As the Monaco Grand Prix approaches, Formula One teams are already making their preparations for the most prestigious Formula One race. The fifth race of the 2007 Formula One season is scheduled to be held at the Circuit de Monaco on May 27 One of the teams bid for the top spot, the BMW Sauber, although they are currently behind McLaren and Ferrari teams. The team has so far four fourth place finishes were in the four races this season with Nick Heidfeld recording of the first three quarters place team finishes at the Australian, Malaysian and Bahrain Grand Prix. At the Spanish Grand Prix, it was his teammate, Robert Kubica, who secured the fourth place finish behind Ferrari’s Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, who both McLaren. For the Grand Prix of Monaco, the smallest track in every race this season, is said to power a car is not enough to get a victory. Skills and the set up of the car play an important role in the outcome of the race. That is why BMW Sauber at the efforts to get the car to prepare for the demands of the track in Monaco. Willy Rampf, technical director of the team, said traction plays an important role in the race due to the nature of the course. He said: "Monaco is a track you just can not compare with another. It’s always some surprises in store. The latest team rankings can easily be shaken here. Maximum downforce is important. More downward pressure takes precedence over efficiency and coming out of the many slow corners require good traction above all. "Knowing the requirement that the track will ask the Formula One cars on race day, BMW Sauber has already made significant changes to their cars to give them better traction. "It is crucial that the car responds with absolute precision and predictability, because the smallest of errors means hitting the guardrails and the end of the race. The car will go to Monaco with aerodynamic modifications, and we are using a front axle specially developed just for this race to ensure that enough steering angle in the tight corners, like the former Loews Corner "explains Rampf . In addition to preparing the cars for maximum traction, the team includes time spent in the gearbox problem that prevented Heidfeld finish the Spanish Grand Prix problems. "We managed to get to the bottom of the gearbox problem in Nick’s F1.07 in Barcelona to get to the race day was over, and corrective measures have been used during the test in Paul Ricard," said BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen . "We also worked through the failed-up Nick’s pit stop and the lessons learned for future incidents." Meanwhile, team owner Peter Sauber has this to say about the pit stop incident: "Obviously it’s a shame that Nick unhappy. If you take the time to analyze the pit stop, but we must admit that these things can happen. Unfortunately we can not change. "Sauber was already excited by the performance demonstrated by the young driver Robert Kubica. The driver is the first pole for a Formula One car and drive to the Spanish Grand Prix, he certainly shows why he deserves that distinction. Sauber has this to say about the performance of the team so far and their four quarters instead: "It would be great if it remained this way. At the start of the season, we did not expect to be able to four races in fourth place. McLaren and Ferrari, the two teams we have four drivers between them, so you always have to leave behind one of them. "For his part, Kubica is focused on the task at hand and shares his thoughts on the most prestigious race of the season. "From the perspective of a driver’s view of the Grand Prix of Monaco is really something special in the Formula One calendar," says the young driver. "There is very little room for error and you are driving on the limit almost all the time. You can not afford to slip up on these narrow streets. I’ve raced in Monte Carlo in the World Series by Renault, but this year will be an experience for me to appear for the first time in a Formula One race. In 2006 I drove on Friday to the doctor, but not very much because of technical problems. "He also echoed Rampf thoughts on the importance of traction in the next race. "For the first time since the start of the season in Melbourne, high downforce is needed again, and that’s one reason why I look forward to Monaco. It is a real challenge and I can not wait to see how well we do. In the past I have always managed all right on the street circuits. "Meanwhile, Nick Heidfeld, whose car suffered from a gearbox problem, is looking forward to continue what he started the season at the Monaco Grand Prix. "The ratio of narrowness to accelerate just indescribable, and it is something I really enjoy," he said. "Two years ago I came second in Monaco. Last year we had a mistake in qualifying, which meant I started from the 16th, but still managed to get two points for the championship by finishing seventh. It goes to show that the most important thing in Monaco is not any errors. "His car gearbox may have failed in the Spanish Grand Prix, but to other components such as the BMW coil springs and other suspension parts are not shaken. These components are important for maintaining good traction.
