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 →
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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Spanish Grand Prix – pre-race analysis
My pre-race analysis of the Spanish Grand Prix is up at: http://www.f1plus.com/en/news/item/1668-spain-set-for-gripping-start-to-european-season Read, comment and enjoy the racing!
Chris on F1 