Massa grabs pole Aug 24, 2008
FELIPE Massa of Ferrari took pole position here yesterday for today's European Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton following a hotly-contested qualifying session ... Top three: Ferraris Felipe Massa waving to the crowd after claiming pole position Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dixon can wrap up Indy title Aug 24, 2008
EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX: Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the pole position at Valencia, Spain after edging McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in qualifying. Massa timed a fastest lap of 1 minute, 38. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raikkonen has Hamilton in sights Aug 23, 2008
" Hamilton leads the title race with 62 points, ahead of Raikkonen on 57 and Felipe Massa on 54. Although Hamilton and the McLaren team are on form as they seek a fourth consecutive win - following two by the young Englishman and one from his teammate, Finn Heikki Kovalainen - they know they cannot relax. "The most important thing now is consistency," Hamilton said. "We need to score a decent return of points whenever we can and be consistent and as competitive as we can. " Hamilton picked up a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kubica leads final free practice in Valencia Aug 23, 2008
Brazilian Felipe Massa, in a Ferrari, was the quickest of the title challengers in fifth place. His team-mate and world champion Kimi Raikkonen was 15th and one behind fellow-Finn Heikki Kovalainen, winner of the Hungarian Grand Prix three weeks ago for McLaren. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Ferrari's Raikkonen fastest in Euro GP practice Aug 23, 2008
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Kimi sets the pace Aug 23, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa taking his car for a spin during the first practice session in Valencia Friday ... Briton Jenson Button was third for Honda ahead of Brazilian Felipe Massa in the second Ferrari. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa puts Ferrari on pole for European Grand Prix Aug 23, 2008
Brazilian Felipe Massa put Ferrari on pole position for Sunday's European Grand Prix with McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row. The 27-year-old secured his fourth pole of the season, and the 13th of his Formula One career, with a flying lap in the final seconds of Saturday's qualifying. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Kimi confident of catching up with Lewis Aug 22, 2008
Hamilton leads the title race with 62 points ahead of Raikkonen on 57 and Felipe Massa on 54. Although Hamilton and McLaren are on form as they seek a fourth consecutive win for the team, following two by the young Englishman and one from his team-mate Finn Heikki Kovalainen, they know they cannot relax. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kubica not letting Ferrari talk distract him Aug 21, 2008
Former world champion Damon Hill envisions Kubica, with the right car, regularly challenging Hamilton and the Ferrari duo of Felipe Massa and defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen. "There are lots of drivers who arrive in F1 and you know that they're good, but they don't have, they're sort of missing an ingredient with some drivers, but I think he's got that extra ingredient," Hill said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton seeks to extend F1 lead in new Euro Grand Prix Aug 21, 2008
That left the McLaren-Mercedes driver on 62 points in the drivers' championship, five ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who was third in Budapest, and eight in front of Ferrari's Felipe Massa. "I'm wary of making predictions the race in Hungary showed just how unpredictable Formula 1 can be," Hamilton said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Road-course race at The Glen is a home game for Boris Said Aug 7, 2008
Heikki Kovalainen: The McLaren pilot drove a smart race and picked up his first Formula One victory when rivals Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton had problems late in the race ... Felipe Massa: Came from behind to pass Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton and was headed to victory in the Hurgarian Grand Prix when his Ferrari engine overheated, costing him the victory. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Massa and Ferrari remain confident despite F1 mishap Aug 5, 2008
A late engine problem cost Felipe Massa the Hungarian Grand Prix and another chance to lead Formula Ones overall standings. What the Ferrari driver X and his team X didnt lose was confidence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lewis Hamilton relieved to keep lead despite puncture Aug 5, 2008
