The Rumour Was True

[Stephen Green]

The fact is, and explained by Patrick Faure, that both Trulli and Alonso are Renault 'Scholarship' drivers and Jenson wasn't, hence the move to replace Jenson with Alonso.

BAR have snapped Jenson up on a two year deal with an option on a further two years, and Dave Richards is quoted as saying he sees Jenson's deal as a four year contract.

Like many I feel sad that Jenson has been dropped by Renault, especially after his F3 showing with them and out performing Trulli consistently this season. For no otherreason than sour grapes, I would like to see Renault fall flat on their face next year but I doubt that will happen. For Jenson I feel sad because he has been forced out of a team which is on the ascend. However, under Dave Richards capable hands, one could say the same for BAR in the longer term.