Briatore: no rush over Fisichella's future
Giancarlo Fisichella has been told that he has at least until the start of the European season to convince Renault bosses that he is worth keeping for next year
The Italian endured a frustrating 2005 campaign with the team, as poor reliability wrecked his chances of fighting for the title, and had hoped that the new season would bring improved fortunes.
However, his year got off to the worst possible start when engine problems ruined his Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and left him unable to show what he could really do.
Renault boss Flavio Briatore insists, however, that a decision about Fisichella's future has not been taken yet - and claims the team are not in a rush to choose a replacement for Fernando Alonso.
"We have a very competitive team, so we need to find the right drivers," said Briatore at Sepang. "We'll see what happens.
"Fisichella's problems in Bahrain were completely our fault, we blame ourselves. We'll see how he is after three or four races. It is his second year with the team after a difficult season last year. We have plenty of time.
"We also have (test driver, Heikki) Kovalainen and we are pleased with him. Anything can happen."
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