Teams are listed in 2005 championship order

FERNANDO ALONSO (Spain) 24 years old (July 29, 1981). Eight career wins, 69 starts, nine pole positions. WORLD CHAMPION.

GIANCARLO FISICHELLA (Italy) 33 (Jan 14, 1973). Two wins, 159 starts, two poles. Fifth in 2005.

Renault will be in the hunt for both titles again, although Alonso`s shock decision to join McLaren in 2007 was a blow to morale. Fisichella will never get a better chance.

Car: Renault V8-powered R26, Michelin tyres.