Hamilton seeks to extend F1 lead in new Euro Grand Prix Aug 21, 2008
" The race will see two-time world champion Fernando Alonso on home territory for a second time this season following the Spanish GP. "It's always a special feeling to race in front of my countrymen and I'm really looking forward to it," said the Renault driver. "In Barcelona, we were having a strong race when I had to retire, but I hope this time I can get a good result as the circuit will be new for all the drivers. " Toyota has been a team on the rise in recent races, with a fourth in Germany... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
McLaren's Kovalainen wins Hungarian GP Aug 4, 2008
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was third ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* F1: Kovalainen takes victory in Hungary Aug 4, 2008
Two-times world champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso, the man who swapped seats with Kovalainen, was fourth for Renault, ahead of championship leading Briton Lewis Hamilton in the second McLaren. Hamilton, who started from pole ahead of Massa, was out-paced off the grid and passed at the opening corner. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Heikki claims first win after Massas late misfortune Aug 4, 2008
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton stayed top of the championship standings despite a puncture just after the midway stage that saw him finish the race in fifth place behind Renault driver and former team-mate Fernando Alonso of Spain. Briton Hamilton now holds a five-point lead over Finland's Raikkonen in the championship with Massa dropping into third place, a further three points back. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kovalainen earns first F1 win Aug 4, 2008
"It worked out for me. I'm very, very glad to secure the victory."Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen recovered from qualifying sixth to finish third ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso and give the Italian team some needed points. Hamilton, who won from pole here last year, came in fifth for McLaren and stretched his lead over Raikkonen in the overall standings to five points. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Formula One: Kovalainen wins first Grand Prix Aug 4, 2008
Kovalainen wins first Grand Prix - International Herald Tribune. McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Heikki Kovalainen of Finland crosses the finish line to win the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix on Sunday. (International Herald Tribune)
Hamilton rides luck as Massa meets misfortune Aug 4, 2008
Engine blow-up hands Kovalainen first win Briton recovers after tyre problems. Monday August 4 2008. (guardian.co.uk)
Kovalainen wins Hungarian Grand Prix Aug 4, 2008
F1's defending champion Raikkonen recovered from qualifying sixth to finish ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso. The teams and drivers have three weeks before the next race on Aug. 24, the inaugural European GP at Valencia. (Xinhuanet, China)
McLaren's Dennis rejects Alonso favouritism claims Aug 3, 2008
Lewis Hamilton was not favoured by McLaren when former world champion Fernando Alonso was his team mate, team boss Ron Dennis has repeated, one year after the Spaniard's claims of favouritism led to his leaving the team. Alonso, 27, and now with Renault, partnered Hamilton last season until a bitter fall-out with the British-based team after he said at last year's Hungarian Grand Prix the team favoured the Briton. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hamilton takes Hungarian GP pole Aug 3, 2008
Hamilton started on the pole last year after former teammate Fernando Alonso held him up on a pit stop in the final qualifying session. The 30-second delay cost Hamilton a final flying lap and the Spaniard a five-place penalty. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ferraris Massa in third spot, team-mate Raikkonen is sixth Aug 3, 2008
Twice world champion Fernando Alonso will line up on the fourth row of the grid for Renault after finishing qualifying in seventh place ahead of Red Bull's Mark Webber ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:21. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing | Formula One: Hamilton puts McLaren on pole in Hungary Aug 3, 2008
Twice world champion Fernando Alonso will line up on the fourth row of the grid for Renault after finishing qualifying in seventh place ahead of Red Bull's Mark Webber. Jarno Trulli ensured that both Toyotas qualified in the top 10, finishing the final session in ninth place just in front of Alonso's team mate Nelson Piquet. (International Herald Tribune)
McLaren ace leads Piquet in practice sessions Aug 2, 2008
Piquet's team-mate Fernando Alonso improved from 1:21. 802 in the first session to record the afternoon's fourth fastest time of 1:21. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferraris fastest in Hungary practice Aug 1, 2008
Hamilton's former team mate Fernando Alonso was fifth fastest for Renault with a time of 1:21. 802. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Kovalainen to drive for McLaren in 2009 season Aug 1, 2008
Kovalainen has had a disjointed debut season at McLaren since joining from Renault, with Fernando Alonso going the other way. There had been reports that McLaren was interested in signing Williams driver Nico Rosberg for 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2008 Hungarian GP Preview Aug 1, 2008
The 2003 race signalled the arrival of Fernando Alonso, who became the youngest driver ever to win a World Championship Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher scored the last of his four wins at the Hungaroring in 2004 with Kimi Raikkonen taking his McLaren to victory a year later. (Suite101.com)
McLaren's Hamilton leads Hungarian GP practice Aug 1, 2008
