The Renault F1 Team drivers stopped off in Singapore on the way to Kuala Lumpur for this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.

En route from the Maldives to Kuala Lumpur, the Mild Seven Renault F1 Team drivers stopped off in Singapore for the press and public launches of the new Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet, and also to compère a charity auction on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymthoma Foundation for children suffering from leukaemia.

Held at The Pines Club in Singapore, the event proved a resounding success, raising over $23,000 for the nominated cause, whose patron is Mrs Goh Chok Tong, wife of the Singapore prime minister.

“We were more than happy to make use of our profile to raise money for this cause,” commented Fernando Alonso. “It is a fantastic privilege to be part of Formula 1, and an event like this really reminds us how lucky we are. I am pleased that this auction was able to make a meaningful contribution to the hospital.”

The drivers arrived  in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, spending the afternoon at the circuit with their engineers in order to begin preparations for Friday’s opening practice sessions.