BUDAPEST: Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton was relieved on Sunday that his puncture in the Hungarian Grand Prix was offset by a spectacular engine failure for Brazilian rival Felipe Massa. McLaren's British driver, whose front left tyre burst during the race's middle section, had been set to surrender his world championship lead to Ferrari's Massa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kovalainen repays McLarens faith in him Aug 5, 2008
Kovalainen capitalised on a late Felipe Massa engine failure to steal the lead three laps from the end and was also able to steal the show from championship leader Hamilton who took fifth place after suffering a puncture in the race's middle section. It's just fantastic, a great moment, and one that I've been targeting for many years now, ever since I first saw the possibility of being a Formula One driver, said Kovalainen. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Edwards good to the last drops Aug 4, 2008
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Ferrari and McLaren prepare for final push Aug 4, 2008
"We showed the worth of our team and our drivers but we lacked the total reliability which is absolutely vital," Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicalli said after Felipe Massa missed out on taking the overall championship lead following an engine failure just three laps from the chequered flag. "We have three weeks of hard work ahead of us to be as well prepared as possible for the European Grand Prix," he added. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
McLaren's Kovalainen wins Hungarian GP Aug 4, 2008
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen has won his first Formula One race after Felipe Massa pulled out of the Hungarian Grand Prix with three laps to go. Massa overtook both Kovalainen and pole sitter Lewis Hamilton at the start Sunday and was heading for victory when Hamilton dropped out of contention with a tire puncture. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* F1: Kovalainen takes victory in Hungary Aug 4, 2008
The 26-year-old took full advantage when luckless Brazilian Felipe Massa pulled up and retired with three laps remaining after the engine on his Ferrari car blew up on the main straight. As smoke billowed from his car, Massa slowed and stopped, gifting the quiet Nordic driver his first win in his first season with the McLaren team after spending his rookie year at Renault. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Heikki claims first win after Massas late misfortune Aug 4, 2008
MCLAREN'S Heikki Kovalainen celebrated a shock maiden win at the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday after Ferrari's Felipe Massa suffered an engine failure while leading with three laps remaining ... Big blow: Ferraris Felipe Massa suffered a blown engine while leading the race with three laps to go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mets' Wagner to get MRI; Maine on DL Aug 4, 2008
Auto racingMcLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen won his first Formula One race after an engine problem forced Felipe Massa out of the Hungarian Grand Prix with three laps to go in Budapest. Related topic galleries. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing results Aug 4, 2008
Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 67, 1:33:11. 071; 18. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Formula One: Kovalainen wins first Grand Prix Aug 4, 2008
Three laps before the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix at Budapest on Sunday, Felipe Massa, the Ferrari driver who had led the race from the start, blew his engine and abandoned an otherwise certain victory - one that would have lifted him into the lead of the series. Yet his emotions were easily matched by those of Heikki Kovalainen, the McLaren Mercedes driver who at that moment was less than 10 seconds behind him in second place and who had just as suddenly inherited the lead of the race in... (International Herald Tribune)
Hamilton rides luck as Massa meets misfortune Aug 4, 2008
Lewis Hamilton's hopes of extending his world championship points lead looked as though they had been dramatically wrecked by tyre problems in a baking Hungarian grand prix yesterday, until the race leader, Felipe Massa, suffered a major engine failure with three laps to go to hand a maiden victory to Hamilton's McLaren team-mate, Heikki Kovalainen. The Finn recorded the team's third straight victory in little more than a month. (guardian.co.uk)
PENNSYLVANIA 500: Edwards flips out, then earns 4th win Aug 4, 2008
" It all worked out fine this time, with the race resuming after a 41-minute red flag and Edwards and Osborne winning the gamble -- whoever's idea it was. Edwards was able to stretch his last tank of fuel to earn his fourth win of the season, second to series points leader Kyle Busch's seven. "I was really nervous that we made the wrong call there," Edwards said after doing his traditional victory back flip off his car. The race started in sunshine and it appeared Mark Martin, who took the lead... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kovalainen wins Hungarian Grand Prix Aug 4, 2008