Hamilton's teammate Heikki Kovalainen, who announced Friday that he will remain at the British team next season, was about two-tenths of a second behind Hamilton in third, ahead of two-time world champion Fernando Alonso of Renault. Ferrari continued its recent struggles, with Felipe Massa and defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen nearly half a second slower than Hamilton in the afternoon. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hamilton goes for 3rd straight F1 win Jul 31, 2008
Renault will be looking to build on Nelson Piquet Jr.'s runner-up finish at Hockenheim and is coming to a track where two-time world champion Fernando Alonso won his first race for the French team. "So far this season we seem to have been talking about unfulfilled promise with the car, and, although luck played a part in this result, we certainly feel that it makes up for some of the times in the last few races where the luck hasn't gone our way," engineering director Pat Symonds said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Going for hat-trick, but Hamilton not taking anything for granted at Hungaroring Jul 31, 2008
Last year saw any pretence of friendship between Hamilton and his then team-mate, double world champion Fernando Alonso, blown away spectacularly in Saturday qualifying. After earlier refusing to give way to the Spaniard, Hamilton was blocked in the pits by Alonso in a move that prevented the rookie from getting in a final quick lap. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton aims for hat-trick of wins Jul 30, 2008
It's such a different type of circuit that it's difficult for anybody to feel certain about their chances," added Hamilton. The example of last year, and of 2006 when Honda's Jenson Buton won against the odds, serves as a reminder of how the unexpected can always happen at the Hungaroring despite the difficulties of overtaking. ALONSO FALLOUT Last year saw any pretence of friendship between Hamilton and his then team mate, double world champion Fernando Alonso, blown away spectacularly in... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Clio in the fast lane Jul 30, 2008
Based on the Renault Clio Sport, the Clio Renault Sport R27 Special Edition is distinguished by a special commemorative plaque inscribed with actual vehicle number, and the signature of Renault F1 racing drivers Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet. Other exterior features unique to the Clio R27 include electrically operated, folding exterior mirrors finished in the same colour as the rest of the car, headlamps with a corner lighting function, extra-tinted windows, and 17-inch alloy wheels with an... (iAfrica.com)
Briatore says Formula One must make big changes Jul 29, 2008
Back on the track, Briatore tipped Ferrari's world champion Kimi Raikkonen to retain his title this season and said he expected Fernando Alonso to stay at Renault. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Renault: Changing The Face Of Formu... Jul 29, 2008
Facing the might of McLaren and Ferrari, Renault and driver Fernando Alonso won back to back World Championships and Constructors trophies in 2005 and 2006. It was mission accomplished for the French squad nearly 30 years after it set out on its journey to conquer Formula 1. (Suite101.com)
Spanish athletes set winning trend Jul 29, 2008
Motorcycle champion Dani Pedrosa and Formula One superstar Fernando Alonso also deserve mention. In fact, Spain has long placed stellar athletes on the world stage. (Christian Science Monitor)
'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)
F1 leader Lewis Hamilton to visit Mumbai Jul 23, 2008
Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton to visit Mumbai - News - News & Features - Indiatimes Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton to visit Mumbai 22 Jul, 2008 04:08 pm IST,PTI. (India Times, India)
F1: Alonso worried by bad luck and lack of traction Jul 23, 2008
HOCKENHEIM: Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is concerned about two things after another disappointing outing in Sundays German Grand Prix his run of bad luck and his cars lack of traction ... Three is company: Renault drivers Fernando Alonso (right), Nelson Piquet (left) and team boss Flavio Briatore blow out candles on a birthday cake prior to the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim on Sunday. (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)
Lewis wins again Jul 21, 2008
Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 38 ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 13, 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton wins German Grand Prix Jul 21, 2008
Piquet, who has been completely eclipsed this season by double world champion team mate Fernando Alonso, answered his critics with a fine drive under pressure. Massa's appearance on the podium with him made it the first time two Brazilian drivers had stood in that position since Piquet's father and namesake joined the late Ayrton Senna in the top three in Belgium in 1991. (International Herald Tribune)
Stoner on pole in US MotoGP Jul 20, 2008
Stoner seizes pole for US MotoGP - Moto GP - Other Racing - Indiatimes Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Stoner seizes pole for US MotoGP20 Jul, 2008 08:33 am IST,AFP. (India Times, India)
Hamilton leaves it late for Hockenheim pole Jul 20, 2008
Hamilton's McLaren teammate Heikki Kovalainen recovered from an earlier mistake to claim third place ahead of Toyota's Jarno Trulli and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso in a Renault. Reigning world champion Kimi Raikkonen fnished a disappointing sixth fastest in his Ferrari as he appeared to struggle for grip in very windy conditions. (CNN -- International)
Hamilton edges Massa for pole for German GP Jul 20, 2008
