Grandprix.com, 30 Aug 2009
The Brazilian TV station Globo has claimed that Nelson Piquet was ordered to crash by the Renault team during the Singapore GP last year. The accident resulted in a Safety Car which played into the hands of Fernando Alonso, who had pitted just before the accident occurred. The result was that Renault was able to win the race.
There were suspicions at the time that this had happened but there was no proof. Since Piquet was fired by Renault, claims have been flying around and Globo says that it has received information that there is evidence to back up the story. We hear that the FIA may call in an independent body to investigate the claims being made.
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F1 launches Singapore race probe - BBC Sport
FIA launches grand prix ‘fix’ probe - Times Online
F1 governing body opens race probe - Reuters India
Fernando Alonso’s ‘lucky’ Singapore win back in spotlight - Times Online
FIA to investigate after 'cheat' claims over Renault win at Singapore Grand Prix - Telegraph.co.uk
FIA investigate Fernando Alonso's win in Singapore - Typicallyspanish.com
FIA to investigate Singapore GP 2008 - Formula1.net
