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| Renault Launch R 25 Renault F1 team have launched their 2005 Challenger in Monaco on 1st feb .. Renault have place lots of Hopes on their R 25 to take them to F1 World Constructors Championship ...... they are sure that their Driver combination of experienced Giancarlo Fisichella and Young and Brash Fernando Alonso will take the Renault ahead of Ferrari this season ... As of Feb 1st all the Title contenders namely Mclaren Mercedes ,BMW Williams , BAR Honda and Renault except for Ferrari have launched their 2005 cars ... News Report : The Renault R25 was launched at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum on February 1st, and the team came out fighting. Chairman Patrick Faure said gaining podium finishes would no longer be enough and race wins were a must. Renault scored one victory last season, at Monaco, but the team wants to be up there challenging Ferrari in 2005. "Since Renault's return to Formula One in 2002, we have set ambitious objectives," said Faure. "We have achieved them each time, and I believe we can deliver on our promises once again. We want to be fighting for the world title in 2005-6, which means we must be among the teams who can compete with Ferrari on an equal footing this year." The R25 has a new integrated electronic system and the new engine, the RS25, has a lower centre of gravity and is designed for reliability. Technical director Bob Bell described the philosophy of the new car as one of "evolution", and much as the other teams, the focus has been on optimising stiffness and weight reduction. Another new feature of the R25 is its "v-keel" front suspension, which Bell believes will be an advantage. "In recent years, we have seen two schools of thought evolve in front suspension design: the traditional single keel, with a single front lower wishbone, and the twin keel, which brings a measurable aerodynamic gain but can also have a structural penalty outweighing the benefit," he explained. "We believe the v-keel is a very elegant solution to this dilemma, as it combines the virtues of both systems: we have obtained an aerodynamic advantage for minimal structural penalty, while maintaining our preferred mechanical configuration for the front suspension." The development of the R25 was shared between Enstone in the UK and Viry-Chatillon in France. At Enstone, technical director Bob Bell and chief designer Tim Densham worked on minimising the performance loss incurred by the new regulations. At Viry, the RS25 powerplant was overseen by engine technical director Rob White and project leader Axel Plasse. "In Formula One, you always need to be moving forwards, questioning your approach and getting better," said managing director Flavio Briatore. "Our two technical centres are in perfect synergy and this is reflected in the engine-chassis integration of the R25. The Renault Technocentre has also continued to provide valuable support in key technical areas. The team has done a very impressive job." Renault's driver line-up for 2005, Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella, is anticipated to be one of the stronger pairings on the grid. "The combination of Fernando and Giancarlo offers a blend of youth and experience, and they share the same competitive and aggressive attitude on the track," Briatore commented. "During the 2005 campaign, it will be key to score points regularly with both cars. We have high hopes for our driver line-up." "Fernando will reach his peak this year, while Giancarlo is at the top of his game. He is quick and, most importantly, a finisher. This is a key factor: being able to fight for the world title means systematically collecting points with two cars." It's Alonso's third season with Renault and, naturally, he is looking for wins. "Mentally, I am stronger and even better prepared," said the Spaniard. "We need to be quick during the race weekends and fighting at the front of the field for podiums and wins. It will be a long season, and it is a big job to be competitive against our rivals, but I am confident in the work of the team during the winter."  |
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