Renault promise special Alonso set-up
Alonso is within touching distance of the title
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Tuesday, 10, Oct 2006 10:20
Renault team bosses are ready to sacrifice performance in order to ensure that Fernando Alonso's car gives him the maximum chance of completing the Brazilian grand prix in a fortnight's time.
After title rival Michael Schumacher's engine failure at Suzuka handed Alonso a ten-point lead in the championship, engine boss Denis Chevrier is determined that the Spaniard will prevail.
"We are not going to be looking for that final tenth (of a second) at Interlagos on October 22nd," the engine boss admitted.
"Fernando is not going to give up a chance to win if he sees that it is possible. Nevertheless, his objectives in Brazil will be different."
An eighth finish in the season's final race would be enough for Alonso to retain the drivers' championship, while his team lead the constructors' race by nine points.
Seven-time world champion Schumacher's hopes seem to rest on a victory for himself and Alonso finishing out of the points.
In such an event the German would crown his retirement with yet another title thanks to winning more races over the course of this fascinating season.