It's official: Kimi will be back in F1 in 2012!

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12-09-2011, 02:13 PM

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The problem with that is, Renault isn't Renault anymore. They don't have the money that they had before, because now they are majority owned by Genii capital and Lotus Cars UK.

Renault the car company is throwing their weight behind Red Bull.

Yeah that would certainly have an impact on how good the car is.

Lewis, Since Renault owns Nissan, perhaps an 'Infinity" branded engine is still the Renault?

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12-09-2011, 04:40 PM

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Lewis, Since Renault owns Nissan, perhaps an 'Infinity" branded engine is still the Renault?

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Yes it is, just a martketing direction they are going in. With back to back WC with help from Vettel and Newey, coupled with the fact they are favored until the new turbo engine rules come into affect in a couple years, they ain't changing anything from a technical stand point.

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