Huw Pugh Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Some breaking news - Renault have admitted the race fixing at Singapore. Flavio Briatore is to leave along with Pat Symmonds.BBC don't have any more details as yet, but stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Renault press release..http://www.ing-renaultf1.com/en/_2009/team...sk/communiques/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricpanda Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 On BBC it says they walked out as Renault would not contest allegations, so still avoiding admitting guilt?Im aware someone will probs link something from that renault link above but I cant open it at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) For anyone who is at work and has stupidly tight security settings...The ING Renault F1 Team will not dispute the recent allegations made by the FIA concerning the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.It also wishes to state that its managing director, Flavio Briatore and its executive director of engineering, Pat Symonds, have left the team.Before attending the hearing before the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Paris on 21 September 2009, the team will not make any further comment. Edited September 16, 2009 by treblet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricpanda Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 By not disputing it, they may feel it is not commercially viable to do so.Resignation of senior positions says otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 What a story! Surely they've told to resign in order to reduce any punishment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is fascinating, although I feel this may be the start of the end for the current Boy's Club which is the F1 senior management, teams and governing bodies. Its ready for a change.Bernie & Max.I bet they both new about it before it was leaked (I think Renault would have spoken to Bernie as Bernie has as much to lose as Renault has), Things that big effect everyone who is involved in the Sport.Especially large companies/banks who trade under there name, and will not allow it to be associated with a Team, or even Sport that has been caught for what is, an obvious set up.Renault were struggling last year, they needed a win. The team needed the win, to save from Renault selling up.700 people apparently.Rubbish! I refuse to believe that Renault have 700 people working on a F1 team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Flav is one of Bernie's main allies. When Max goes Bernie is a bit more isolated than previously. For him, its a bloody good job he's got the Concorde agreement signed and a bunch of new teams that will do as he wishes.Flav is one of Bernie's main allies. When Max goes Bernie is a bit more isolated than previously. For him, its a bloody good job he's got the Concorde agreement signed and a bunch of new teams that will do as he wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is fascinating, although I feel this may be the start of the end for the current Boy's Club which is the F1 senior management, teams and governing bodies. Its ready for a change.Bernie & Max.I bet they both new about it before it was leaked (I think Renault would have spoken to Bernie as Bernie has as much to lose as Renault has), Things that big effect everyone who is involved in the Sport.Especially large companies/banks who trade under there name, and will not allow it to be associated with a Team, or even Sport that has been caught for what is, an obvious set up.Renault were struggling last year, they needed a win. The team needed the win, to save from Renault selling up.700 people apparently.Rubbish! I refuse to believe that Renault have 700 people working on a F1 team!I thought it was around 250ish directly employed. Maybe the additional amount takes in to account those not directly employed but in the supply chain somewhere?Flav is one of Bernie's main allies. When Max goes Bernie is a bit more isolated than previously. For him, its a bloody good job he's got the Concorde agreement signed and a bunch of new teams that will do as he wishes.Wasn't it Flav though that was responsible for the whole FOTA break away etc. Essentially he wanted a bigger slice of the revenue pie which Bernie currently gets. I don't think Bernie or especially Max will be too sad to see him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Wasn't it Flav though that was responsible for the whole FOTA break away etc. Essentially he wanted a bigger slice of the revenue pie which Bernie currently gets. I don't think Bernie or especially Max will be too sad to see him go.They must get on in some respects though because they co-own QPR. I think the FOTA break away was more to do with breaking way from Max's bungled cost cutting measures than Bernie's exorbitant take of revenues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) Bernie and Flav and 1 other own a football team together, cant remember which one as I dont follow football.quick google reveals its QPR they ownGod dam it, you beat me to it ^ Edited September 16, 2009 by foxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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