Heikki Kovalainen of McLaren will lead the second row in Sunday's race, with Jarno Trulli of Toyota in fourth, ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
German Grand Prix qualifying results Jul 20, 2008
Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:16. 385; 6. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Championship leader Hamilton quickest in free practice Jul 19, 2008
With McLaren and Ferrari looking the teams to beat, Australian Mark Webber kept Renault-powered Red Bull in the mix with the fifth fastest time in the afternoon ahead of Renaults double world champion Fernando Alonso. Spaniard Alonso had been fourth in the morning. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lewis Hamilton edges Felipe Massa to take pole position for German GP Jul 19, 2008
Heikki Kovalainen of McLaren will lead the second row in Sunday's race, with Jarno Trulli of Toyota in fourth, ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso. Hamilton leads a three-way tie at the top of Formula One's championship, ahead of Ferrari pair Massa and Kimi Raikkonen, who starts sixth. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton puts McLaren on pole in Germany Jul 19, 2008
Raikkonen, on pole at Hockenheim for McLaren in 2005 and 2006, qualified a distant sixth for Ferrari alongside Renault's Fernando Alonso. McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen will start third, paying the price for some 'rallycross moments' in the final session, with Italian Jarno Trulli fourth for Toyota in what amounts to a second home race for the Cologne-based Japanese team. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hamilton has Nadal's hunger Jul 18, 2008
LONDON: British formula one ace Lewis Hamilton has set his sights on matching Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal's unquenchable thirst for success. Just hours after Hamilton won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone 11 days ago, Nadal was beating Roger Federer to claim his first Wimbledon crown in one of the great Grand Slam showdowns. (India Times, India)
Hamilton on top at Hockenheim in first practice Jul 18, 2008
Renault's Spanish double world champion Fernando Alonso was fourth quickest with a trio of Germans -- Williams' Nico Rosberg, Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel and BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld -- sixth, seventh and eighth. McLaren have not won at Hockenheim since double world champion Mika Hakkinen's victory in 1998. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hamilton best in practice for German GP Jul 18, 2008
00 mark for third, ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen. Rain has hit three of the past four GPs, with Hamilton winning two of the races to move into a three-way tie atop Formula One's championship, along with Massa and Raikkonen. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Joey Moriarty Jul 18, 2008
Fernando Alonso is the defending champion. NHRA. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Mercedes wants a Grand Prix team of its own Jul 18, 2008
Its driver Fernando Alonso won the drivers' title in both years. With McLaren, Mercedes won the drivers' and constructors' titles in 1998 and the drivers' title in 1999, but the company thirsts for victory entirely under its own name, although Haug tempers the situation. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
2008 Formula One schedule and standings Jul 16, 2008
Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 13. 10. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kovalainen chases Hamilton Jul 15, 2008
" Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has spent much of this season struggling to recapture former glories with Renault. Paddock rumor has him moving to Ferrari next season, but the Spaniard is focusing on pushing the Anglo-French team up the grid. "It's important for us to continue improving because we want to finish this season strongly and have some good races," he said. "At the moment we are not on terms with the leading teams, but we are moving in the right direction. The team is... (CNN -- International)
Hamilton stays ahead at Hockenheim test Jul 13, 2008
LONDON: McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton outpaced his Formula One rivals again on Wednesday in testing for next week's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. The 23-year-old Briton, locked in a three-way tie at the top of the standings with Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen at the halfway point in the season, lapped the circuit in one minute 14. (India Times, India)
Women who will 'run' Formula One Jul 13, 2008
Quite a responsibility since the safety of the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Rikknen and Fernando Alonso rests on her team. For this, she will have flag marshals, track marshals and observers working under her guidance and their safety is also her responsibility. (India Times, India)
* F 1: Hamilton tastes victory at his home Grand Prix Jul 7, 2008
Heikki Kovalainen was fifth in the other McLaren, Fernando Alonso took sixth and Jarno Trulli and Kazuki Nakajima were the others to pick up points. After solid rain throughout the morning, conditions brightened up somewhat for the race, but a wet track and gusting winds still made for troublesome start conditions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Auto racing results Jul 7, 2008
Fernando Alonso (Renault) 1; 7. Jarno Trulli (Toyota) 1; 8. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Formula One-British Grand Prix Results Jul 7, 2008
Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 1 ... Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 13. (International Herald Tribune)
The Euro trophy still warm, Torres back in Liverpool Jul 7, 2008
