F1: Renault and i-mode join forces

The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team is pleased to announce the signature of  
a long-term partnership agreement with NTT DoCoMo, Inc., the Japanese   
market-leader in mobile communications and a service provider of        
i-mode, for 2004 and beyond.                                            

NTT DoCoMo's i-mode is the world's most popular platform for mobile
e-mail and internet access. In addition to serving over 40 million
mobile phone users in Japan, i- mode is available in Taiwan, Belgium,
France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and, next year, will be
brought to market in Greece.

<b>Patrick Faure</b>, Chairman:

"We are delighted to welcome i-mode as a partner of the Renault F1      
Team. Communications and mobility are at the core of i-mode's business, 
and also critical factors for Renault and its Formula 1 operation. We   
are a perfect fit, and look forward to a successful future together."   

<b>Flavio Briatore</b>, Managing Director:

"Renault had a fantastic season in 2003, and this new partnership is    
proof of a strong team and a healthy sport. We will be making another   
step forward in performance next year, and it is a pleasure to be       
taking that step in partnership with i-mode."                           

<b>Keii-chi Enoki</b>, Executive Vice President, managing director of   
NTT DoCoMo's i-mode Business Division:                                  

"We are delighted to become a partner of the Mild Seven Renault         
F1 Team. This relationship is a tremendous opportunity to enhance       
awareness of our world-leading i-mode brand in F1 markets around the    
globe."                                                                 

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