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F1 News & Discussions => General F1 Discussion => Topic started by: vanquish89 on June 15, 2006, 01:24:48 PM
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Renault has announced that it has re-signed Giancarlo Fisichella for the 2007 season.
The Italian, whose future was in doubt with his existing contract expiring at the end of 2006, has secured a one-year extension to his association with the world champion team.
“It was very important for me to know my future as soon as possible in the season,” said the 33-year-old.
“I am delighted to be staying at Renault next year, and to have the opportunity to see my hard work with the team over the past two seasons come to fruition.
“I want to thank the Renault F1 Team and the Renault Group for the trust they have placed in me.
“This clear vision for the future means I can focus 100% on the job at hand: retaining the constructors’ championship with Renault in 2006 and finishing as high as possible in the drivers’ standings.”
Renault team boss Flavio Briatore said Fisichella’s improved performance this year – he has scored 32 points so far compared to 17 at the same stage last season – had persuaded him to re-sign the Roman.
“We are extremely pleased to continue working with Giancarlo next year,” Briatore said.
“He was an integral part of our championship success last year; he has upped his game significantly for 2006, making the team even stronger; we believe he can do it again for 2007.
“It is important for Renault to maintain continuity as we move into next year, and Giancarlo’s integration with the team is now perfect.
“What’s more, his experience with the team over two championship campaigns will be an invaluable asset.
“We will have ambitious targets for next season, and Giancarlo is capable of achieving them.”
But who will be his team mate in 07?