Category: Lead Articles

The conclusion of the German Grand Prix proved to be a bitter pill for many, but one which had to be swallowed.

Much has been made of Ferrari’s decision to move Felipe Massa aside to allow Fernando Alonso to win the German Grand Prix.  Read more... (1897 words, estimated 7:35 mins reading time)

On lap 48 of the German Grand Prix Fernando Alonso passed Felipe Massa for the lead of the race, a race the Spaniard would go on and win. Massa had the previous lap received a message from his engineer Rob Smedley, in which Smedley told his driver that Alonso was faster than him. The blogosphere was immediately aflame with speculation that the move was coded team orders, which are forbidden under article 39.1 of the Sporting Code.  Read more... (942 words, estimated 3:46 mins reading time)

• Ferrari Fined in team orders fiasco
• Comment: Ferrari preferring Alonso is no real surprise

Alonso the victor after Massa moves over; Vettel third on home soil; McLaren duo fourth and fifth

Fernando Alonso recorded his second victory of the season, as controversy reigned over the Ferrari team at the German Grand Prix.  Read more... (1262 words, estimated 5:03 mins reading time)

Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole at his home track, in a feverous qualifying session in Hockenheim.

The 23-year-old left it late to pip the Ferrari of Fernando Alonso, who had topped the opening two segments, by only two thousandths of a second.  Read more... (1367 words, estimated 5:28 mins reading time)

Sebastian Vettel topped final practice ahead of qualifying in Germany, as the session once again opened to rain showers.

The Red Bull driver left it late in front of his home fans, with Fernando Alonso in second and team-mate Mark Webber in third.  Read more... (549 words, estimated 2:12 mins reading time)

Fernando Alonso was fastest in the second German Grand Prix practice session, as the weather failed to impact on proceedings.

Although the track remained damp at the start of practice, all of the drivers emerged on slick tyres and attempted to get as much dry running as possible.  Read more... (540 words, estimated 2:10 mins reading time)

Hispania Racing has dropped Karun Chandhok for next weekend’s German Grand Prix, with Sakon Yamamoto once more taking to the cockpit of the F110.

The latter had mysteriously replaced Bruno Senna at the Murcia-based outfit for the British Grand Prix. However, with the Brazilian expected to return to the track at Hockenheim, the team has now announced that Yamamoto will now replace Chandhok.  Read more... (224 words, estimated 54 secs reading time)

Mark Webber says that he has cleared the air with Red Bull Racing, following the controversy which surrounded last weekend’s British Grand Prix.

The Australian driver was angered when team management decided to remove a newly-designed front wing from his car and give it to his team-mate, Sebastian Vettel.  Read more... (676 words, 1 image, estimated 2:42 mins reading time)

Boullier hopeful Russian won’t let him down; Renault set to introduce f-duct in late August

Renault team principal Eric Boullier believes that Vitaly Petrov’s future at the Enstone-based team is now in his own hands.

Petrov’s debut year in Formula One has often been overshadowed by his team-mate, Robert Kubica – who has consistently scored points, including a podium at Monaco.  Read more... (439 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)

Mark Webber sweeps all before him to win in Silverstone sunshine

Australian makes pointed remark on radio at the end: ‘Not bad for a number two driver’

Vettel finishes seventh after dropping to the back with a rear puncture from first corner contact with Hamilton  Read more... (1875 words, estimated 7:30 mins reading time)