Tags: Alonso, BMW, Cars, Drivers, Hamilton, Kubica, Mclaren, sport, TeamLewis Hamilton, the sensational rookie this season, experienced the flip side of Formula One when he Mclaren private test session in Valencia interrupted by a high speed crash. Fortunately, the Formula One championship leader climbed out of the car and impaled unhurt.Hamilton braked too late into the tire wall at Sainte Devote, the first corner at the end of the pit straight, with half hour stay in the afternoon session interrupted by crashes on the metal-fenced streets of Monte Carlo. Hamilton, 22, who leads the drivers’ championship, has an unbeaten record at Monaco after his previous visits in GP2 and F3 cars. But Thursday, he was one of five drivers to crash. "Everyone makes mistakes, and I’m only human, I lost the back end, tried to brake too fast, but she went into the wall," Hamilton told reporters. "I just locked the rear wheels, and just as it came before the apex I lost the back end, tried to brake too fast, but she went into the wall." "This is a mistake that all drivers it, I’d rather it was a practice session where the limits of the car to find than in a qualifying where he takes on a criminal network or hinders his race, "said Ron Dennis, the McLaren boss. "Finding the limit on this circuit is a challenge for every driver. I would rather not have a bent racing car but in the circumstances we are pretty comfortable with his contribution to the season. He has a few brownie points still in hand. "Lewis is unharmed. However, the MP4-22 he was driving was badly damaged and will not be repaired in Valencia for Lewis to continue his test tomorrow, "said McLaren. "The cause of the accident is being investigated." "I hope he wins a race not too long, but it’s not good to describe him as a favorite for Monaco," said the director of competitive McLaren works engine partner. "He’s been exceptional second three times in a row. He has fantastic races (in Monaco) in the past. He is a street racer. He likes those types of tracks. But now the focus is perhaps too much on him, "Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug said season.Hamilton Hamilton, the youngest driver in the world championship lead, was the third fastest driver, behind team-mate Fernando Alonso and Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen – both former Monaco winners. With Hamilton of the action, double world champion Alonso will be familiar to prosecute session at the Spanish circuit. Alonso was fastest in both sessions and the only driver to lap under 1min16. His best lap in the afternoon after running 1min15.940 1min16.973 in the morning. The Monaco race, one of the most famous in Formula One, has been making fans anticipating the best action they can forget BMW distributor and other problems.
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McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton has broken record after record in the fastest motor sport in the planet. The British driver became the youngest person to secure a Formula One contract, while he was just thirteen years old. He also became the first driver of African or Caribbean descent to compete in Formula One. Hamilton is the youngest driver in the driver’s championship lead after his second at the Spanish Grand Prix. He is also the only rookie to have finished in the top three after all his five races so far this season.Currently, Hamilton is tied in points with teammate Fernando Alonso in the championship of the driver. Technically, however, Alonso is number one in the rankings due to the fact that he won two races this season, while Hamilton is one race win. This fact indicates consistency Hamilton as he posted third place finish in the first race season and after that he took every second. The British driver is now eyeing his first win in his Formula One career. His next chance will be at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, who would host the Canadian Grand Prix. "I can not wait to get back on track and continue to focus on racing," said the rookie. It may be recalled that the rookie was caught in the middle of a controversy after the Monaco Grand Prix.After this race, the FIA, the governing body of the sport the McLaren Mercedes team investigated the charge that the team may have violated "team to "limitation. It was investigated because Hamilton was apparently told not to overtake his teammate Alonso in the race. After the examination, however, the FIA revealed that the team violated no rule to say: "McLaren were able to perform an optimum team strategy because they had a substantial advantage over all other cars. They did nothing which could be described as interfering with the race result. "With that controversy, Hamilton, Alonso and the team can now concentrate on the task at hand. And that is their Formula One cars prepare the McLaren MP4-22 which comes with a Mercedes-Benz 108T is equipped for the engine works properly with the help of the Mercedes alternator and all necessary components. Hamilton needs in particular to familiarize themselves with the circuit. "This is my debut at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve," said Hamilton. While this may be seen as a disadvantage for the rookie, he is convinced that he will perform well at the Canadian Grand Prix. "Because of the opportunities there are to pass, it seems a great track to compete on," said Hamilton. "It has some very specific characteristics such as the low grip, the long straights, hard braking and so on. My first round will focus on understanding all these and the best way up the trail of good times to get away. I have completed preparatory work with my engineers at the McLaren Technology Centre specific to Canada and the U.S., and it will be great to finally get on track, "said the young driver.The race is scheduled on the tenth of June and world will wait or Hamilton his first victory of his fledgling Formula One career.
