Formula 1 - Season 2015 - (Decade of F1 Discussion)

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Nico Rosberg beats Lewis Hamilton to Austrian GP victory
Nico Rosberg won the Austrian Grand Prix to keep in touch with Lewis Hamilton in the championship, beating his Mercedes team-mate off the line at the start of the race before comfortably holding the lead until the chequered flag.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]Austrian GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000cd'><font face='courier new'>[U]Race Results
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>Pos   Driver            Car                  Laps  Time/gap      Difference  Reason</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 1    Nico Rosberg      Mercedes              71   1:30:16.930s    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 2    Lewis Hamilton    Mercedes              71         8.800    8.800    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 3    Felipe Massa      Williams-Mercedes     71        17.573    8.773    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 4    Sebastian Vettel  Ferrari               71       18.181     0.608    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 5    Valtteri Bottas   Williams-Mercedes     71       53.604    35.423    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 6    Nico Hulkenberg   Force India-Mercedes  71       64.075    10.471    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 7    Pastor Maldonado  Lotus-Mercedes        70   1 lap         1 lap    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 8    Max Verstappen    Toro Rosso-Renault    70   1 lap          0.893    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 9    Sergio Perez      Force India-Mercedes  70   1 lap         14.280    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>10    Daniel Ricciardo  Red Bull-Renault      70   1 lap          3.044    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>11    Felipe Nasr       Sauber-Ferrari        70   1 lap         20.777    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>12    Daniil Kvyat      Red Bull-Renault      70   1 lap          6.570    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>13    Marcus Ericsson   Sauber-Ferrari        69   2 laps        1 lap    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>14    Roberto Merhi     Manor-Ferrari         68   3 laps        1 lap    </font></font>
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<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Romain Grosjean    Lotus-Mercedes        35  36 laps       33 laps      Gearbox</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Carlos Sainz Jnr   Toro Rosso-Renault    35  36 laps       37.858       Power unit</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Jenson Button      McLaren-Honda          8  63 laps       27 laps      Power unit</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Will Stevens       Manor-Ferrari          1  70 laps        7 laps      Radiator</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Kimi Raikkonen     Ferrari                0  71 laps        1 lap       Accident</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Fernando Alonso    McLaren-Honda          0  71 laps        0.000       Accident</font></font>

Here is the World Championships Standings after Austrian GP:

<font color='#696969'><font face='courier new'>[U]World Championships Standings
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#000080'>[U]Driver's Championship
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#2f4f4f'>Pos Driver            Points</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 1  Lewis Hamilton     169</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 2  Nico Rosberg       159</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 3  Sebastian Vettel   120</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 4  Kimi Raikkonen      72</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 5  Valtteri Bottas     67</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 6  Felipe Massa        62</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 7  Daniel Ricciardo    36</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 8  Daniil Kvyat        19</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 9  Nico Hulkenberg     18</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>10  Romain Grosjean     17</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>11  Felipe Nasr         16</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>12  Sergio Perez        13</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>13  Pastor Maldonado    12</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>14  Max Verstappen      10</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>15  Carlos Sainz Jnr     9</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>16  Marcus Ericsson      5</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>17  Jenson Button        4</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>18  Fernando Alonso      0</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>19  Kevin Magnussen      0</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>20  Will Stevens         0</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>21  Roberto Merhi        0</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#000080'>[U]Constructor's Championship[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#2f4f4f'>Pos  Team       Points</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 1   Mercedes    328</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 2   Ferrari     192</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 3   Williams    129</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 4   Red Bull     55</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 5   Force India  31</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 6   Lotus        29</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 7   Sauber       21</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 8   Toro Rosso   19</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 9   McLaren       4</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>10   Manor         0</font></font>

Nico Rosberg plays down severity of late vibration issues in Austria
Nico Rosberg plays down severity of late vibration issues in AustriaNico Rosberg says the late issues he suffered in the Austrian Grand Prix were "uncomfortable" but not enough to seriously threaten his comfortable victory.

Marcus Ericsson handed penalty points for jump start in Austria
Sauber's Marcus Ericsson has been handed two points on his superlicence for jumping the start of the Austrian Grand Prix.

One point was 'the optimum' for Red Bull
Christian Horner thinks Daniel Ricciardo's solitary point was as good as Red Bull could have expected from its home grand prix in Austria.

Intake system sensor failure caused Jenson Button's retirement in Austria
A sensor on the intake system of Jenson Button's McLaren-Honda resulted in his loss of power and eventual retirement from the Austrian Grand Prix.

Clutch issue cost me at the start - Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton blamed an ongoing issue with his clutch for the slow start off the line which effectively handed the Austrian Grand Prix to Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.

Sebastian Vettel sure Ferrari is closer to Mercedes despite missed podium in Austria
Sebastian Vettel thinks Ferrari was closer to Mercedes than the final result suggested in Austria after he finished fourth due to a botched pit stop.

Fernando Alonso: Lucky I didn't hit Kimi Raikkonen in the head in Austria crash
Fernando Alonso was relieved to see Kimi Raikkonen walk away from their "strange incident" unharmed after the pair collided on lap one in Austria.

Kimi Raikkonen shrugs off close call with flying McLaren
Kimi Raikkonen could not explain the reason behind his collision with Fernando Alonso at the Austrian Grand Prix, but appeared unruffled by the dangerous situation it left him in.

Manor to skip Austria test days
Manor will skip the two days of testing at the Red Bull Ring this week due to the cost implications, team boss Graeme Lowdon has confirmed.

Title battle will go down to the wire - Toto Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is convinced the title battle between his two drivers will go down to the final race after Nico Rosberg's clawed back seven points with victory in Canada.

Nico Rosberg: Austria win proof my race craft is improving
Nico Rosberg says his Austrian Grand Prix victory was one of the easiest of his career and proof he's making progress with his race craft, an area he feels cost him the 2014 championship.

McLaren fortunes will 'change very quickly' - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso is convinced McLaren's fortunes will "change very quickly" after its Austria setback and thinks it will happen no later than the Japanese Grand Prix.

Maurizio Arrivabene sets criteria for Kimi Raikkonen staying in 2016
Maurizio Arrivabene has named the areas in which Kimi Raikkonen will be judged ahead of a decision on the Finn's future later in the year.

