Oh wait, the Managing Director just quit after their ex-driver alleged that the former asked him to CRASH ON PURPOSE!   Why would a multi-national financial institution have issues with that?

The official release from ING stated that they made their decision, “in light of the verdict of the World Motor Sport Council of 21 September 2009 concerning the events that occurred at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix”.  They also stated that they were “disappointed”.

Earlier today Mutua Madrilena a Spanish Insurance backer also ended their sponsorship relationship with the team.  Two high level folks are out, marquee sponsors are gone, seems like this story might be about over.

Hey ING!  Your logo prettys up a car real nice.  You have any interest in winning a few races?  I know just the guy you should talk to. 

So at the time of this posting first practice for the Singapore GP is in just under 6 hours.  What are the cars and crew for Renault F1 going to look like tomorrow?  They just going to wear Dickies work shirts?  Dig up some old Mild Seven garb?  (I think SpeedGear still has some of that stuff on clearance).

Well I’m signing off and setting my alarm for bright and early so I can see first hand.  If you Renault guys are reading this I vote for plane white unis that say “Crew” and a plane white car that says “Chassis”.  Just a thought.