BUDAPEST, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen clinched his first F1 victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday after car problems cost Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton the leadership in the title race. Massa looked on course for his fourth victory of the year until his car's engine blew up with three laps remaining, while Hamilton had an earlier tire puncture. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hamilton takes Hungarian GP pole Aug 3, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa will start from third ahead of Robert Kubica of BMW Sauber. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen is sixth, behind Timo Glock of Toyota. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* F1: Hamilton grabs pole position in McLaren one-two in Hungary Aug 3, 2008
Ferraris Felipe Massa was third, but teammate and reigning champion Kimi Raikkonen could only finish sixth, over half-a-second adrift of Hamilton. I wasnt 100 percent happy with my laps in Q3, said Massa, who trails Hamilton by four points in the standings. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bees third baseman blasts 2 on Wizards Aug 3, 2008
Ferrari s Felipe Massa will start from third ahead of Robert Kubica of BMW Sauber. GOLF. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Motor Racing | Formula One: Hamilton puts McLaren on pole in Hungary Aug 3, 2008
Hamilton's nearest rival for the drivers' title, Ferrari's Felipe Massa, had to settle for third place after finishing his last flying lap in 1:21. 191. (International Herald Tribune)
Hungary pole for Lewis Aug 3, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa was third but team-mate and reigning champion Kimi Raikkonen could only finish sixth, over half-a-second adrift of Hamilton. BMW's Robert Kibica overcame difficult conditions and will start in fourth while Toyota's Timo Glock bagged his best qualifying position of fifth. (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton fastest in final practice Aug 2, 2008
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton set the pace in Saturday's final practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, completing his fastest lap more than a third of a second faster than Ferrari rival Felipe Massa. The Formula One championship leader, chasing his third win in a row this weekend, stormed round the Hungaroring course in one minute 20. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
McLaren ace leads Piquet in practice sessions Aug 2, 2008
The 23-year-old Briton had been fourth fastest in the opening session behind Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen and his own team-mate Heikki Kovalainen but improved in the afternoon to beat Massa's morning benchmark of 1:20. 981. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferraris fastest in Hungary practice Aug 1, 2008
Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen suggested they had put their team's technical problems behind them after setting the fastest times in Thursday's first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Brazilian Massa had the morning's quickest lap of one minute 20. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
2008 Hungarian GP Preview Aug 1, 2008
As the F1 circus regroups in Hungary the title battle remains a closely fought affair between Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Kimi Raikkonen and Robert Kubica. History. (Suite101.com)
Ferrari driver confident of bouncing back in Budapest Aug 1, 2008
Raikkonen, along with his Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa, has been in the hunt for the title all season in a battle with McLaren Mercedes-Benz and Britain s Hamilton. Hamilton won last year s race in Hungary after a dramatic behind-the-scenes controversy and he has high hopes of the same result without the hassle this time around. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Notebook: Johnson will drive for Moss' Truck series team (Today) Aug 1, 2008
" Formula One Lewis Hamilton is seeking his third consecutive victory this season at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, while main rival Ferrari hopes rebound from disappointing results. Hamilton made two dramatic passes to win the German Grand Prix July 20 to take a four-point lead in the overall standings over Ferrari's Felipe Massa. Hamilton, 23, who could be the first British driver to win three in a row since Damon Hill 12 years ago, won't make any strategic changes going into the 11th... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
McLaren's Hamilton leads Hungarian GP practice Aug 1, 2008
Ferrari continued its recent struggles, with Felipe Massa and defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen nearly half a second slower than Hamilton in the afternoon. Massa clocked the day's fifth quickest lap of 1:20. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hungarian Grand Prix Results Aug 1, 2008