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Christian Horner urges F1 change and proposes Ross Brawn as rules saviour
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned his fellow Formula One bosses that urgent change is needed in the sport and has proposed ex-Mercedes boss Ross Brawn as a possible saviour for the regulations.

Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene keen to avoid 'fake' Friday optimism
Maurizio Arrivabene says Ferrari will run on a full tank of fuel during Friday practice sessions to avoid giving a "fake" impression of its pace relative to Mercedes.

Monza: Sharing Italian GP with Imola a 'last resort'
Monza says it is not interested in alternating the hosting of the Italian Grand Prix with Imola after 2017.

Pascal Wehrlein puts Mercedes top on rain-affected opening test day in Austria
Mercedes reserve driver Pascal Wehrlein topped the timesheets on a rain-delayed opening day of the post-Austrian Grand Prix test at the Red Bull Ring.

<font face='courier new'>[U]<font color='#ee82ee'>Austrian InSeason Testing</font>
<font color='#00ffff'>Day 1</font>[/U]</font>
<font color='#ffd700'><font face='courier new'>POS NAME       TEAM         TIME       LAPS</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>1.  Wehrlein   Mercedes     1:11.005    67</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>2.  Ocon       Force India  1:11.192    73</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>3.  Verstappen Toro Rosso   1:11.328    97</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>4.  Fuoco      Ferrari      1:11.331    71</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>5.  Grosjean   Lotus        1:11.509    45</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>6.  Gasly      Red Bull     1:11.757    78</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>7.  Vandoorne  McLaren      1:12.530    76</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>8.  Wolff      Williams     1:13.248    37</font></font>

Valtteri Bottas puts Williams top on final morning in Austria
Valtteri Bottas set the pace on the final morning of testing at the Red Bull Ring as the teams set about making up for lost time in the dry after Tuesday's rain delay.

<font face='courier new'>[U]<font color='#EE82EE'>Austrian InSeason Testing</font>
<font color='#00FFFF'>Day 2</font>
[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#FFD700'>POS NAME      TEAM          TIME       LAPS</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>1.  Bottas    Williams      1:10.029    37</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>2.  Wehrlein  Force India   1:10.253    47</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>3.  Rosberg   Mercedes      1:10.684    34</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>4.  Alonso    McLaren       1:11.178    17</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>5.  Nasr      Sauber        1:11.228    44</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>6.  Palmer    Lotus         1:11.288    42</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>7.  Gutierrez Ferrari       1:11.315    27</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>8.  Ricciardo Red Bull      1:11.466    75</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#FF0000'>9.  Wittmann  Toro Rosso    1:12.941    71</font></font>

Mercedes and Nico Rosberg end Austria test comfortably clear of Ferrari
Nico Rosberg ensured Mercedes ended the final day of the post-Austrian Grand Prix test over eight tenths clear of Ferrari at the Red Bull Ring.

<font color='#ee82ee'><font face='courier new'>[U]Austrian InSeason Testing
[/U]</font></font><font color='#00ffff'><font face='courier new'>[U]Day 2
[/U]</font></font><font color='#ffd700'><font face='courier new'>POS NAME      TEAM        TIME       LAPS</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>1.  Rosberg   Mercedes    1:09.113    117</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>2.  Gutierrez Ferrari     1:09.931    110</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>3.  Bottas    Williams    1:10.029     79</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>4.  Wittmann  Toro Rosso  1:10.103    158</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>5.  Wehrlein  Force India 1:10.253    132</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>6.  Palmer    Lotus       1:10.373    110</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>7.  Alonso    McLaren     1:10.718    104</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>8.  Ricciardo Red Bull    1:10.757    116</font></font>
<font color='#ff0000'><font face='courier new'>9.  Nasr      Sauber      1:10.922     13</font></font>

F1 does not need big changes - Jean Todt
FIA president Jean Todt does not think Formula One is in need of a major overhaul, saying the sport is suffering from a "headache" not a "cancer".

FIA to drive down engine costs
FIA president Jean Todt has pledged to cut engine costs in order to ease the burden on Formula One's smaller teams.

Force India debuts new nose design in Austria
Force India has unveiled a striking new nose at the post-Austrian Grand Prix test at the Red Bull Ring.

Alonso buoyed by 'positive' reliability shown by McLaren during Austria test
Fernando Alonso says the reliability shown by McLaren over the two days of testing in Austria - including his 104 laps on Wednesday - leaves him in good spirits ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Miami Dolphins owner and Qatar preparing bid for F1 ownership
The owner of the Miami Dolphins is reportedly lining up a $7-8 billion bid to buy control of Formula One with backing from Qatar Sports Investment [QSI].

F1 cannot afford Renault and Honda struggle - Christian Horner
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Formula One cannot afford to have two of its four engine manufacturers so far off the pace.

Jolyon Palmer not in running for 2016 Lotus seat
Lotus is not planning to promote Jolyon Palmer to a race seat next year and has confirmed it has Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean signed on until the end of 2016.

Fabio Leimer hopes to race for Manor in 2015
Fabio Leimer says he was signed to his current role at Manor with the belief the team would try to give him a race seat towards the end of the 2015 season.

Martin Whitmarsh: F1 will 'crash and burn' before full recovery
Former McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh says he is saddened by the current state of Formula One and fears it will "crash and burn before it gets turns around".

Jean Todt defends conflict-averse approach to FIA presidency
Jean Todt says he is happy to learn from criticism of his FIA presidency, but defends his conflict-averse approach to the top job in motorsport's governing body.

Sir Richard Branson: Formula E will be bigger than F1 by 2020
Former F1 team owner Sir Richard Branson thinks Formula E will overtake it as the top motorsport series by the end of the current decade.

FIA quashes suspicions of Mercedes/Ferrari 'trick oil' systems
Mercedes and Ferrari were investigated during the Canadian Grand Prix to ensure neither team was using 'trick oil' systems to gain an advantage over their rivals, with tests returning a negative result.

Maurizio Arrivabene: Ferrari not going to shift focus to 2016
Maurizio Arrivabene says he will not shift Ferrari's attention to next year's car at this stage of the season because his goal is still to beat Mercedes in 2015.