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As the Canadian Grand Prix approaches
and the controversy of the Monaco Grand Prix fresh in the minds of the Formula One fans
Mercedes sports chief Norbert Haug stepped into the matter clear. The chairman in charge of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport said that Team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes ‘two favorite drivers’ Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. “‘The order is what you want as long as one of the two runs to the end
Fernando or Lewis – we have two favorite drivers in our team
” Haug said in an interview with the German company Deutsche Presse-Agentur news. Currently
the teammates sharing the top spot in the driver championship with 38 points each. Technically
however
Alonso leads the race for the championship of the driver based on winning two races so far this season he won the Malaysian Grand Prix and Monaco. Meanwhile
Hamilton is 38 points tormented by consistently taking the podium. He took third place in the opening race of the season and all took second place finishes in every race after that. “” We want the world titles
both the drivers ‘and constructors’
and we are working harder than ever
“said Haug. According to him the secret of domination by the team in the early goings of the season is “hard work
full integration of all team members in Woking
Brixworth and Stuttgart
the highest readiness for self-criticism
a good atmosphere and the absolute will continually improve. “After the Monaco Grand Prix
which Alonso won
the governing body of Formula One
the FIA
a research team made apparent by McLaren. The team was later approved after the FIA found no violation committed by the team. According to Haug: “If the FIA had the slightest suspicion we certainly would be punished. But they did not find anything and that does not surprise me. If no you will not find anything. “During the race the team cars did well from the tires to the suspension and any engine parts including rocker arms and other engine components.After this controversy
Haug expects the team to perform well at the Canadian Grand Prix
even if the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is the exact opposite of the Circuit de Monaco. “The circuit in Montreal is the complete opposite of Monaco. A bit instead of a high downforce
high speed instead of slow corners
higher rather than lower average speeds
and on top of the highest demands on the brakes the whole season
“said Haug. He added that “we have tested the long circuit Paul Ricard (in Montreal) and I think we are well equipped.” The team has to watch out for a good performance of bitter rivals Ferrari. Felipe Massa
driving for the Italian team
is consistent in his performance and would like one more win this season. Massa is currently third place in the championship race of the driver. His team-mate Kimi Raikkonen is also looking to bridge the gap between Ferrari and McLaren join the next race of the season
where Ferrari is more favored than McLaren. “Monaco is just a distant memory. Now everything has changed for Canada. One thing is for sure
McLaren will be one minute ahead of us as they were in Monaco
“said Raikkonen.
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For the second time, the Manthey Racing team succeeded again as it won the 24-hour endurance race at the Nurburgring. Porsche drivers Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb, along with Marcel Tiemann beat more than 200 riders with a one-lap advantage. The team players were driving their new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR that is well equipped with high quality parts like Porsche oxygen sensor. In front of a crowd of 210,000 spectators, the success of the 35th edition of the long distance classic records the eighth victory for a Porsche. Run by Land Motorsport, the 911 GT3 RSR was in third place behind the Dodge Viper Zakspeed Racing. After commencement of the pile, the Manthey Racing four drivers speed from the beginning. The weather was a challenge due to the combination of heat, rain and fog. But this does not prevent the team win. Bernhard, Dumas, Lieb and Tiemann were still in perfect driving condition. The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, developed and built in Weissach also finished his first race at the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race without any technical problems or defects. Hartmut Kristen, head of the happy racing, said that the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR again confirmed his potential because of its unmistakable win. It complements the efforts exerted by the largely Manthey Racing team who do a nice work. He notes that the four drivers ran fast laps at exactly the right time. He further said that the team drivers were more cautious as the situation warranted it and this contributed greatly to the team winning again. He was very happy that their drivers characteristics of a large long-distance pilot radiated. He added that the Nurburgring Porsche means a lot and that was because of all the Porsche teams, which in turn put the racing team one step higher. Olaf Manthey, the team boss could hardly believe his fortune. According to him, before he had to wait a really long time to get what for him is the biggest game in the world. But now, their team won for the second consecutive year from pole position. He sees today’s victory as a great gift for him and his wife Renate for their silver anniversary this weekend. The story of the 2007 marathon will be marked in history as one of the most unusual races. The Eifel classic had to be postponed for nearly two hours because of the tormenting rain. At 4:51 in the afternoon, the rain stopped and so the race began. Then, at 3:54 in the morning, thick fog hampered the race. In fact, the race management was obliged to interrupt the event for about five-and-a-half hours. So the restart took place at 9:31 in the morning. After the race, Timo Bernhard said that winning the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race in two consecutive years is “a dream come true.” According to him, they managed to find a good set-up to the idiosyncrasies of the Nordschleife in the Long Distance Championship. He was so thankful for the cooperation of the new 911 GT3 RSR, which had not been a problem, even a single or a minor, about 24 hours. Romain Dumas responded that the event was great. He was particularly surprised that his race on the Nordschleife for the third time now and he won the recent and one of the most important competitions worldwide. He said the track was one-of-a-kind and the unpredictable weather a lot of pressure on them. He added that many of his experiences in the race, he would never forget driving in thick fog during the night. Marc Lieb was also especially proud of winning the biggest race in Germany. He said his class victory confirmed the 24-hour events in Daytona and Le Mans and an overall victory in Spa. He believes the team success in the Nürburgring a very special one. This was the third time Marcel Tiemann to the winners’ trophy to be held on the stage of this 24-hour endurance race. He said the reliability and fast cars are the requirements to win the race. He fills the whole team for a job well done last weekend.
