Hamilton faces Belgian Grand Prix hearing Sep 22, 2008
Lewis Hamilton and his bosses at McLaren attended a hearing Monday at Formula One headquarters that will decide whether to reinstate his Belgian Grand Prix victory. After three hours of meetings, Hamilton emerged and walked to the neighboring Hotel Crillon in central Paris surrounded by bodyguards, ignoring reporters' questions. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hamilton ready for Belgian Grand Prix appeal Sep 22, 2008
The British driver was controversially penalised 25 seconds after winning the Belgian Grand Prix two weeks ago, a decision which relegated the McLaren star to third place. Hamilton was adjudged to have cut a chicane during a duel with Finnish rival Kimi Raikkonen in the closing laps. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton faces day in court before night race Sep 21, 2008
Should the court decide to overrule Belgian Grand Prix stewards, who stripped Hamilton of victory at Spa this month and demoted him to third for cutting a chicane, then the McLaren driver could see his lead over Ferrari's Felipe Massa increase from one point to seven with four races remaining ... "Most people who were watching (the Belgian Grand Prix) would say Lewis deserved to win that race and not Felipe," added the Briton. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hard to find support for Hamilton's Bus Stop robbery Sep 14, 2008
Other than three FIA stewards, Ferrari and Jarno Trulli, it's hard to find anyone who supports the decision to hand Lewis Hamilton a retrospective 25-second penalty for cutting the Bus Stop chicane during his duel with Kimi Raikkonen in the enthralling closing stages of the Belgian Grand Prix. Three men in blazers wrecked Hamilton's finest hour in racing after he emerged on top of a battle with the reigning world champ and treacherously slippery conditions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McLaren appeal to be heard this month Sep 13, 2008
MONZA, Italy -- McLaren's appeal against the 25-second sanction which cost Lewis Hamilton victory in the Belgian Grand Prix last Sunday, will be heard in Paris on September 22 ... Hamilton was alleged to have gained an advantage by going off track and into a safety area when attempting to pass defending drivers world champion Kimi Raikkonen of Finland, who defended his position at the Bus Stop chicane during the Belgian Grand Prix. (CNN -- International)
Penalty on Hamilton a bit harsh, say rivals Sep 13, 2008
THE penalty that stripped Lewis Hamilton of his Belgian Grand Prix victory was deemed harsh by his rival drivers on Thursday. Hamilton was penalised for gaining an unfair advantage after the McLaren driver cut across a chicane to take the lead from Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen in the dramatic closing stages of Sunday s race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Only One Way I'll Clean Up Sep 13, 2008
But the tide looks to have turned for the championship leader's team in the eyes of the public at least with growing conviction worldwide that the FIA are on trial over events in the Belgian Grand Prix just as much as McLaren are. Despite the impending appeal to be heard on a week on Monday in Paris, Hamilton said he wanted to do the talking at the wheel of his McLaren and win his first world title on the tarmac and not in some obscure court room. (Glasgow Daily Record)
FIA to hear McLaren Belgian GP appeal Sep 12, 2008
FIA has agreed to hear McLaren's appeal of the drive-through penalty that cost Lewis Hamilton the Belgian Grand Prix. The governing body said Friday the hearing will take place at FIA's Paris headquarters on Sept. 22 in front of the body's International Court of Appeal six days before the Singapore GP.. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Hamilton penalty hearing set for September 22 Sep 12, 2008
McLaren's attempt to reinstate Lewis Hamilton as Belgian Grand Prix winner will be heard by Formula One's court of appeal in Paris on September 22, the governing FIA said on Friday. Championship leader Hamilton was stripped of the victory after race stewards at Spa ruled he had gained an advantage from cutting a chicane while challenging Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen for the lead. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
* Lewis Hamilton states case as McLaren appeal Sep 11, 2008
Lewis Hamiltons McLaren team confirmed on Tuesday they were appealing against the controversial decision to strip the British Formula One driver of his victory in last weekends Belgian Grand Prix ... In a statement, British team McLaren said: Following our decision to register our intention to appeal the penalty handed out to Lewis Hamilton by the FIA [International Automobile Federation] stewards at the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix, we hereby confirm that we have now lodged notice of appeal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ferrari world champion refuses to throw in the towel Sep 11, 2008
