Ron Dennis and McLaren-Mercedes made an almighty mess of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. But even though I think the punishment meted out to Alonso was just, I have some sympathy for them team over what happened. It would be better for the sport if McLaren’s championship points were reinstated at the appeal hearing.
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Hungarian GP 2007 Facts & Statistics
Posted onAll the revealing, curious and just plain weird statistics from the Hungarian Grand Prix. Plus, the 50th anniversary of a very special Grand Prix.
Spyker beats Honda thanks to Sutil
Posted onMarkus Winkelhock may have led a couple of laps for Spyker at the Nurburgring two weeks ago – but team mate Adrian Sutil arguably topped that today by beating Honda’s Rubens Barrichello. It was another impressive performance by the young German who has impressed despite making his F1 debut in a car even Spyker’s own … Continue reading Spyker beats Honda thanks to Sutil
Massa: P14 to P13
Posted onFelipe Massa qualified 14th and ended the race 13th – in the second fastest car in the field. How on earth did that happen? It looks like he had a fair slice of misfortune, but also missed crucial opportunities to help himself.
Hulkenberg wins F3 Masters as Grosjean stalls
Posted onNico Hulkenberg won the prestigious F3 Masters race at Zolder after pole sitter Romain Grosjean stalled on the grid and was relegated to the rear of the field. The victory is a timely boost for Hulkenberg who has had a very mixed season in the F3 Euroseries, winning in the wet at Zandvoort last weekend, … Continue reading Hulkenberg wins F3 Masters as Grosjean stalls
Championship positions after the Hungarian GP
Posted onLewis Hamilton has stretched his lead in the drivers’ championship – but McLaren may have scored nothing at all if the stewards’ verdict against them is upheld. Here’s the points for both championships as they stand.
Hamilton wins with Raikkonen in pursuit as Alonso pays price for penalty
2007 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton won from pole position in the Hungarian Grand Prix, but it wasn’t the cruise to the flag many people expected. Kimi Raikkonen chased him around every lap of the Hungaroring.
Another PR disaster for McLaren
Posted onMcLaren’s PR problems have multiplied as the British press slammed them for their handling of the pit lane incident between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton yesterday. Both The Times and The Daily Mail claim that Hamilton and Dennis were involved in a furious argument. This is from The Times: Hamilton… exchanged angry words with his … Continue reading Another PR disaster for McLaren
GP2 Hungary Sprint: Who else but Villa?
Posted onIt’s a GP2 sprint race so it must be a win for Javier Villa? Yes, but he had to work harder for it than he did at the Nurburgring or Magny-Cours. Adrian Zaugg took the lead early on before a collision with Roldan Rodriguez set up a battle between Villa and Adam Carroll. But it … Continue reading GP2 Hungary Sprint: Who else but Villa?
“Formula One 1974: Down to the last race” (DVD)
Posted onThink of F1 racing in the 1970s and you imagine bizarre-looking cars with fat rear wheels, daubed in the gaudy colours of their sponsors. Unpredictable races, down-to the wire championship battles, and a different winner each weekend. In 1974, that wasn’t far from the truth, and this excellent DVD captures the spirit of those heady … Continue reading “Formula One 1974: Down to the last race” (DVD)
The stewards’ full verdict on McLaren and Alonso
2007 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe stewards rejected parts of Fernando Alonso and McLaren’s testimony over whether the driver deliberately held up team mate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying.
Alonso and McLaren punished by stewards
2007 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso will start the Hungarian Grand Prix from sixth instead of pole position and his McLaren team will not be eligible to score points.
Dennis says Alonso not to blame
Posted onMcLaren boss Ron Dennis has claimed that Fernando Alonso delayed Lewis Hamilton in qualifying at the Hungaroring because the team told him to. Dennis said: They were out of sequence because Lewis should have slowed and let Fernando past. And he didn’t. He charged off. That’s how we got out of sequence. [Alonso] was being … Continue reading Dennis says Alonso not to blame
Alonso’s qualifying stunt – 21 opinions
Posted onF1 bloggers have reacted with a mixture of fury and dismay at the pit debacle at McLaren during qualifying. Here’s a selection of comments from those who liked what they saw, and the 99% of writers that didn’t…
GP2 Hungary Feature: Carroll triumphs again
Posted onAdam Carroll underlined the fact that he belongs in single seater racing with his second win since returning to GP2 seven races ago. He triumphed in the sprint race that was interrupted by a frightening crash for Luca Filippi which the Italian fortunately escaped without injury. But championship points leader Timo Glock failed to score … Continue reading GP2 Hungary Feature: Carroll triumphs again
Video: Alonso blocks Hamilton in pits during qualifying
Posted onFernando Alonso resorted to desperate tactics to prevent team mate Lewis Hamilton from taking pole position at the Hungaroring. If the relationship between the McLaren drivers was strained before it looks like degenerating into a bitterly fought battle now. It remains to be seen whether any disciplinary action might be taken. If Alonso is deemed … Continue reading Video: Alonso blocks Hamilton in pits during qualifying
Alonso’s tainted triumph
2007 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying review
Posted onAs if McLaren didn’t have enough problems off the track – now one of their drivers has employed some extraordinarily unsavoury tactics against the other. Fernando Alonso deliberately delayed Lewis Hamilton in the pit box to prevent his team mate from setting his final lap. The Spaniard then took pole position off his team mate. … Continue reading Alonso’s tainted triumph
Briatore: ‘Throw McLaren out’ (updated)
Posted onRenault boss Flavio Briatore was waded into the spying row, alleging that McLaren had access to confidential Ferrari information much earlier than April this year. He demanded McLaren’s exclusion from the championship and also stated his objection to the introduction of engine control systems developed by Microsoft McLaren Electronic Systems for every team next year. … Continue reading Briatore: ‘Throw McLaren out’ (updated)
Kimi Raikkonen and James Hunt
Posted onKimi Raikkonen entered a snowmobile race just before the start of the year under the pseudonym ‘James Hunt’. The fact that he chose Hunt’s name – a former world champion and renowned party animal – looked like a window into the real, fun-loving personality he keeps hidden behind the dull, monotonous front we’re used to … Continue reading Kimi Raikkonen and James Hunt
F1 in the blogs 38: Fangio’s finest
Posted onRead an interesting response to yesterday’s ‘Best Lap Ever’ post. Plus rumoured changes to the tyre rules for next year, why Alex Wurz is great, and someone in a monkey suit…