Renault escapes serious F1 sanctions

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Updated September 22, 2009 11:09:26

Racing team Renault has been given a two-year suspended ban from Formula 1 for their role in fixing last year's Singapore Grand Prix.

The team was called before governing body the FIA to answer charges they had asked a driver to crash, to help a team-mate win. The FIA inquest began when Formula One Renault Driver, Nelson Piquet Junior revealed he had conspired to crash his car in last year's Singapore grand prix. Some say the penalty is just a slap on the wrist.

Presenter: Philip Williams
Speakers: Bernard Ray, president of Renault racing team; Max Mosely, president of FIA; Murray Walker, race caller; Joni Schechter, former driver

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