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Formula One’s newbie rookie Lewis Hamilton claimed another victory on Sunday Indy race. Despite the fact that he is a newcomer, the 22-year-old Briton is defying the mantra "Nobody is born a master of his craft." Sunday’s race was his second consecutive pole.The Brit’s knowledge of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was honed from media reports, but with each practice session on the track, he started the site master. That knowledge paid off Sunday U.S. Grand Prix. "Getting my second pole here is even better than the first," said Hamilton, whose team changed engines after Friday’s practices. "When I came across the line and the team told me to P1 (the pole), I was screaming in my helmet." Last Sunday, everyone chased Hamilton, whose euphoria about his remarkable victory is perched on a calm confidence. "To hit the post twice in one week is fantastic," Hamilton said. "I love North America! It is a challenge to create a track for the first time and I’ve learned new things every corner and every lap. The car is good and the team did a great job;. Hopefully the team will be able to make the most of the race ‘"Lewis is a great talent and both McLaren and Mercedes invested in his career. Ron (Dennis) gave him his first chance and both Ron and Martin (Whitmarsh) have supported Lewis ever since. He certainly a lot during his Formula Three years in Germany and learned his GP2 season in 2006, "said Norbert Haug of McLaren. "Lewis was supported by McLaren and Mercedes-Benz for nine years and is a part of our motorsports family for a long time. . He is strong and has learned a lot – he can handle the pressure on him "Asked how Alonso is dealing with the fact that its biggest competitor is his less experienced teammate, Haug said:" Fernando has not only chosen a new challenge with a new team, but also with a new teammate. The competition between our two directors is a positive because they respect each other. This competition is also fruitful for the whole team and provides interesting battles for the spectators. We would much rather have this situation than one where a driver was miles away from the other. "With 35 points above McLaren to Ferrari in the constructors’ championship team championship, the latter is keen to make the necessary improvements for France. After enduring and disappointing results in the last few races and the fact that the McLaren team, the bulk of the points, the Ferrari team expected more effort in the coming races to exercise. "No doubt that we are not satisfied with the results," commented Stefano Domenicali, Ferrari’s sporting director. "Third and fourth is not our standard, because we wanted to come here to North America to try to reduce the gap and we did the opposite because we lost 15 points." According to Luca Baldisserri, Ferrari’s head of track operations, the team’s past problems for the most part from a poor qualifying performances. "The problem is that behind in qualifying means that we have a tough race," he explained. "We have a completely different aerodynamic package to try at Silverstone. So hopefully we have another step aerodynamically. "Apart from the Ferrari, BMW Sauber team is also a considerable amount of improvement to go forward in the championship. Fans expect the vehicles’ BMW spark plug wires and other components are in excellent condition of the driver performance.
