Valencia: the organizers delighted

A few hours after the verdict of the FIA ​​Court of Appeal, the organizers welcomed this decision which allows Renault and a fortiori to Fernando Alonso to be present in Valencia this weekend for the European Grand Prix. “ Alonso's presence is excellent news for the race », Declared Jorge Martinez, vice-president of Valmort Sports, the organizing company, to AFP. “ This is especially a plus for Spanish supporters He continued.

The organizers had feared that the absence of their national driver would scare away the supporters who only have eyes for their champion. The FIA ​​Court of Appeal was ultimately more lenient towards the Renault team. If she had initially received a suspension, this sanction was ultimately transformed into a simple reprimand accompanied by a fine of 50000 dollars.

« It would not have made sense to celebrate a race in Spain without the standard bearer of Spanish motorsport », concluded Mr. Martinez.