He might have been watching Rafael Nadal in the final at Wimbledon, or at Silverstone supporting Fernando Alonso, or in France seeing how long Alejandro Valverde holds on to the yellow jersey in the Tour de France. But time, and that other Spaniard, his club taskmaster Benitez, will not allow it. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton rules at home in rain Jul 7, 2008
Kovalainen had a disappointing race after starting on pole for the first time and came home fifth ahead of Renault's double world champion Fernando Alonso. Italian Jarno Trulli was seventh for Toyota with Kazuki Nakajima taking the final point for Williams. (Xinhuanet, China)
McLaren say Hamilton to only get better Jul 7, 2008
Whitmarsh said the youngster had grown in stature since his astonishing 2007 rookie season when he partnered double world champion Fernando Alonso and ended up overall runner-up to Raikkonen. "We've made mistakes, he's made mistakes along the way but after a result like today he can only build and go forward," said the McLaren boss. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Heikki seizes maiden pole, British GP today Jul 6, 2008
Kovalainen on pole for British Grand Prix - News - News & Features - Indiatimes Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Kovalainen on pole for British Grand Prix05 Jul, 2008 06:56 pm IST,REUTERS. (India Times, India)
Alonso to decide on his F1 future after Italian GP Jul 6, 2008
RENAULT'S double world champion Fernando Alonso said on Friday he expects to decide his F1 future after September's Italian Grand Prix. I think (I will make the decision) after the summer when all this period of races, then the break and then Belgium and Monza are over, the Spaniard said at the British GP.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Finn wins battle for maiden pole with Webber Jul 6, 2008
Renault's double world champion Fernando Alonso will start sixth while Brazilian team-mate Nelson Piquet built on his first points scoring race in France with his best qualifying to date in seventh place ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:22. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Heikki on British pole Jul 6, 2008
BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld will start fifth just ahead of Spanish Renault driver Fernando Alonso. Nelson Piquet steered the other Renault to seventh on the grid while Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's world championship leader Felipe Massa will start eighth and ninth respectively. (iAfrica.com)
Alonso leads final British GP practice Jul 5, 2008
Renault's Fernando Alonso was the fastest driver on a track drying out following morning rain in Saturday's final British Grand Prix practice. The double world champion, a winner at Silverstone in 2006, went top with a lap of one minute 20. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Alonso fastest in 3rd practice for British Grand Prix Jul 5, 2008
SILVERSTONE, England (AP): Fernando Alonso took advantage of the weather to post the fastest time in Saturday's third practice time for the British Grand Prix. After a heavy shower two hours before the session had drenched the Silverstone circuit, the 20 drivers went out in wet conditions - initially with times 10 seconds slower than in Friday's two sessions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Massa crashes in GP practice Jul 4, 2008
Massa, the first Brazilian to lead the Formula One standings since the late Ayrton Senna in 1993, skidded on oil deposited on the track by the Renault of double world champion Fernando Alonso. The Ferrari spun at the 210kph Stowe corner, slamming backwards into the wall with 33 minutes of the session remaining. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
British GP Results Jul 4, 2008
Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 1:20. 436, 7. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
McLaren: Driven to Excel Jul 3, 2008
The young sensation looked set to take McLaren straight back to the top but conflict with teammate Fernando Alonso and an espionage charge against the team resulted in McLaren being disqualified. Both drivers lost the championship to Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen in the final race of the year. (Suite101.com)
Honda interested in Alonso Jul 3, 2008
SILVERSTONE, England Honda would be interested in double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso if he wants out of Renault and cannot move to Ferrari, team boss Ross Brawn said on Thursday. "We are fairly happy with our two drivers, we'll be interested to see what Fernando does," the former Ferrari technical director told Reuters at the British Grand Prix. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing July 4 - July 6 Jul 2, 2008
In last year's race, Raikkonen trailed Fernando Alonso until the last pit stop, but when the Spaniard went in on lap 37 Raikkonen kept on going and with clean air in front of him was able to build a gap of 27. 9 seconds. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Newspapers hail 'Red Fury' as Spain ends decades of disappointment with Euro 2008 victory Jun 30, 2008
Fernando Alonso has two Formula One championships; Rafael Nadal is threatening to add a Wimbledon title to his four French Open ones; Pau Gasol nearly had a first NBA ring with the Los Angeles Lakers to go with the world one he won two years ago; and Alberto Contador's Giro d'Italia victory showed his Tour de France victory last year was no fluke. Football has caught up in the land of bullfighters. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Stoner stands up to be counted Jun 24, 2008
His sixth place meant he finished ahead of the two factory Renaults, with Nelsinho Piquet and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso behind him, followed by his own Red Bull teammate David Coulthard. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