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After the 2006 Formula One season and two times world champion Fernando Alonso jumped from Renault to McLaren, the Spaniard said he needs a new challenge. His wish was granted as he is now facing the biggest challenge in his career. He is not going toe to toe with a Ferrari or BMW Sauber driver, but his challenger on the same team. Lewis Hamilton, British Formula One rookie sensation, is now the only obstacle between Alonso and his third consecutive driver’s championship. The British driver has broken record after record in his maiden Formula One season. He now leads the drivers championship with seven races already in the books and ten races to go. In all his seven races so far, Hamilton has produced podium for McLaren. He was third on the first race of the season. He then took four second place finishes. The North American leg of the Formula One season he won both the Canadian and United States Grand Prix. Alonso has been warning the newcomer that the race for the championship is just about to start when the Formula One calendar brings them back to Europe. "I’m going to enjoy coming back to Europe. The championship starts now, "said Alonso in a recent interview. "We have only seven races, not even half of the championship. When we return to Magny-Cours and Silverstone we start the real season and the real battle. "The French Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on the first of July. The Santander British Grand Prix one week later at Silverstone will be held. Alonso would have been to raise his game to catch up with Hamilton. Both are talented drivers and both are the same Mercedes-Benz ¬ bumper / nose equipped MP4-22 Formula One car. The Canadian and United States Grand Prix, it was their performance in the qualifying rounds that spelled the advantage over the other. Hamilton took pole position and eventually won both races.While there are rumors that the tight battle between the two McLaren drivers has led to animosity, McLaren denies. Norbert Haug, Vice President Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, has this to say about the relationship between the teammates: "We have a situation now where they speak their minds, but I really need to tell you it is not a problem in the team. I think it is very, very balanced, and I see none of these frictions. Of course, you have a positive competition between the drivers and between the teams, the left and right side of the garage. "" I understand that people are looking for controversial stories. But within the team, it’s different. If you look at our track record over the last few races, I honestly do not think that (if) we have bad feelings within the team can reach you have. We need the positive and good feelings, and I think what we have achieved, "he added. Hamilton currently leads Alonso by ten points after seven races. While Alonso is looking for his best performance on the French and British Grand Prix to cancel, he will face the fact that the British Grand Prix, Hamilton’s home.
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Going into the French Grand Prix
double world champion Fernando Alonso trails his rookie teammate Lewis Hamilton with ten points. Alonso has two wins so far this season – the first in Malaysia and the other in Monaco. Lewis Hamilton has two victories have both come to the North American leg of the season – in Canada and the United States. Hamilton leads the Spaniard for his consistency by finishing in the top three positions in all seven races.At the upcoming French Grand Prix
Hamilton is at his third straight victory
but Alonso claimed he will step up his game and will be ready to contend toe to toe with Hamilton for the championship of the driver. Although the rumor that the two McLaren drivers have a kind of failure
the two claimed that they have a good relationship teammates.Alonso though his crown as the world champion in the fastest motor sport to defend. To reflect his third straight championship
he has to contend with his rookie teammate
who is performing well in every race this season. The Spaniard is convinced that a move to Europe will be good for him in his quest for his third championship. “I think I’m going to enjoy coming back to Europe
” said Alonso. “The championship starts now. We have only done seven races and now I’m more comfortable and confident. “The Spaniard would have been facing a very important issue. In the Canadian and U.S. Grands Prix
he has the advantage over Hamilton in terms of familiarity with the track. But even with that advantage
the British driver still managed to secure pole position to take action against him. At the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Alonso will not have the same advantage as the British Formula One driver has driven on the tracks in his days as a junior formula driver. Alonso would have the upper hand in terms of their final race on the course. Last year
the Spaniard finished second at Magny-Cours
while Hamilton’s last outing on the track is disappointing. Now they will drive the same car
the MP4-22 is powered by a Mercedes-Benz engine
but without a Mercedes-Benz rear – it is possible that Hamilton a better race at the Circuit de Nevers.Hamilton has this to say about the course: “It is not one of my best tracks. The French round of the GP2 championship last season was not my best weekend I had a meet in the first race that had me from the second race of the nineteenth century. “The British have charged nineteenth-fifth to that game. “It is possible to score points here
although you always want to be on pole
” added Hamilton. Hamilton now has 58 points to his credit after taking the podium in all seven races so far. Fernando Alonso has 48 points so far. The Spaniard has five podium finishes so far. He finished fifth in Bahrain
where Hamilton finished second behind Felipe Massa of Ferrari. Alonso again failed a podium at the Grand Prix of Canada to get where he finished seventh. On the appointed match
the Spaniard was even overtaken by Takuma Sato’s Super Aguri.
