A weekend to forget admits Briatore

Renault endured a difficult Bahrain Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso finishing in tenth position, while team-mate Nelson Piquet retired from the race with a gearbox problem.

After qualifying in tenth and 14th, the team acknowledged that it would be difficult to score points, but remained optimistic of making progress in the race. Both drivers made the most of an eventful first lap to gain positions, but trouble hit on lap two as Alonso sustained damage to the rear of this car and Piquet spun on some oil, dropping down the field.

Alonso was unable to progress further than tenth while Piquet

6.4.2008   ▪ Formula One    ▪ Briatore    ▪ en.f1-live.com