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Don't give up, Renault tell Schumacher

(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-10-10 08:56

"It's his last race, if nothing else, and even if Fernando is sitting on his tail, he'll want to win that race so much."

Renault are now nine points clear of Ferrari in the constructors' standings and will be favourites to retain that crown as well.

While Alonso, who is leaving for McLaren at the end of the season, need only secure a point at Interlagos, the team will need him to do better than that.

They will also be looking to team mate Giancarlo Fisichella, third on Sunday, to take on Schumacher to help both championships. If the Italian wins at Interlagos, he can guarantee Alonso the title.

Symonds refused to take anything for granted, however.

"Let's think about the last two races, China and Japan, very unexpected results with things turning around a lot from Saturday to Sunday," he said.

"So we mustn't be complacent. I'm very pleased to be in this position and I'm much happier than if we were on our back foot trying to fight. But it's far from over. It's going to be a great race in Brazil."