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Here is the Timing Schedule for this weekend's British GP:

<font color='#a9a9a9'>[U]<font face='courier new'>British GP</font>[/U]</font>
<font color='#0000ff'>[U]<font face='courier new'>Friday</font>[/U]</font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Practice Session 1[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>14:00 To 15:30</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Practice Session 2[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>18:00 To 19:30</font></font>
<font color='#0000ff'>[U]<font face='courier new'>Saturday</font>[/U]</font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Practice Session 3[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>14:00 To 15:00</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Qualifying Session[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>17:00 To 18:00</font></font>
<font color='#0000ff'>[U]<font face='courier new'>Sunday</font>[/U]</font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Race[/U]</font>                 <font color='#ff8c00'>17:00 To 19:00</font></font>

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Nelson Piquet Jr claims inaugural Formula E championship
Nelson Piquet Jr beat Sebastien Buemi to the inaugural Formula E championship by a single point after a thrilling finish at London's Battersea Park.

Christian Horner extends contract with Red Bull
Christian Horner has ended speculation his job as Red Bull team principal is under threat by confirming he has signed a contract extension.

Kimi Raikkonen drives F10 at Goodwood
Kimi Raikkonen made his second Goodwood appearance at the weekend as he drove a Ferrari F10 up the festival's iconic hill.

Fernando Alonso not ruling out future Indy 500 drive
Fernando Alonso believes a future drive at the Indy 500 would be "attractive for any driver" because of its status as one of the greatest races in motorsport.

Max Verstappen: F1 more important to me than girls
Max Verstappen says he is determined not to let the glamour of Formula One get in the way of a successful career.

Renault's future hinges on F1 governance
Renault's chief executive Carlos Ghosn says the French manufacturer's future in Formula One is still undecided and will hinge on the governance of the sport.

Sebastian Vettel wants Kimi Raikkonen to stay with Ferrari in 2016
Sebastian Vettel wants Kimi Raikkonen to remain his Ferrari team-mate in 2016 and is convinced the Finn will "soon return to being the driver we all know".

Daniel Ricciardo not ruling out move to Ferrari
Daniel Ricciardo says he is flattered to be linked with Ferrari as he wants to be at a team where he can regularly challenge for wins.

Horner: F1 at 'critical stage' ahead of Strategy Group meeting
Christian Horner says F1 "is at a critical stage" ahead of Wednesday's meeting of the Strategy Group at Biggin Hill.

Formula E can't compete with F1 - Christian Horner
Red Bull boss Christian Horner does not agree with Sir Richard Branson that Formula E will become a competitor for Formula One in the future.

Ex-Caterham technical director Mark Smith to join Sauber
Ex-Caterham technical director Mark Smith is due to join Sauber on July 13.

F1 needs vision and leadership, says McLaren CEO Jonathan Neale
McLaren-Honda CEO Jonathan Neale has called on the FIA and Formula One Management (FOM) to come up with a stable long-term plan for F1 and put an end to its "spin-the-bottle" approach to decision making.

Promising Renault developments still a long way from fruition
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the promising aspects of Renault's engine development are still several months away from making it to the car.

No point trying to 'BS' Fernando Alonso - McLaren
McLaren CEO Jonathan Neale says his team is being entirely upfront with its drivers about the problems it is facing this year.

Kvyat slams 'ridiculous' engine penalties
Daniil Kvyat says the current engine penalties are like making a sprinter start the 100m final 50 metres behind his rivals because he's injured and wants to see the regulations changed next season.

Sergio Perez targets Red Bull and P4 with new Force India car
Sergio Perez thinks Force India's new car can propel the team into a fight with Red Bull for fourth in the championship, though he has warned against expecting immediate results at Silverstone.

Nico Rosberg: 'F1 putting on a great show as it is'
Nico Rosberg thinks the naysayers are wrong about the current state of Formula One and is convinced the title fight with Lewis Hamilton will go on until the final round of 2015.

Strategy Group targets changes to driver aids, noise and race format
Formula One is set for a revamp over the next two years, including potential changes to the race weekend format in 2016.

'Iceman' Raikkonen is starting to feel the heat at Ferrari, says Massa
Felipe Massa can see cracks appearing in Kimi Raikkonen's 'Iceman' persona as the pressure of underperforming at Ferrari gets to the Finn.

Sebastian Vettel backs 'no bulls***' Kimi Raikkonen to bounce back
Sebastian Vettel has laughed off the notion Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen is going through a "negative period" and says the fight between them is closer than recent results suggest.

Fernando Alonso rubbishes 'sick' Kimi Raikkonen crash conspiracy theories
Fernando Alonso says he is upset with "sick" online conspiracy theories suggesting he made contact with Kimi Raikkonen before their frightening crash at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen not surprised by ongoing 2016 speculation
Kimi Raikkonen says he is not surprised to be at the centre of speculation because he has been reading the same stories about his Ferrari future since the start of 2015.

