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."
Tags: Alonso, Drivers, Hamilton, Mclaren, sport, TeamAfter a good performance at the French Grand Prix
BMW Sauber is looking to further increase their lead over world champions Renault in the Constructor’s Championship standings. The next race will be held this Sunday at Silverstone. The British Grand Prix is one of the oldest Grands Prix in the Formula One calendar programs. At the French Grand Prix
BMW Sauber’s Robert Kubica made his return after an offside before the United States Grand Prix after his high speed accident at the Canadian Grand Prix. During his first qualifying run after his horrific crash in Canada
Polish Formula One driver posted the fourth fastest lap time. That gave him the chance to start in fourth place on the second row of the grid.The used his fourth pole position in qualifying to secure a point away. He finished fourth behind race winner Kimi Raikkonen
Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton. And go in the British Grand Prix
the young driver expects a warm weather and good performance of his car. “The British weather is well known all over the world not very good. However
every time I at Silverstone for the race I really had a sunny weekend
so let’s hope the weather again
“said Kubica. “I love the style of the track and the British people enjoy the sport. It is not the latest
but I think the whole atmosphere around it and you feel there is a lot of racing history on track
“he added.Kubica is expected that the British Grand Prix will be a god one for his team. “Silverstone
I think
a good weekend for us
” he said. “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. “Kubica’s thoughts about the weather are shared by his teammate Nick Heidfeld
who finished fifth at the French Grand Prix. “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 a good aero package for the fast corners
“said Heidfeld.The German Formula One driver who uses BMW Sauber F1.07 ‘s with reliable components similar to BMW E30 parts also said that he was doing looking forward to Silverstone because of the fans. “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 in interest rates will rise much for the race this year
but the atmosphere is always good. “BMW Sauber is currently third in the constructors’ championship behind Ferrari and McLaren. BMW Sauber has 48 points
though still a long way with 114 points to McLaren and Ferrari with 89 points. Right behind BMW Sauber
Renault
BMW has promised that the challenge for third place.
