Mclaren are still our rivals

By Kristien Barker
May 2 2006

Renault pilot Giancarlo Fisichella insists that Mclaren Mercedes are Renault F1's biggest rivals this season in terms of regaining the Championships despite Ferrari challanging Renault and winning the previous grand prix at Imola

Fisico was asked who was up there with Renault "McLaren is there," he insisted.

"I think McLaren has the potential to be our biggest opponent."

Fisichella was also asked about Itallian team Ferrari and their potential challenge, "Ferrari made a big step forward compared to last year, but Imola is a special circuit for them," he said.

"Honda looks very strong, very, very strong in a qualifying session, but they are not that strong in the race."