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Second win crowns major Renault pay day

Just two weeks after taking victory in Singapore, Fernando Alonso delivered another magnificent performance to win today's Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway. Teammate Nelson Piquet also had a strong afternoon taking fourth place.

"It's still difficult to believe what we have done today!" exclaimed Alonso. "Winning in Singapore was unexpected, but we benefited from special conditions. Today we won again on a circuit that was not supposed to suit us. The team has really done a remarkable job to fight back this season and we are now the third strongest team. It's unbelievable and I am extremely happy this evening. "

Nelson Piquet commented, "I am very happy with this great result for the team. I had a bit of luck at the start, but after that the car handled really well, I was on the pace, and I just had to remain concentrated and keep pushing. The team is having a really strong end to the season and I hope that is going to continue."

Team boss Flavio Briatore added, "I am very happy as this is a superb result for the team, Fernando, Nelson and Renault. The victory is well deserved: Fernando and Nelson had great drives, our strategy worked wonderfully and after our difficult start to the season I want to thank all the members of the team for their efforts. We had said that we could come back to the top and we confirmed that here today."

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