Renault positive after first run

The Renault team are feeling positive about the upcoming season after witnessing the new R28 in action for the first time at Valencia on Monday.
Fernando Alonso, who is returning to the team with whom he won both his World titles, put the new car through its paces at the Spanish track. He amassed 39 laps and didn't encounter any problems as the team completed its programme for the day.
"It was a good first day of work, which is always important with a new car," said Renault's test chief engineer, Christian Silk.
"The whole team is very enthusiastic about working with the R28 and it is clear that everyone has given their all to get this new car on track.
"We were able to follow our programme without any difficulties and there were no big surprises with the new car. It is a solid basis on which we can build in the days to come."
Bob Bell, the team's technical director, was full of praise for all those working in the Renault factory, saying it's thanks to them that the team could get through their first test without any glitches.
"Today has been very successful. We completed just under 40 laps and the car ran pretty much trouble-free - that is about as good a first day as you can expect with a new car," he said.
"We would have completed our first run pretty much on time if it had not been for the weather, and I think that's a real tribute to the whole factory and all the hard work that has been put in to get this car here today.
"Overall, a really positive first day's work."