Sebastian Vettel involved lawyers over 'Multi 21', says Mark Webber
Mark Webber says Sebastian Vettel involved a team of lawyers to escape punishment after the notorious 'Multi 21' incident during the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton: Start procedure problem has been solved
Mercedes has fixed the problem that saw Lewis Hamilton make a slow start off the line at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Nico Rosberg fastest in FP1 despite gearbox issues
Nico Rosberg topped the opening practice session for the British Grand Prix despite suffering a gearbox problem after just five laps.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]British GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000cd'><font face='courier new'>[U]Practice Session 1
[/U]</font></font><font color='#006400'><font face='courier new'>Pos.  Driver             Car                   Best lap  Gap   Laps</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 1    Nico Rosberg       Mercedes              1:34.274         12</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 2    Lewis Hamilton     Mercedes              1:34.344  0.070  26</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 3    Max Verstappen     Toro Rosso-Renault    1:35.530  1.256  18</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 4    Kimi Raikkonen     Ferrari               1:35.588  1.314  21</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 5    Carlos Sainz Jnr   Toro Rosso-Renault    1:35.669  1.395  33</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 6    Sebastian Vettel   Ferrari               1:35.739  1.465  17</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 7    Daniel Ricciardo   Red Bull-Renault      1:35.818  1.544  26</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 8    Daniil Kvyat       Red Bull-Renault      1:35.876  1.602  22</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 9    Nico Hulkenberg    Force India-Mercedes  1:36.157  1.883  28</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>10    Felipe Massa       Williams-Mercedes     1:36.469  2.195  23</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>11    Felipe Nasr        Sauber-Ferrari        1:36.855  2.581  20</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>12    Sergio Perez       Force India-Mercedes  1:36.889  2.615  26</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>13    Susie Wolff        Williams-Mercedes     1:37.242  2.968  19</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>14    Jolyon Palmer      Lotus-Mercedes        1:37.262  2.988  26</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>15    Raffaele Marciello Sauber-Ferrari        1:37.372  3.098  17</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>16    Pastor Maldonado   Lotus-Mercedes        1:38.080  3.806   8</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>17    Fernando Alonso    McLaren-Honda         1:38.222  3.948  12</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>18    Jenson Button      McLaren-Honda         1:38.860  4.586  10</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>19    Will Stevens       Manor-Ferrari         1:38.981  4.707  23</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>20    Roberto Merhi      Manor-Ferrari         1:40.477  6.203  23</font></font>

Rosberg leads Ferraris as Hamilton struggles in FP2
Nico Rosberg held off the two Ferraris to secure the fastest time in second practice for the British Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton finished the session fourth.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]British GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000CD'><font face='courier new'>[U]Practice Session 2
[/U]</font></font><font color='#006400'><font face='courier new'>Pos.  Driver            Car                    Best lap  Gap   Laps</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 1    Nico Rosberg      Mercedes               1:34.155         33</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 2    Kimi Raikkonen    Ferrari                1:34.502  0.347  29</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 3    Sebastian Vettel  Ferrari                1:34.522  0.367  26</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 4    Lewis Hamilton    Mercedes               1:34.621  0.466  23</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 5    Daniil Kvyat      Red Bull-Renault       1:35.009  0.854  25</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 6    Daniel Ricciardo  Red Bull-Renault       1:35.153  0.998  21</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 7    Max Verstappen    Toro Rosso-Renault     1:35.300  1.145  36</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 8    Nico Hulkenberg   Force India-Mercedes   1:35.387  1.232  34</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 9    Carlos Sainz Jnr  Toro Rosso-Renault     1:35.866  1.711  37</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>10    Felipe Massa      Williams-Mercedes      1:36.147  1.992  32</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>11    Pastor Maldonado  Lotus-Mercedes         1:36.164  2.009  32</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>12    Valtteri Bottas   Williams-Mercedes      1:36.183  2.028  33</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>13    Sergio Perez      Force India-Mercedes   1:36.351  2.196  28</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>14    Romain Grosjean   Lotus-Mercedes         1:36.728  2.573  21</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>15    Fernando Alonso   McLaren-Honda          1:36.731  2.576  18</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>16    Felipe Nasr       Sauber-Ferrari         1:36.822  2.667  23</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>17    Jenson Button     McLaren-Honda          1:37.196  3.041  16</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>18    Marcus Ericsson   Sauber-Ferrari         1:37.327  3.172  36</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>19    Will Stevens      Manor-Ferrari          1:38.279  4.124  21</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>20    Roberto Merhi     Manor-Ferrari          1:39.878  5.723  20</font></font>

Mercedes reprimanded for covering Nico Rosberg's car
Mercedes has been reprimanded for covering the rear of Nico Rosberg's car after it broke down with a gearbox problem in first practice for the British Grand Prix.

Force India B-spec immediately feels stronger, says Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg says Force India's B-spec car showed an immediate step forward in performance during Friday practice at Silverstone.

'Not an easy day' for Kimi Raikkonen despite second in FP2
Kimi Raikkonen says Ferrari has a lot more work to do overnight to close the gap to Mercedes despite finishing second in the afternoon Friday practice session.

Nico Rosberg plays down Friday practice pace
Nico Rosberg is not convinced his advantage during Friday practice for the British Grand Prix is representative of his true position ahead of qualifying on Saturday.

Only certainty is Mercedes will be quick - Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel is under no illusion that Mercedes will be hard to beat at Silverstone this weekend, despite finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton in Friday practice.

British GP not about points for McLaren - Jenson Button
Jenson Button says McLaren is still not in a position to think about scoring points ahead of its home grand prix at Silverstone.

Lewis Hamilton: I'm in trouble if I don't find more pace
Lewis Hamilton admits he desperately needs to find some pace at Silverstone after struggling with the balance of his Mercedes during Friday practice.

McLaren in a battle with Sauber for Q2 - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso says McLaren is in a battle with Sauber just to emerge from Q2 ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Vijay Mallya challenges Bernie Ecclestone to help teams "un-crap" F1
Force India boss Vijay Mallya has called on Bernie Ecclestone to find a way of making Formula One "un-crap" if the F1 CEO is intent talking down the sport.

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Lewis Hamilton comfortably quickest in final practice
Lewis Hamilton finished final practice for the British Grand Prix with a comfortable margin over the rest of the field after Nico Rosberg's session was interrupted by a gearbox oil leak.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]British GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000cd'><font face='courier new'>[U]Practice Session 3
[/U]</font></font><font color='#006400'><font face='courier new'>Pos.  Driver            Car                    Best lap  Gap   Laps</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 1    Lewis Hamilton    Mercedes               1:32.917         17</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 2    Nico Rosberg      Mercedes               1:33.469  0.552  13</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 3    Kimi Raikkonen    Ferrari                1:33.692  0.775  19</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 4    Sebastian Vettel  Ferrari                1:33.918  1.001  16</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 5    Max Verstappen    Toro Rosso-Renault     1:34.147  1.230  19</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 6    Carlos Sainz Jnr  Toro Rosso-Renault     1:34.282  1.365  22</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 7    Felipe Massa      Williams-Mercedes      1:34.501  1.584  18</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 8    Valtteri Bottas   Williams-Mercedes      1:34.538  1.621  18</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 9    Daniil Kvyat      Red Bull-Renault       1:34.545  1.628  15</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>10    Pastor Maldonado  Lotus-Mercedes         1:34.708  1.791  24</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>11    Nico Hulkenberg   Force India-Mercedes   1:34.886  1.969  20</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>12    Daniel Ricciardo  Red Bull-Renault       1:34.896  1.979  14</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>13    Sergio Perez      Force India-Mercedes   1:35.121  2.204  21</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>14    Romain Grosjean   Lotus-Mercedes         1:35.246  2.329  21</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>15    Felipe Nasr       Sauber-Ferrari         1:35.587  2.670  18</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>16    Jenson Button     McLaren-Honda          1:35.695  2.778  18</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>17    Marcus Ericsson   Sauber-Ferrari         1:35.919  3.002  19</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>18    Fernando Alonso   McLaren-Honda          1:36.101  3.184   6</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>19    Will Stevens      Manor-Ferrari          1:37.989  5.072  18</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>20    Roberto Merhi     Manor-Ferrari          1:38.285  5.368  17</font></font>

