'Petrov closing in on Renault deal'
Credit: PlanetF1.com (www.planetf1.com)
Vitaly Petrov is on the verge of securing a new Renault contract for next year's Championship after impressing in Abu Dhabi.
Petrov's future had been on the line in recent months after the Russian rookie failed to produce the level of performance that Renault had hoped for from him.
However, he came back strong in the season finale in Abu Dhabi, holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso for almost 40 laps in intense circumstances.
And that drive, team boss Eric Boullier says, may have been enough to secure Petrov a second season with Renault.
"His performance in Abu Dhabi will be a positive in our consideration," Boullier told Autosport. "But we still have to sit down and I want to make sure my mind is fresh to think over the situation.
"There are still some frustrations but I have to consider the global package, and I have to say that Abu Dhabi was positive for him."
Boullier, though, did admit that he is still talking with other drivers, although at present he is leaning towards re-signing Petrov.
"There is still some push, but I have been very frank with them. It is more positive for Vitaly than negative, so there is less chance for them," he said.
Credit: PlanetF1.com (www.planetf1.com)
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