Raikkonen crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on the penultimate lap on Sunday to end the race pointless. He was running second at the time and had he made it to the finish line he and not team-mate Felipe Massa would have been awarded the race victory following Hamilton s 25-second penalty for an illegal manoeuvre in passing Raikkonen. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren appeal Hamilton's F1 penalty Sep 10, 2008
McLaren appeal Lewis Hamilton's demotion at Belgian Grand Prix ... Felipe Massa: Hamilton deserved to lose Belgian Grand Prix win ... LONDON, England (CNN) -- McLaren have lodged an appeal over the controversial time penalty that cost Lewis Hamilton victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. (CNN -- International)
Belgian farce hurts F1 Sep 10, 2008
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Although Lewis Hamilton will be smarting after being stripped of his hard-fought Belgian Grand Prix win, the real loser is Formula One. Lewis Hamilton celebrates his Belgian GP win -- he would later be demoted to third for an illegal move. (CNN -- International)
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As expected, the McLaren Formula One team appealed the 25-second penalty that cost Lewis Hamilton the victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing September 12 - 14 Sep 10, 2008
The shock waves continued following the controversial finish in the Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren confirmed Tuesday they have filed an appeal against the penalty that was assessed to driver Lewis Hamilton at the conclusion of the race ... "Following our decision to register our intention to appeal the penalty handed out to Lewis Hamilton by the FIA Stewards at the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix, we hereby confirm that we have now lodged notice of appeal," McLaren's Formula One CEO Martin Whitmarsh said... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
McLaren challenges Hamilton penalty Sep 9, 2008
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Formula one was plunged into new controversy on Sunday when race stewards at the Belgian Grand Prix stunningly stripped Lewis Hamilton of a brilliant victory. The stewards' decision came long after the race when the Briton and his McLaren team were hit with a 25-second penalty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Controversy hits F1 as Hamilton is stripped of victory Sep 9, 2008
McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates by spraying champagne on the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorcamps, Belgium, on Sunday ... Formula One was plunged into new controversy on Sunday when race stewards at the Belgian Grand Prix stunningly stripped Lewis Hamilton of a brilliant victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Raikkonens title hopes fading fast Sep 9, 2008
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: Ferrari commiserated with their Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen on Sunday after a Belgian Grand Prix that left his title hopes looking slimmer than ever. The Finn spun and crashed out on the penultimate lap while fighting McLarens Lewis Hamilton for the lead on a wet track. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
New faces riding high in AMA Toyota Motocross Sep 9, 2008
Sunday's race on the former home of Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix marks the first time Champ Car has visited Europe since racing in England and Germany in 2003. Five drivers are left from that swing, including three-time defending champ and points leader Sebastien Bourdais. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Kenyan steward denies Formula one conspiracy Sep 9, 2008
Kenyan Surinder Thathi, one of the three stewards at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday where Lewis Hamilton was stripped of victory, said on Tuesday there was no conspiracy against the McLaren team. "There was no conspiracy against anybody, McLaren included. We acted professionally and within the FIA rules. Hamilton took a short cut inside of the corner while off the track," Thathi told Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Massa wins GP as Hamilton is demoted Sep 8, 2008
(CNN) -- Ferrari's Felipe Massa was declared the winner of the Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton, who was first over the finishing line, was given a 25-second penalty for an illegal maneuver and demoted to third. Massa had been lying third when Hamilton and Raikkonen fought out the finish. (CNN -- International)
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Felipe Massa was declared the winner of Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps after Lewis Hamilton was penalized for cutting a corner during a late duel with world champion Kimi Raikkonen. Hamilton crossed the line 14. (Boston Globe)
Formula One drivers find peace in Switzerland Sep 8, 2008
Lewis Hamilton came third in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver had finished first but was given a 25-second penalty for an illegal manoeuvre. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Hamilton punished as F1 plunged into 'race-rigging' Sep 8, 2008