Lewis Hamilton beats Nico Rosberg to pole at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the British Grand Prix as the challenge from Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg failed to materialise in the final session of qualifying at Silverstone.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]British GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000CD'><font face='courier new'>[U]Qualifying Session
[/U]</font></font><font color='#006400'><font face='courier new'>Pos  Driver             Car                  Best Time
</font></font><font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 1   Lewis Hamilton     Mercedes             1:32.248</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 2   Nico Rosberg       Mercedes             1:32.361</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 3   Felipe Massa       Williams-Mercedes    1:33.085</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 4   Valtteri Bottas    Williams-Mercedes    1:33.149</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 5   Kimi Raikkonen     Ferrari              1:33.379</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 6   Sebastian Vettel   Ferrari              1:33.547</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 7   Daniil Kvyat       Red Bull-Renault     1:33.636</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 8   Carlos Sainz Jnr   Toro Rosso-Renault   1:33.649</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'> 9   Nico Hulkenberg    Force India-Mercedes 1:33.673</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>10   Daniel Ricciardo   Red Bull-Renault     1:33.943</font></font>
<font color='#006400'>[U]<font face='courier new'>Q2</font>[/U]</font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>11   Sergio Perez       Force India-Mercedes 1:34.268</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>12   Romain Grosjean    Lotus-Mercedes       1:34.289</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>13   Max Verstappen     Toro Rosso-Renault   1:34.502</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>14   Pastor Maldonado   Lotus-Mercedes       1:34.511</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>15   Marcus Ericsson    Sauber-Ferrari       1:34.868</font></font>
<font color='#006400'>[U]<font face='courier new'>Q1</font>[/U]</font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>16   Felipe Nasr        Sauber-Ferrari       1:34.888</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>17   Fernando Alonso    McLaren-Honda        1:34.959</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>18   Jenson Button      McLaren-Honda        1:35.204</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>19   Will Stevens       Manor-Ferrari        1:37.364</font></font>
<font color='#a52a2a'><font face='courier new'>20   Roberto Merhi      Manor-Ferrari        1:39.377</font></font>

Things will get worse before getting better - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso thinks McLaren's situation is going to get worse before it gets better after suffering a double Q1 elimination in qualifying for the British Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen takes no pleasure from beating Sebastian Vettel
Kimi Raikkonen says he takes no joy from beating Ferrari team-mate Sebastian Vettel in a straight qualifying fight for the first time this year.

Qualifying tweaks key for British Grand Prix pole - Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he was only able to "go all out" and nail his first run in Q3 after tweaking his set-up throughout qualifying at Silverstone.

Mercedes 'in a different world' - Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel said Mercedes was "in a different world" after Lewis Hamilton qualified a second clear of the fastest Ferrari at the British Grand Prix.

Front left issue hampered pole chances - Nico Rosberg
Nico Rosberg says a troublesome front left prevented him from making the improvements he needed on his final Q3 run to wrestle pole position away from Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone.

P3 and P4 key in Ferrari battle - Felipe Massa
Jenson Button says he and Fernando Alonso know they have to take McLaren's current problems on the chin if they ever want to return to the front of the grid.

Valtteri Bottas keen to clear team-mate Felipe Massa early
Valtteri Bottas thinks it will be crucial to get ahead of Williams team-mate Felipe Massa in the early stages of the British Grand Prix to ensure the team does not use him to cover the Brazilian's podium from Ferrari.

Daniel Ricciardo bemoans track limits penalty and power problems
Daniel Ricciardo said a track limits penalty and a power issue which meant he was "bleeding lap time" were to blame for qualifying tenth for the British Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen baffled by 'very strange' loss of qualifying pace
Max Verstappen was at a loss to explain Toro Rosso's "very strange" loss of performance between FP3 and qualifying after missing out on Q3 at Silverstone.

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Lewis Hamilton wins dramatic British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton won a dramatic British Grand Prix, overcoming a poor start, rain showers and an attack from his team-mate Nico Rosberg to secure victory on home soil.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]British GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000cd'><font face='courier new'>[U]Race Results
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>Pos  Driver             Car                  Laps  Time/gap      Difference  Reason</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 1   Lewis Hamilton     Mercedes              52   1:31:27.729s</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 2   Nico Rosberg       Mercedes              52        10.956   10.956    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 3   Sebastian Vettel   Ferrari               52        25.443   14.487    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 4   Felipe Massa       Williams-Mercedes     52        36.839   11.396    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 5   Valtteri Bottas    Williams-Mercedes     52        63.194   26.355    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 6   Daniil Kvyat       Red Bull-Renault      52        63.955    0.761    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 7   Nico Hulkenberg    Force India-Mercedes  52        78.744   14.789    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 8   Kimi Raikkonen     Ferrari               51    1 lap         1 lap    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 9   Sergio Perez       Force India-Mercedes  51    1 lap        14.245    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>10   Fernando Alonso    McLaren-Honda         51    1 lap        63.454    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>11   Marcus Ericsson    Sauber-Ferrari        51    1 lap         4.236    </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>12   Roberto Merhi      Manor-Ferrari         49    3 laps        2 laps</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>13   Will Stevens       Manor-Ferrari         49    3 laps       62.457</font>    </font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>[U]Not classified[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>    Carlos Sainz Jnr    Toro Rosso-Renault    31  21 laps       18 laps      Electrics</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>    Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull-Renault      21  31 laps       10 laps      Electrics</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>    Max Verstappen      Toro Rosso-Renault     3  49 laps       18 laps      Accident</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>    Jenson Button       McLaren-Honda          0  52 laps        3 laps      Accident</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>    Romain Grosjean     Lotus-Mercedes         0  52 laps       0.000        Accident</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>    Pastor Maldonado    Lotus-Mercedes         0  52 laps       0.000        Accident</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>    Felipe Nasr         Sauber-Ferrari         0  52 laps       0.000        Did not start</font></font>

