Close call at the front of the packRenault have the best chance of winning Sunday`s Bahrain opener of 2006, according to ex-champ Michael Schumacher. The German singled out the blue and yellow team, whose R26 is resided by reigning title winner Fernando Alonso.
“Renault seem to be very quick straight out of the box which gives them an edge,” said Schumacher.
It is also true that Michael`s impressive Friday practice time - more than half a second quicker than Alonso - was achieved with new tyres. Schumacher admitted: “I don`t think everyone did what we did. But I still reckon there are four teams capable of winning.
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Charged with being Bahrain`s hot favourite, however, 24-year-old Alonso pointed the finger in the direction of Jenson Button`s garage, as rumours did the rounds that Honda hid their potential on practice day.
“It`s nice of him to say that,” Button responded, “but I`m sure he`s just taking pressure off of himself. You have to say that Renault are the favourites, but I know that we are going to be challenging them a lot.”
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