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Former British Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert has been added to the driving lineup in BMW’s Pit Lane Park display at Silverstone. The team had already announced that 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell would demonstrate on Friday the BMW Sauber Formula One car. Now the team has shown that Herbert will take over from Mansell for Saturday is for the test driver Sebastian Vettel of the team steps on day.Herbert race
which will be seen behind the BMW window motor on Friday
raced in Formula One from 1989 to 2000
grabbing three victories
including his famous home triumph for Benetton in 1995. He then moved to sports cars
but recently returned to the Formula One arena sporting relations manager for the Midland team before it was sold to Spyker.BMW designed the Pit Lane Park as a high-tech theme park ‘that Formula One fans will be even closer to the action at Grands Prix. In addition to demonstration runs by Formula One machine on a short section of track
there are interactive features and other fan-friendly activities. The park is situated behind the Becketts complex and entrance is free to the British Grand Prix ticket holders.BMW Sauber
currently third in constructors’ standing
is very optimistic for the race at Silverstone. “I especially like the crowd in England because they’re just real racing fans. They were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in the years when they do not have a home-grown leader. Of course with Lewis Hamilton will interest a lot to improve for the race this year
but the atmosphere has always been good
“said Nick Heidfeld.He added
” During the test I found the track extremely bumpy
and apparently other drivers thought the same. The English weather can also add to the excitement. The order of the corners at Becketts is very fast and very special. For Silverstone it is especially important to have a good aero package for the fast corners “Robert Kubica after his crash in Montreal and a great comeback performance at Magny-Cours
has this to say about the upcoming race:”. Silverstone
I think
a good weekend for us. I hope so. Last year we were very strong. I like the track as it is very challenging. Very quickly
especially the first sector. Last year there was very little grip. I missed the test session this year
so it will be interesting to see how it is on Bridgestone tires. “” It’s nice to be here because I like the style of the track and the British people enjoy motor racing
“the 22-year-old Pole added.Mario Theissen
BMW Motorsport director
is quoted as saying: “At the mid point of the season
Formula One is restless. After back-to-back races in North America and a test session at Silverstone
we are now in the middle of the next double header in Europe. Hats off to the team “I have to say. “We want to stay that way and improve it. Britain is the only market for the BMW group
which all three production facilities for the Group brands. The MINI is built in Oxford
Goodwood Rolls-Royce and BMW engines in Hams Hall. Britain is the third largest market for BMW Group after the USA and Germany
“Theissen noted.” Silverstone is known for its many medium and fast corners
where drivers have to carry as much speed as possible on the straights. In the infield there are also some very slow corners. Silverstone is a very challenging circuit
“said Willy Rampf
technical director at Sauber.
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After dominating the two races in North America, British Formula One team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is facing resurgence of Italian Scuderia Ferrari. The Italian contingent posted its first one-two finish this season with Kimi Raikkonen taking the victory ahead teammate Felipe Massa.Meanwhile, McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton finished third in his eighth consecutive podium into his Formula One career. His teammate, however, the double world champion Fernando Alonso only managed to take seventh place. Alonso’s problems started in the qualifying session when his car defects that allowed him only the tenth slot in the starting grid. While McLaren may have been beaten by Ferrari in the French Grand Prix, Hamilton is still leading the drivers’ championship. With his third place finish, Hamilton now has 64 points. McLaren is still at the top of the team standings with 114 points, while Ferrari closed the gap slightly with 89 points so far in the second place.Ferrari ‘victory over the French Grand Prix has led fans to their forecasts for the British Grand Prix reassess. It was very likely that the young rookie sensation Hamilton his third victory in France and possibly the fourth on the upcoming British Grand Prix. Hamilton is already looking forward to the race, and study what they teach at the British Grand Prix to use. He has this to say about Hi start at the French Grand Prix. "My start was very bad and I do not really know what happened. I definitely have to look at the data with my engineers, but it was not very good and I lost a place to Kimi, who made an exceptional start. Whatever it was, we were not quick enough off the grid and I lost a bit of pace behind him. "Meanwhile, McLaren have confirmed that Fernando Alonso with the MP4-22 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz engine and fuel filter and other components suffered from transmission problems. "We have the best possible degree of reliability had the whole season so far, but, today, Fernando had to stop with a gearbox problem," said Norbert Haug, Mercedes motorsport head. While team boss Ron Dennis is looking forward to the rain with Alonso a chance to get other drivers, she waited for the shower did not return. Dennis has this to say after the dismal qualifying session for the Spaniard: "So far this year, we did not suffer from any major technical problems during the race weekends and it is disappointing that the first qualifying session Fernando ruined today. He had the speed to qualify on the first row, but with a good strategy, he should be able to make up a number of positions in the race tomorrow. The suspect rain adds some unpredictability we may be able to return to our advantage. "Alonso was visibly disappointed with the problem that his car met with the French Grand Prix. The Spaniard now admitted that the biggest threat to his quest for the title of his third consecutive driver. "Lewis is the one I have to worry about," said Alonso. "He’s the one in front. He’s the one I need to start clawing back points and, God willing, I will start doing that at Silverstone next week. "He also said that Hamilton will run out of luck sooner or later. "On one day, the problems I’ve had with the gearbox and the safety car will happen to him."
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