Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds have left Renault as the race fixing scandal comes to a head. This implication of guilt begs the question… what will happen to all of Renault’s 2008 points?  I’ve crunched some numbers and here is what I have:

If both Fernando Alonso and Nelsinho Piquet lose their points, nothing will change between Hamilton and Massa. One point still although they will both be 5 points richer

If just Piquet loses his points, then Massa goes up 3 points beating Hamilton by 2.

Check back on Sept. 21st for the results of the hearing…

I can’t believe that once again F1 has been embroiled in controversy as Nelson Piquet Jr. has alleged that he was ordered into the barrier at the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso, who had pitted his Renault early, would go on to lead the field after competitors dived into the pits under the safety car.

Flavio had to cheat with Schumi to win in 94, but Alonso beat Schumi in a fair fight. All Renault had to do this year was develop the car and not screw up pit stop after pit stop. For some reason the team can’t pull it together. Cheating to win, unfortunately, is terrible for not only the image of the team but for the sport as a whole.

Renault now face a true trial by fire. Sure to lose it’s star and already having lost it’s way, will Renault rise from the ashes of Alonso’s departure and this scandal to get back to winning habits?