Renault F1 Techical Chief Demands Major Changes

Renault’s chief technician Bob Wells has said that he wants major changes to the Renault formula 1 racing car.  His aim is to bring the Renault R28 in line with other competitors by the end of the season, he wants major improvements on the car to give Renault back the competitive edge it enjoyed three season ago with Fernando Alonso.

“I think just needing to improve is a bit of an understatement,” Bell said. “We need a tidal wave of change to move us back where we want to be, but that’s what we’re here to do.”

“Our biggest issue is the car’s aerodynamics, but there are also mechanical improvements we can make,” he added.

Renault are addressing the aerodynamics issue with a new aero package for Barcelona, they will be testing the new package over the next two weeks that could give the car .5 of a second extra. This will be the first step in improving the R28, Bell added Renault that the aero package is only the first stage of improvements and promised more will follow after Barcelona.