Formula one was plunged into new controversy when race stewards at the Belgian Grand Prix stunningly stripped Lewis Hamilton of a brilliant victory. The stewards' decision, which will be seen by many as part of a conspiracy to rig the results to ensure a close fight in the title race, came long after Sunday's race when they hit the Briton and his McLaren team with a 25-second penalty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fannie and Freddie to the fore Sep 8, 2008
The papers react to the news that Lewis Hamilton was stripped of his Belgian Grand Prix win by Formula One stewards. He was "robbed of victory", the Sun says, after being judged to have gained an unfair advantage on a corner. (BBC News -- UK)
Johnson Smokin' Into Chase Sep 8, 2008
" Busch, with eight Cup wins this season, is the top seed in the Chase. Edwards is second based on his six victories and Johnson is third. They are the only three drivers in the field with multiple wins, and five of the contenders start the Chase winless this season. David Ragan and Kasey Kahne were the only two drivers mathematically eligible to race their way into the Chase field. Ragan put on a gutsy push before contact with other cars ended his run with a 32nd-place finish. Kahne finished... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hamilton punishment whips up another F1 storm Sep 8, 2008
Formula One faced familiar accusations of shooting itself in the foot on Monday after McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was stripped of a sensational Belgian Grand Prix win. "This is the worst judgement in the history of F1," fulminated former champion and television commentator Niki Lauda after race stewards handed McLaren's championship leader a retrospective 25-second penalty that dropped him to third place. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Massa declared winner of Belgian GP Sep 8, 2008
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -Ferrari's Felipe Massa has been declared the winner of the Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was given a 25-second penalty for an illegal maneuver. Hamilton had finished first Sunday after dramatically overtaking Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, but race stewards said he had cut across a chicane to gain an advantage before passing the defending world champion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamilton extends lead in F1 with Belgian GP win Sep 8, 2008
Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday ... SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix in a rain-splashed finish on Sunday, extending his lead in the championship standings after race leader Kimi Raikkonen spun off during the next-to-last lap. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
* F1: Hamilton wins slippery Grand Prix in Belgium Sep 8, 2008
Britains Lewis Hamilton reinforced his world championship lead by claiming his fifth win of the season at a dramatic, rain-swept Belgian Grand Prix yesterday. The 23-year-old Englishman is now eight points ahead of Brazilian Felipe Massa of Ferrari in the championship after luckless defending champion Kimi Raikkonen of Finland crashed out in the final laps after dominating the race. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hamilton demoted Sep 8, 2008
FORMULA One was plunged into new controversy yesterday when race stewards at the Belgian Grand Prix stunningly stripped Briton Lewis Hamilton of a brilliant victory ... End of the road: The Ferrari car of Kimi Raikkonen is being transported to the teams garage after he crashed at the Belgian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Teachers' protest quashed in Haryana Sep 8, 2008
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Edwards denies Bowyer to win Nationwide Sep 8, 2008
"We are going through different scenarios right now and should know something shortly."Asked if it was possible Allmendinger wouldn't be back, Frye said "Yes, that's one of the scenarios."HAMILTON DOCKED: Felipe Massa was declared the winner of the Belgian Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton was penalized for cutting a corner during a late duel with world champion Kimi Raikkonen in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Hamilton crossed the line 14. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamilton stripped of victory in Belgium Grand Prix Sep 8, 2008
McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, overtaking Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland during the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday ... More than two hours after driving one of the most spectacular races of his career, Lewis Hamilton, the leader of the Formula One championship and the man who crossed the finish line first to take the victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, was given a 25-second penalty that demoted him to third place. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Lewis Hamilton won Belgian Grand Prix fairly, says dad Anthony Sep 8, 2008
Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps. Anthony Hamilton defended his distraught son after the glittering prize was ripped from his son's hands at Spa-Francorchamps. (Mirror.co.uk)
Hamilton stripped of win Sep 8, 2008
Lewis Hamilton was stripped of victory in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after being penalised 25 seconds by the race stewards. Ferrari's Felipe Massa was promoted to race winner. (iAfrica.com)
F1 In 'Race- Rigging' Row Sep 8, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008. Motor Racing: Hamilton punished as F1 plunged into 'race-rigging' row Posted: 08 September 2008 0153 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Motor Racing: Hamilton punished as F1 plunged into 'race-rigging' row Sep 8, 2008
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Hamilton snatches fifth pole of the season Sep 7, 2008
Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix ... (CNN) -- Lewis Hamilton drove a superb final lap to earn his fifth pole position of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. (CNN -- International)
Hamilton clinches pole for Belgian GP Sep 7, 2008
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton clinched pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix ahead of his main challenger Felipe Massa, on a track that was supposed to favor the Ferrari car. Hamilton's McLaren teammate Heikki Kovalainen took third place on the grid, with Ferrrari driver and world champion Kimmi Raikkonen finishing fourth. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* F1: Hamilton to start on pole position Sep 7, 2008
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton oozed confidence after he secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix with a dazzling lap in yesterdays qualifying session. The 23-year-old Briton, in a McLaren, claimed his fifth pole of the season and the 11th of his career with a perfectly-timed lap to out pace title rival Brazilian Felipe Massas Ferrari. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Belgian Grand Prix grid positions Sep 7, 2008
Web search enhanced by. Sunday September 7, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Morning Kickoff Sep 7, 2008
SPEED Formula One, Belgian Grand Prix, at Francorchamps, Belgium. 11:30 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
SPORTS BRIEFS Sep 7, 2008
Points leader Lewis Hamilton will start from the pole in today's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Felipe Massa will start second. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto Racing Results Sep 7, 2008
BELGIAN GRAND PRIX LINEUP (Today at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium) Driver, Make Time 1. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-----------1:47. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto Racing Notebook: Castroneves penalized in IRL qualifying run (Today) Sep 7, 2008
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton clinched pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix today ahead of main challenger Felipe Massa. Hamilton finished in 1:47. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Arizona's Johnson (shoulder) a scratch Sep 7, 2008
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton clinched the pole position for today's Formula One Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps. In WNBA action, DeLisha Milton-Jones had 16 points to help the Los Angeles Sparks (19-13) clinch a playoff berth with an 84-66 win over the host Houston Comets. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Belgian GP: Lewis on pole Sep 7, 2008
BELGIUM: McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was perfectly placed to extend his Formula One championship lead after seizing pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday ... McLaren, who suffered a Ferrari one-two at Spa last year, are celebrating the 40th anniversary of late founder Bruce McLaren's first grand prix win at the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix. (India Times, India)
Heidfeld under pressure Sep 6, 2008
" At last year's Belgian Grand Prix, Heidfeld was able to finish as best of the rest behind the two Ferraris and the two McLarens. And he is hoping for more of the wet weather that allowed him to finish second at the British Grand Prix in July. "If I would finish there [fifth], most likely it wouldn't be a bad result but nobody knows what will happen here on Sunday," he added. "The weather forecast isn't the best. It could rain, which I wouldn't mind because I enjoy driving in wet conditions. (CNN -- International)
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Felipe Massa edged Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen to set the fastest time in the first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix. The two drivers stayed in front of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, the leader in the world standings, and his teammate Heikki Kovalainen. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
A wiser Hamilton aims to keep lead he lost in '07 Sep 6, 2008
