Five races have yielded five winners, in five different cars. That seems to be the nature of Formula One in 2012 - close competition, with the team that makes best use of the tyres coming out on top. While the racing has been tight and competitive, what is perhaps more exciting is that there is still no dominant... Continue Reading →
Fire in Williams garage
The Williams team have had everything this weekend. Pole position and Sir Frank Williams' 70th birthday celebration yesterday, followed by the race win today was quite enough excitement already. But just when the weekend was supposed to be winding down, a fire broke out in the Williams garage at the Circuit de Catalunya. Thought to... Continue Reading →
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Maldonado stays calm to win in Spain
Pastor Maldonado has won the Spanish Grand Prix, converting his career first pole position into his maiden victory. Fernando Alonso came second in front of his home fans, and Kimi Raikkonen finished third for his second consecutive podium. Alonso, starting second on the grid, surged off the line to take the lead into turn one,... Continue Reading →
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Hamilton’s harsh penalty
Lewis Hamilton has been excluded from the results of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, after he was found to have breached article 6.6.2 of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations, which states: Competitors must ensure that a one litre sample of fuel may be taken from the car at any time during the Event.... Continue Reading →
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Spain – Qualifying – Maldonado on pole, Hamilton penalised
A dramatic qualifying session for tomorrow's Spanish Grand Prix has resulted in Pastor Maldonado taking his first pole position. It is the first pole for the Williams team since Brazil 2010, and the first for the Williams-Renault partnership since 1997. The surprises started in Q1 when Bruno Senna spun off while trying to progress to... Continue Reading →
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