Felipe Massa, Brazil, Ferrari, 1 minute, 20 ... Felipe Massa, Brazil, Ferrari, 1:21. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hamilton goes for 3rd straight F1 win Jul 31, 2008
Hamilton displayed championship-caliber driving to take a soaked Silverstone before late overtaking moves gave him the German GP and a four-point lead in the overall standings over Ferrari's Felipe Massa. The 23-year-old Briton won't make any strategic changes going into the 11th of 18 races. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
Hamilton is first in the driver standings by four points over Ferrari's Felipe Massa. RACING NUMBERS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton aims for hat-trick of wins Jul 30, 2008
McLaren's Formula One championship leader, now four points clear of Ferrari's Felipe Massa after stunning wins in Germany and Britain, has every chance of extending his advantage before the summer break. Despite the ease with which he went past his rivals at Hockenheim, and his astonishing performance in the wet at Silverstone, the 23-year-old was taking nothing for granted. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
No stopping Piquet Jul 30, 2008
Improving: (From left) Piquet being congratulated by Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa on the podium of the Hockenheim racetrack after the German Formula One Grand Prix. AFP AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
His victory in Hockenheim, Germany gave him a four- point lead over Felipe Massa with eight races to go in the season. With wins in the last two grand prix and a return to Hungaroring, where he won there from the pole, Hamilton is cautiously optimistic about this weekend's race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kovalainen clocks fastest time in testing Jul 27, 2008
Felipe Massa replaced Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen to finish in 1:19. 611 the day s fifth fastest lap. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
'I dont live a normal life' Jul 25, 2008
I don't live a normal life: Hamilton - Interviews - News & Features - Indiatimes Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. I don't live a normal life: Hamilton24 Jul, 2008 11:40 pm IST, Jaideep Marar,TNN. (India Times, India)
Ferrari searching for answers after German GP Jul 24, 2008
Felipe Massa was third after starting on the front row and defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen managed three points as both drivers struggled throughout the 67-lap race won by McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton. The disappointing weekend left the slumping team with plenty of questions after Hamilton's fourth victory in 10 races gave McLaren the edge and momentum in Formula One's championship race. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
F1 leader Lewis Hamilton to visit Mumbai Jul 23, 2008
Hamilton (58 points), who finished second overall behind Finnish ace Kimi Raikkonen in his debut Formula One season last year, is currently ahead of second-placed Brazilian Felipe Massa (Ferrari) by four points. Comments to the Editor. (India Times, India)
Vettel quickest in F1 testing, mechanic injured Jul 23, 2008
Hamilton leads Ferrari's Felipe Massa by four points in the overall standings. Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer was third fastest in 1:20. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamilton pulls ahead of the pack after dramatic win in Germany Jul 22, 2008
To make up for time lost in the pits when he made an out-of-synch late stop, he showed his true speed by overtaking both Felipe Massa in a Ferrari and then Nelson Piquet in a Renault to regain the lead. I would have much preferred to have come in earlier (for my second pit stop) but the way it worked out I knew I had a lot of work to do. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rossi wins US MotoGP Jul 21, 2008
US MotoGP: Rossi wins to snap Stoner's winning streak - Moto GP - Other Racing - Indiatimes Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. US MotoGP: Rossi wins to snap Stoner's winning streak21 Jul, 2008 08:19 am IST,REUTERS. (India Times, India)
Lauda says Hamilton can become unbeatable Jul 21, 2008
" Hamilton, who triumphed in a thrilling home grand prix at a wet Silverstone two weeks previously, effectively won two races on Sunday -- one before Toyota's Timo Glock crashed and the safety car was deployed, and another, far tougher, one afterwards. Today in Sports In the first half, he streaked away from pole position with Ferrari's Felipe Massa powerless to respond and world champion Kimi Raikkonen lost in his own struggles. The race seemed destined to be a processional victory for the... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hamilton edges Massa to take pole at German GP Jul 21, 2008
