If Giancarlo Fisichella's victory in Australia's traditionally unpredictable season-opening event earlier this month gave a strong hint that Renault could be frontrunners this season, Fernando Alonso's win in Malaysia made it blindingly obvious. This year's Renault is World Champion material. Alonso, like Fisichella in Melbourne, started from pole position after sitting out much of the early practice sessions. He set a blistering pace once he got on track for qualifying and his car seemed so perfect for its environment he was able to cruise to victory without a worry.
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