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium Lewis Hamilton again leads the Formula One world championship coming into the Belgian Grand Prix, only this year he isn't a rookie and isn't speaking or acting like one ... One year ago, Hamilton didn't even know whether he would be allowed to race at the Belgian Grand Prix because his team was under threat of suspension for a spying scandal. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Ferraris dominate opening practice session Sep 6, 2008
Brazilian Felipe Massa and his Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen of Finland dominated yesterdays opening practice session ahead of tomorrows Belgian Grand Prix. Massa set a best time of one minute and 47. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alonso clocks best time in wet and messy free practice Sep 6, 2008
The 2005 and 2006 champion clocked the fastest time for Renault in second free practice for tomorrow's Belgian Grand Prix. On a rain and interruptions-hit afternoon at the majestic old Spa-Francorchamps track in the Belgian Ardennes, Alonso wound up fastest ahead of the morning session pace-setter Brazilian Felipe Massa of Ferrari. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TV SportsWatch Sep 6, 2008
SPEED Formula One, qualifying for Belgian Grand Prix, at Francorchamps, Belgium ... SPEED Formula One, Belgian Grand Prix, at Francorchamps, Belgium. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ferrari quietly confident Sep 6, 2008
He needed the track time to try and find improvements after a winless period stretching back to April as he goes for his fourth consecutive Belgian Grand Prix win on Sunday ... With Ferrari troubled, it was two-time world champion Fernando Alonso who paraded his lavish talents on Friday, taking advantage of the rain to dominate afternoon practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton takes Belgian Grand Prix pole Sep 6, 2008
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton oozed confidence after he secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix with a dazzling lap in Saturday's qualifying session. The 23-year-old Briton, in a McLaren, claimed his fifth pole of this season and the 11th of his career with a perfectly-timed lap to outpace title rival the Ferrari of Brazilian Felipe Massa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
SPORTS CALENDAR Sep 5, 2008
Formula One Belgian Grand Prix qualifying ... Formula One Belgian Grand Prix. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Raikkonen hopes to re-ignite title defence at favourite F1 track Sep 5, 2008
The fast and flowing Belgian Grand Prix circuit has favoured the Finn more than any driver in recent years and Ferrari s world champion desperately needs to conjure up some of his old magic on Sunday. Reignite challenge: Kimi Raikkonen has not won since April but he believes that he will take the Belgium GP this weekend. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sports lineup Sep 5, 2008
Formula One, practice for Belgian Grand Prix, SPEED, 8 a.m.. NASCAR, Nationwide, final practice for Emerson Radio 250, ESPN2, 10 a.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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Formula One: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps (44 laps, 4. 329-mile road course; Speed Channel, 5 a.m.) Ferrari's Felipe Massa is coming off his fourth win of the season at the European Grand Prix. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Red Bull blame tyre problems for poor show Sep 3, 2008
LONDON: Red Bull blamed tyre problems as the main factor behind their recent poor form but were confident they could be back in the points at Sundays Belgian Grand Prix. The Renault-powered Formula One team have not scored a point in their last four races and, with six grands prix remaining, are sixth overall. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing September 5 - 7 Sep 3, 2008
Belgian Grand Prix - Spa Francorchamps - Spa, Belgium ... "The Belgian Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the season and I usually obtain a good result at Spa," Raikkonen said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hill, only U.S.-born F1 champ, dies at 81 Aug 29, 2008
Hill won three F1 races, taking the Italian Grand Prix in 1960 and 1961 and the Belgian Grand Prix in 1961. "I, as well as all employees of Ferrari are extremely saddened by the news of the passing of Phil Hill, a man and a champion who gave so much to Ferrari,'' Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said. "Phil and I have always kept in touch throughout the years and I know I will miss his passion and love for Ferrari very much. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brazilian Massa clocks quick time in testing Aug 29, 2008
The next race is the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on Sept 7. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1: Massa leads the way Aug 28, 2008
The next race is the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on September 7. Comments to the Editor. (India Times, India)