Here is the World Championships Standings after British GP:

<font color='#696969'><font face='courier new'>[U]World Championships Standings
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#000080'>[U]Driver's championship
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#2f4f4f'>Pos.  Driver           Points</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 1    Lewis Hamilton    194</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 2    Nico Rosberg      177</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 3    Sebastian Vettel  135</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 4    Valtteri Bottas    77</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 5    Kimi Raikkonen     76</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 6    Felipe Massa       74</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 7    Daniel Ricciardo   36</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 8    Daniil Kvyat       27</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 9    Nico Hulkenberg    24</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>10    Romain Grosjean    17</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>11    Felipe Nasr        16</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>12    Sergio Perez       15</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>13    Pastor Maldonado   12</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>14    Max Verstappen     10</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>15    Carlos Sainz Jnr    9</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>16    Marcus Ericsson     5</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>17    Jenson Button       4</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>18    Fernando Alonso     1</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>19    Kevin Magnussen     0</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>20    Will Stevens        0</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>21    Roberto Merhi       0</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#000080'>[U]Constructor's championship[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#2f4f4f'>Pos.  Team      Points</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 1    Mercedes    371</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 2    Ferrari     211</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 3    Williams    151</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 4    Red Bull     63</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 5    Force India  39</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 6    Lotus        29</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 7    Sauber       21</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 8    Toro Rosso   19</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 9    McLaren       5</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>10    Manor         0</font></font>

Sebastian Vettel on third at Silverstone: 'That's England for you!'
Sebastian Vettel thanked the English weather for his British Grand Prix podium after a late rain shower and a perfectly-timed pit stop elevated him to an unlikely third position at Silverstone.

'It's not party time yet' - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso says McLaren is still a long way from where it needs to be despite scoring his first point of the season at the British Grand Prix.

Spin costs Daniil Kvyat shot at maiden F1 podium
Christian Horner thinks Daniil Kvyat would have challenged Sebastian Vettel for the last spot on the Silverstone podium were it not for a costly spin in the rain.

Mercedes open to exploring ways for rivals to catch up
Mercedes is open to finding ways to allow Renault and Honda to catch up with their engine development as long as it does not result in a total freeze on its own development.

McLaren worried lack of results will impact team commercially
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier admits his team's lack of on-track success is starting to damage its brand and its ability to attract new sponsors.

Kimi Raikkonen admits he misjudged the rain
Kimi Raikkonen admits he stopped "four laps too early" at Silverstone because he thought the initial rain shower was going to intensify.

Emotional Lewis Hamilton hails 'perfect' pit call after British Grand Prix win
Lewis Hamilton says he struggled to hold back the tears on the final lap of the British Grand Prix after his "perfect choice" to pit on lap 43 helped him to a second consecutive home victory at Silverstone.

Williams defends Silverstone strategy calls
Williams' head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley has explained the thinking behind his team's strategy at the British Grand Prix, which contributed to its two cars slipping from first and second to fourth and fifth.

Mercedes open to future Red Bull engine deal
Mercedes is "leaving the door open" to supplying Red Bull with engines in the future amid rumours a deal could be brokered via luxury car brand Aston Martin.

Ron Dennis labels Eddie Jordan a 'village idiot'
McLaren's struggles have resulted in a war of words between the team's chief executive Ron Dennis and BBC TV pundit Eddie Jordan, culminating in Dennis labelling Jordan a "village idiot".

'It would have been nice to be able to race' - Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas said he missed out on his best opportunity to pass team-mate Felipe Massa at the start of the British Grand Prix because he was told to hold station by the Williams pit wall.

Mercedes tried to fool Williams with 'fake' pit stop
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted his team conducted a fake pit stop in the opening stint of the British Grand Prix in an attempt to try to pressure rivals Williams into pitting too early.

Aston Martin F1 deal 'improbable'
Aston Martin has not ruled out future involvement in Formula One, but its CEO Andy Palmer says it is "improbable".

Should Ferrari be worried about lack of pace at Silverstone?
Sebastian Vettel expected more progress from Ferrari at the British Grand Prix, but is hoping Silverstone was just a blip rather than the start of a trend in the team's performance.

Drivers react to two races per weekend proposal
Lewis Hamilton would welcome a change to the format of grand prix weekends, but not all his rivals are as supportive of the idea.

F1 still capable of giving fans what they want - Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes the excitement of the British Grand Prix is proof Formula One still has the potential to put on a show.

Ferrari concerned 2016 speculation is distracting Kimi Raikkonen
Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has called for an end to speculation about Kimi Raikkonen's future because he is concerned it is distracting his driver.

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'No guarantees' on Stoffel Vandoorne's F1 future
A GP2 championship victory will not guarantee McLaren reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne a place in Formula One next year.

Honda switching focus to improving engine performance
Honda plans to switch its focus from reliability to delivering more power in the second half of the season.

Lewis Hamilton finds McLaren struggle hard to watch
Lewis Hamilton is hoping his old team McLaren returns to competitiveness soon after a difficult start to its new partnership with Honda.

F1 more enjoyable as the underdog - Toto Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says life in Formula One is more enjoyable as an underdog.

Battle lines drawn in engine cost debate
Mercedes and Ferrari are willing to negotiate the cost of their engine supply deals but have made clear they will not be able to slash their prices at the FIA's request.

Longer-lasting tyres not a perfect solution for F1 - Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean does not think the longer-lasting tyres put forward by Michelin will necessarily lead to better racing in Formula One.

F1 'very boring' with limited development - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso thinks the restrictions on testing and development in Formula One are having a negative impact on the current spectacle.

