Renault Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. of Brazil stands next to a plaque commemorating the career of his father, former F1 champion Nelson Piquet, at Catalunya's racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, in this April 24, 2008 file photo. After five Formula One races without so much as a point or a top-10 finish, Brazilian rookie Piquet did his best to sound upbeat about his prospects.
Renault's Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Junior of Brazil smiles as he leaves after a press meeting in downtown Istanbul in this August 23, 2007 file photo. After five Formula One races without so much as a point or a top-10 finish, Brazilian rookie Piquet did his best to sound upbeat about his prospects.
Renault's electrically- powered vehicle, built on the Megane model, makes its debut to the media on May 11, 2008 in Tel Aviv. Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Israeli Project Better Place, a Silicon Valley start-up, to introduce all-electric vehicles and a network of charging points in Israel and Denmark by 2011.
Renault's electrically- powered vehicle, built on the Megane model, makes its debut to the media on May 11, 2008 in Tel Aviv. Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Israeli Project Better Place, a Silicon Valley start-up, to introduce all-electric vehicles and a network of charging points in Israel and Denmark by 2011.
The charging point of Renault's electrically- powered vehicle, built on the Megane model, is shown to the media on May 11, 2008 in Tel Aviv. Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Israeli Project Better Place, a Silicon Valley start-up, to introduce all-electric vehicles and a network of charging points in Israel and Denmark by 2011.
The engine of Renault's electrically- powered vehicle, built on the Megane model, is shown to the media on May 11, 2008 in Tel Aviv. Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Israeli Project Better Place, a Silicon Valley start-up, to introduce all-electric vehicles and a network of charging points in Israel and Denmark by 2011.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - MAY 11: Renault's electric car, built on the Megane model, makes its debut to the media on May 11, 2008 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Project Better Place, a Silicon Valley start-up, to introduce all-electric vehicles and a network of charging points in Israel and Denmark by 2011.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - MAY 11: The engine of Renault's electric car, built on the Megane model, making its debut to the media on May 11, 2008 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Project Better Place, a Silicon Valley start-up, to introduce all-electric vehicles and a network of charging points in Israel and Denmark by 2011.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - MAY 11: Renault's electric car, built on the Megane model, makes its debut to the media on May 11, 2008 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Project Better Place, a Silicon Valley start-up, to introduce all-electric vehicles and a network of charging points in Israel and Denmark by 2011.
Toro Rosso Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, Renault Formula One reserve driver Lucas Di Grassi of Brazil and McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Heikki Kovalainen of Finland have fun after the drivers briefing for the Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park Formula One circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, May 9, 2008. The Turkish Grand Prix will be held here on Sunday, May 11, 2008.
Toro Rosso Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, Renault Formula One reserve driver Lucas Di Grassi of Brazil and McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Heikki Kovalainen of Finland have fun after the drivers briefing for the Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park Formula One circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, May 9, 2008. The Turkish Grand Prix will be held here on Sunday, May 11, 2008.