What a long day in the office... was glad to take a few minutes off to check out what's happening in the F1 world. Of course I am antsy about the Bahrain GP, and really looking forward to this weekend.
One of the stories highlighted in Planet F1 is how Fernando is denying the "Escape Clause" in his contract with Renault. He is direct though, regarding the flexibility of drivers' contracts with teams. That is a fact, and no one can refute it as we have seen many examples in the past.
What really got my attention were the following lines in the article:
"We are disappointed with our performances in the first two races but it is not time to give up now, it is time to keep working as hard as we can,"
"Then we will see at the middle of the season or the end of the season where we are.
"Next year there is a big change of rules it seems and that can change the picture again in F1.
"So, at the moment I am really convinced that we can do a good job - Renault and I together."
I believe that this has to be one of the better interviews for Fernando this year. He comes across as honest, credible and most importantly, hopeful in terms of what can be achieved with the team that he is with now. Loyalty from a driver to his team, for some reason, seems to be a very pertinent point in Fernando's storyline in the media.
I think the negative slant that comes out in the media, each time Fernando says anything about leaving Renault is due to the massive onslaught of the "Return of the Prodigal Son" angle upon his re-joining the team. I believe that this is a very important message and it has been implanted in the minds of most people, that in his hour of need, he returned home to the nest that nurtured his career. So whether he likes it or not, it is crucial that Fernando plays along these lines.
Given the fact that this interview has not been twisted (yet,) by the English speaking press - it definitely is a job well done for Fernando.
Keep it up :o) You know the whole world is watching.
One of the stories highlighted in Planet F1 is how Fernando is denying the "Escape Clause" in his contract with Renault. He is direct though, regarding the flexibility of drivers' contracts with teams. That is a fact, and no one can refute it as we have seen many examples in the past.
What really got my attention were the following lines in the article:
"We are disappointed with our performances in the first two races but it is not time to give up now, it is time to keep working as hard as we can,"
"Then we will see at the middle of the season or the end of the season where we are.
"Next year there is a big change of rules it seems and that can change the picture again in F1.
"So, at the moment I am really convinced that we can do a good job - Renault and I together."
I believe that this has to be one of the better interviews for Fernando this year. He comes across as honest, credible and most importantly, hopeful in terms of what can be achieved with the team that he is with now. Loyalty from a driver to his team, for some reason, seems to be a very pertinent point in Fernando's storyline in the media.
I think the negative slant that comes out in the media, each time Fernando says anything about leaving Renault is due to the massive onslaught of the "Return of the Prodigal Son" angle upon his re-joining the team. I believe that this is a very important message and it has been implanted in the minds of most people, that in his hour of need, he returned home to the nest that nurtured his career. So whether he likes it or not, it is crucial that Fernando plays along these lines.
Given the fact that this interview has not been twisted (yet,) by the English speaking press - it definitely is a job well done for Fernando.
Keep it up :o) You know the whole world is watching.
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