Ten drivers under consideration for Haas F1 seat
Gene Haas has a shortlist of 10 drivers he is considering to spearhead his team's entry next year, with the American keen to sign someone "currently competing on the starting grid" in F1.

FIA to warn teams over dummy pit stops
The FIA will warn teams about the consequences of carrying out "fake" pit stops in Hungary after Mercedes' attempts to fool Williams during the British Grand Prix.

Customer cars would leave 'a big hole' at small outfits - Manor
Manor team boss John Booth says the introduction of customer cars would leave a "big hole" at smaller outfits on the grid and force significant staff cuts.

Mark Webber: Daniel Ricciardo should 'weather the storm' at Red Bull
Mark Webber thinks Daniel Ricciardo should "weather the storm" through Red Bull's current struggles and assess his options next season.

Bernie Ecclestone considered ?600m Wimbledon bid
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he considered a ?600 million bid to buy the Wimbledon tennis championships and even had ambitions to run the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

Baku Grand Prix included on 21-race 2016 calendar
The FIA has released the provisional schedule for the 2016 F1 season, which includes the first-ever Baku Grand Prix in Azerbaijan.

FIA tweaks superlicence points system
The FIA has agreed to change the points system around young drivers qualifying for the superlicence they need to race in Formula One.

Juan Manuel Fangio's body to be exhumed for DNA test
Five-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio's body is to be exhumed for a paternity test, following the ruling of a judge in Argentina.

Ferrari link 'a bit of a laugh', says Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo has downplayed the recent speculation linking him to a seat at Ferrari in 2016, saying he sees it as "a bit of a laugh".

Roberto Merhi excluded from Formula Renault 3.5 races
Manor driver Roberto Merhi incurred the wrath of the Formula Renault 3.5 stewards on Sunday after being excluded from two races at the Red Bull Ring.

Lewis Hamilton turned away from Royal Box for dress code violation
Lewis Hamilton was not allowed to watch the final of the Wimbledon tennis championships from the Royal Box after "an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding dress code".

Waiting on Renault upgrades 'testing our patience', says Red Bull boss Christian Horner
Christian Horner says waiting for Renault's engine upgrades is testing the patience of Red Bull.

Williams 'clearly faster' than Ferrari - Rob Smedley
Rob Smedley says Williams will focus on the fact it was "clearly faster" than Ferrari at the British Grand Prix rather than the fact the team missed out on a podium.

Hamilton to be invited back to Royal Box at Wimbledon
Lewis Hamilton will be invited back to the Royal Box at Wimbledon next year despite being turned away from the men's final for a dress-code violation on Sunday.

Fernando Alonso goes from last to first in kart race
Fernando Alonso got that winning feeling back after the British Grand Prix by claiming victory in a kart race from last place on the grid at Daytona Sandown Park.

Felipe Nasr frustrated by wait for Sauber upgrades
Felipe Nasr admits it is frustrating to watch Sauber's rivals make progress while the team waits to bring significant upgrades to its car.

Jules Bianchi condition 'more terrible than if he had died', says father Philippe
Philippe Bianchi admits he is becoming less optimistic about his son Jules recovering from injuries sustained at last year's Japanese Grand Prix and says the situation is putting the family through "daily torture".

Felipe Massa open to future in Formula E or WEC
Felipe Massa admits he is open to a future in Formula E or the World Endurance Championship once his Formula One career draws to a close.

Romain Grosjean and Rob Smedley play down impact of new start procedure restrictions
Romain Grosjean and Rob Smedley have played down the impact of restrictions to the start procedure due to be imposed at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Jenson Button says a 2016 McLaren seat is 'not a given'
Jenson Button has confirmed he is not guaranteed to drive for McLaren next season as speculation about 2016's driver line-up intensifies.

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'Very difficult' to win title at Williams - Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas admits it will be "very difficult" to win the world championship in the next few years if he stays at Williams.

Two U.S. teams on the F1 grid in 2016?
An investment group headed by race promoter Tavo Hellmund and financier James Carney are hoping to put a second North American team on the grid in 2016.

Pirelli won't compromise brand image with 2016 changes
Pirelli says its brand image must be protected when finalising plans to shake-up the way it supplies tyres next year.

Christian Horner suggests revival of one-make Procar series for F1 drivers
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has proposed the revival of the short-lived Procar series, which saw F1 drivers race against each other in one-make machinery at grand prix weekends.

Hockenheim hopes for sell-out crowd in 2016 to secure German GP future
Hockenheim has warned Formula One fans that the German Grand Prix could fall off the calendar if the event does not attract enough spectators next year.

'Seconds of potential' to be unlocked by McLaren - Eric Boullier
Eric Boullier is convinced McLaren could still unlock "seconds of potential" from the MP4-30 this season.

Pastor Maldonado gives himself an A for effort
Pastor Maldonado believes the results he has scored in the first half of the season have not matched the effort he has put in.

Another engine customer is the last thing Honda needs - McLaren
McLaren believes a second Honda-powered team on the F1 grid next year is the last thing the beleaguered engine manufacturer needs.

Relationship with Lewis Hamilton can 'change quickly' - Nico Rosberg
Nico Rosberg is wary that his relationship with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton has the potential to turn sour very quickly.

Honda targets 'full use' of ERS in Hungary
Honda is aiming to offer McLaren full use of its energy recovery system [ERS] at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

More to come from B-spec Force India in Hungary - Nico Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg is confident the B-spec Force India will be well-suited to the Hungaroring this weekend as he looks to build on his recent run of good results.

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Jules Bianchi dies from injuries suffered in 2014 Japanese GP crash
French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi died early Saturday from head injuries sustained in a crash at last year's Japanese Grand Prix.

FIA retires Jules Bianchi's race number from F1
The FIA has announced that Jules Bianchi's race number - No.17 - will be retired from the F1 world championship in honour of the Frenchman.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Jules Bianchi
Formula One drivers have paid tribute to Jules Bianchi after the Frenchman died as a result of head injuries he sustained at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.

F1 the safest it has ever been - Bernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone insists Formula One is as safe as it has ever been, but admits the sport will always carry an element of danger.

