing major changes in its new technical structures and Bridgestone tyres.

But, at Renault, adapting to changes has been one of its major strengths in recent years and this may continue in 2007. The team has also changed its main sponsor to The ING Group - the world's top financial institution.

However, at the Sepang F1 Grand Prix, Giancarlo Fisichella only managed to finish in sixth place, while Heiki Kovalainen finished in eighth position.

After the race, Renault F1 team's Managing Director Flavio Briatore said, "This is our level at the moment and we got everything possible from the race this afternoon.

"I think our result was the one we deserved, and there is no other answer for us than to carry on, working hard to climb back to the top."

Pat Symonds, the Executive Director of Engineering, said, "This was the best result we could achieve with the car we have at the moment. Giancarlo drove a very impressive race, moving up to the sixth position, which included four places gained with some incisive, aggressive driving at the start and in the first corners. '

"Heikki was very unfortunate to get boxed in at the start but after that, he drove a good race and came home with a well-deserved first point in his F1 career. It goes without saying that we cannot be satisfied with our level of performance, but I believe we raced well with what we had today."-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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