The Weekly Grapevine
This week: teams shifting focus towards their 2006 campaign, and the future of Jordan Grand Prix
Shifting Focus Last year, around German Grand Prix time, a decision was taken within Renault F1's boardroom to confine development of their R24 to a 'need-to-do' level rather than eking out every last 1000th of a second. There was no chance, went the logic, of winning 2004 titles, so better to take a flyer on the still-to-be-introduced engine, tyre and aero regulations on the basis that FIA President Max Mosley invariably forces through his visions, and get on with building towards 2005.
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