The bright F1 future inspired by Renault's 'track cleaners'
As the debate still rages about how to reduce costs and keep Formula 1 an attractive prospect for teams amid the current crisis, a rule from 2003 that ultimately aided Renault to its first win is proof these measures do work
As Fernando Alonso celebrated his maiden Formula 1 victory at the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix, then Renault boss Flavio Briatore waved from the steps of the team's motorhome and beckoned me over.
"I wanna say something," he said, a cheeky grin spreading across his face. "This win, I want to dedicate it to all the housewives of the world."
Share Or Save This Story
Why Audi and Verstappen have complicated Formula 1’s driver market decisions
‘Metronomic’ Verstappen may rule F1, but it won’t last forever - Horner
RB brands Ricciardo/Tsunoda Chinese GP crashes “unnecessary”
Wolff: Mercedes can't just keep living off F1 ‘bright spots’
Sargeant baffled about not being told of illegal F1 safety car overtake
Mercedes plans Miami F1 upgrades as Russell urges back to basics approach
F1’s new points system looks on course to get support it needs
Why F1 2026 worst case fears could be key to new rules success
Ferrari announces HP as new F1 team title sponsor
Raul Fernandez set to get 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike at Jerez
Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
Mooted F1 points system like "putting a plaster on a big cut" - Ocon
How Stroll and Magnussen revealed the scale of F1’s racing and rules problems
Did F1's new sprint format work?
Chinese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
Why Verstappen's China F1 win was a sideshow to the real battle
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