HOCKENHEIM, Germany McLaren's Lewis Hamilton edged Felipe Massa on the final lap Saturday to take the pole position for the German Grand Prix. Hamilton posted a time of 1 minute, 15. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Hamilton brings his McLaren home at Hockenheim Jul 21, 2008
Renaults Nelson Piquet Jr was a surprise second and Felipe Massa of Ferrari finished third behind Hamilton, whose fourth win of the season was the first for McLaren-Mercedes at Hockenheim in a decade. Nick Heidfeld in a BMW-Sauber took fourth, followed by Heikki Kovalainen in the second McLaren, with defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari a disappointing sixth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
German Grand Prix: 'Majestic drive' saves McLaren's blushes Jul 21, 2008
"Felipe Massa looked drained by the experience. "I expected a different race," he said. "The pace of Lewis was so quick. I did a good qualifying but McLaren were half a second a lap quicker here. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Lewis wins again Jul 21, 2008
(Inset) Ferraris Felipe Massa pouring champagne into Renaults Nelson Piquet race suit ... But he showed his true speed and brilliance by overtaking both Brazilian Felipe Massa in a Ferrari and then his compatriot Nelson Piquet in a Renault to regain the lead ... Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari 9. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briscoe takes IRL victory Jul 21, 2008
Hamilton overtook Ferrari's Felipe Massa and then runner-up Nelson Piquet Jr. of Renault at the same hairpin after a crash involving Timo Glock had brought out a safety car that nearly cost the McLaren driver his fourth victory of the season. Most teams chose to pit when the safety car was out, but McLaren left its star driver out only to see him fall to fifth place when he pitted with 17 laps left. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamilton wins German Grand Prix Jul 21, 2008
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling German Grand Prix on Sunday to forge four points clear of Ferrari's Felipe Massa at the top of the Formula One championship. Brazilian rookie Nelson Piquet, who had started in 17th place on a one-stop strategy, finished an astonishing second for Renault after leading for six laps. (International Herald Tribune)
Motor Racing | Formula One: A bit of derring-do earns Lewis Hamilton victory Jul 21, 2008
It also brought his lead in the drivers' series to four points over Felipe Massa, of Ferrari, who finished the race in third, and seven points over Kimi Raikkonen, also of Ferrari, who finished sixth. "I would have much preferred an easy comfortable afternoon up at the front, but it didn't work out that way," said Hamilton. (International Herald Tribune)
Former F1 champion Niki Lauda believes Hamilton can be unbeatable Jul 21, 2008
But the 23-year-old Briton overtook Felipe Massa of Ferrari and Nelson Piquet Jr. of Renault to take the checkered flag and a four-point lead over Massa in the overall standings. "It was (Ayrton) Senna-type driving," said Lauda after Hamilton's fourth win of the season which followed a dominant victory in the rain at the British GP.. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
German Grand Prix: Hamilton extends F1 advantage (Today) Jul 21, 2008
Hamilton overtook Ferrari's Felipe Massa and then runner-up Nelson Piquet Jr. of Renault at the same hairpin after a crash involving Timo Glock had brought out a safety car that nearly cost Hamilton his fourth victory of the season. Most teams chose to pit when the safety car was out, but McLaren left its star driver out only to see him fall to fifth place when he pitted with 17 laps to race. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stoner on pole in US MotoGP Jul 20, 2008
Felipe Massa's French GP victory made him the first Brazilian since Ayrton Senna in 2003 to hold an outright lead in the drivers title race. Race Results. (India Times, India)
Hamilton leaves it late for Hockenheim pole Jul 20, 2008
McLaren star edges out Felipe Massa of Ferrari with his final lap ... 666 seconds to relegate Ferrari's Felipe Massa to second on the grid. (CNN -- International)
German Grand Prix qualifying results Jul 20, 2008
Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari 1:15. 859; 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Benson claims truck win Jul 20, 2008
ALSO SATURDAYGERMAN GRAND PRIX: McLaren's Lewis Hamilton edged Felipe Massa on the final lap to take the pole position for the Formula One race at Hockenheim, Germany. Hamilton went around in 1 minute, 15. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamilton takes pole Jul 20, 2008
666 seconds and will start the race ahead of Brazilian Felipe Massa in a Ferrari on the front row. Defending drivers world champion Kimi Raikkonen of Finland ended up in sixth place for Ferrari after another troubled session. (iAfrica.com)
