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| 19 December: Statements from Patrick Faure, Renault F1 Team President and Fernando Alonso, 2005 Formula One World Champion A statement from Renault F1 Team President Patrick Faure concerning Fernando Alonso's departure at the end of the 2006 season. "The Renault F1 Team and Fernando Alonso have enjoyed historic successes together since he joined the team in 2002. I was disappointed to learn of Fernando's decision but, by the end of 2006, he will have spent five seasons with Renault. Fresh challenges are essential for any sportsman, and he has taken the decision to pursue a new direction in his career. That is part of Formula 1, and part of life. "Our priority at the moment is 2006. We aim to maintain our level of performance in next year with an aggressive technical programme and competitive approach. The teams at Viry and Enstone proved this year that they can do the job, and every member of the team is working 100% to produce a package that will allow both Fernando and Giancarlo Fisichella to defend the team's position as world champions. Our aim will be to win again in 2006." A statement from Fernando Alonso following his decision to change teams at the end of 2006. "As everybody will now be aware, I have taken the decision to leave Renault after the 2006 season. I achieved my lifetime ambition with Renault this year, and for my career, I felt that it was time for a new challenge. That will be to try and win with another team. "At this point in time, though, I am concentrating on 2006. Renault brought me into Formula 1, brought me my first title, and I will be working to repeat that success next year. The signs so far are very positive on every level. I am confident the chassis will be quick, and the engine team are doing a fantastic job on the new V8. I am looking forward to a very successful 2006 season." related: Latest Formula 1 News from Renault: Renault F1 Team unveils the R27 in Amsterdam (24/01/2007)Renault R27 Technical Specifications (24/01/2007) Bob Bell, Technical Director Q&A (24/01/2007) Rob White, Deputy Managing Director (Engine) Q&A (24/01/2007) Pat Symonds, Executive Director of Engineering Q&A (24/01/2007) Denis Chevrier, Head of Engine Track Operations Q&A (24/01/2007) Giancarlo Fisichella Q&A (24/01/2007) Heikki Kovalainen Q&A (24/01/2007) The World Champion says 'Gracias' (25/10/2006) Interview with Flavio Briatore (06/09/2006) More news from Renault F1
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