Jules Bianchi had been chosen as Kimi Raikkonen's replacement - Luca di Montezemolo
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says Jules Bianchi had been chosen as Kimi Raikkonen's replacement before his accident at Suzuka.

Jules Bianchi's funeral to be held on Tuesday
Jules Bianchi's funeral will take place on Tuesday in his home town of Nice.

Manor F1 team pays tribute to 'shining talent' Jules Bianchi
The Manor-Marussia F1 team has paid tribute to Jules Bianchi, with team principal John Booth describing him as "a magnificent human being" and a "very special driver".

Max Chilton dedicates first Indy Lights win to Jules Bianchi
Max Chilton has dedicated his first pole position and win in the Indy Lights series to his former F1 team-mate Jules Bianchi.

Grand Prix Drivers Association vows to 'never relent' in improving safety
The Grand Prix Drivers Association says it owes it to the racing community to continue to improve safety following the death of Jules Bianchi.

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RIP Jules Bianchi

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F1 gathers for Jules Bianchi's funeral in Nice
Jules Bianchi has been laid to rest in his home town of Nice following a funeral attended by many of the leading figures of Formula One.

Ferrari to decorate Hungary garage with Jules Bianchi fan tributes
Ferrari will decorate its garage with fan tributes to the late Jules Bianchi at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

First-lap accidents have hampered McLaren - Eric Boullier
Eric Boullier says McLaren's recent spate of first-lap accidents have prevented the team from making the necessary progress with its upgrades.

Max Verstappen: Hungaroring 'a bit Mickey Mouse'
Max Verstappen has labelled the Hungaroring "a bit of a Mickey Mouse track" but still thinks Toro Rosso could be in for its best result of the season in Budapest this weekend.

Here is this weekend's Timing Schedule for the Hungarian GP:

<font color='#a9a9a9'><font face='courier new'>[U]Hungarian GP[/U]</font></font>
<font color='#0000ff'><font face='courier new'>[U]Friday[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Practice Session 1[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>14:00 To 15:30</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Practice Session 2[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>18:00 To 19:30</font></font>
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<font color='#0000ff'><font face='courier new'>[U]Saturday[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Practice Session 3[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>14:00 To 15:00</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Qualifying Session[/U]</font>   <font color='#ff8c00'>17:00 To 18:00</font></font>
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<font color='#0000ff'><font face='courier new'>[U]Sunday[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#008000'>[U]Race[/U]</font>                 <font color='#ff8c00'>17:00 To 19:00</font></font>

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RIP Jules Bianchi

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'We have been shown once more the dangers of our sport' - Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Formula One drivers should never underestimate the dangers they face when stepping into a car.

James Allison expects gap to Mercedes to start closing again
Ferrari technical director James Allison is expecting Ferrari to close the gap to Mercedes in the second half of the season.

Bernie Ecclestone to decide between Pirelli and Michelin
The decision over F1's future tyre supplier will be made by Bernie Ecclestone after the bids of both Pirelli and Michelin met the FIA's technical and safety requirements.

Fabio Leimer to make Manor debut in FP1 at Hungaroring
Manor has confirmed reserve driver Fabio Leimer will take part in the first practice session ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Sauber retains Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr for 2016
Sauber has confirmed it will retain current drivers Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr for the 2016 season.

Jules Bianchi 'absolutely key' to Manor's existence - Will Stevens
Will Stevens has paid tribute to the late Jules Bianchi, saying the Frenchman's points at Monaco last year are "absolutely key" to the team's continued existence this year.

No direct contact with Ferrari - Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says he has had no direct contact with Ferrari about a future drive despite his name being linked with the Italian outfit in recent weeks.

Valtteri Bottas distances himself from Ferrari rumours
Valtteri Bottas claims he does not know where the rumours linking him to a Ferrari drive in 2016 have come from and says his contractual situation has not changed since the last race.

Felipe Massa says Formula One should consider closed cockpits
Felipe Massa says Formula One should consider closed cockpits in its cars "if it's better for everybody" following the death of Jules Bianchi.

Nico Rosberg reveals long-term dislike of Mercedes' brakes
Nico Rosberg has revealed that he has been struggling to find the right feel from his car's brakes since last season and has had to adapt his natural style to cater for the issue.

McLaren needs answers in Hungary - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso says McLaren's performance at the low-power Hungaroring circuit will be key to assessing where the team stands going into the summer break.

Sebastian Vettel backs 'no bulls***' Kimi Raikkonen
Sebastian Vettel believes Kimi Raikkonen is still one of the most skilled drivers in Formula One amid rumours he may be without a drive next year.

Drivers remember Jules Bianchi in Hungary
F1 drivers used Thursday's media sessions in Hungary to speak about and pay tribute to Jules Bianchi, who died on Friday nine months after the serious head injuries he suffered at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen still in the dark over Ferrari future
Kimi Raikkonen says he is none the wiser about his future in Formula One, but is confident he will be among the first to know when Ferrari makes a decision.

Force India withdraws both cars from FP2 following Sergio Perez crash
Force India opted to withdraw its cars from the second practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday as it investigated the cause of Sergio Perez's suspension failure in FP1.

Sergio Perez unhurt after massive flip in FP1
Sergio Perez walked away unharmed from a spectacular flip in first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix after appearing to suffer a rear suspension failure.

Lewis Hamilton fastest as Sergio Perez has big crash in FP1
Lewis Hamilton was fastest ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg during first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, after the session was interrupted by a big accident involving Sergio Perez.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]Hungarian GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000cd'><font face='courier new'>[U]Practice Session 1
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>Pos  Driver      Team         Time</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 1   Hamilton    Mercedes     1:25.141 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 2   Rosberg     Mercedes     1:25.250 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 3   Raikkonen   Ferrari      1:25.812 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 4   Ricciardo   Red Bull     1:26.053 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 5   Kvyat       Red Bull     1:26.070 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 6   Vettel      Ferrari      1:26.395 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 7   Sainz       Toro Rosso   1:26.727 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 8   Perez       Force India  1:26.776 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 9   Bottas      Williams     1:26.825 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>10   Verstappen  Toro Rosso   1:26.934 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>11   Alonso      McLaren      1:27.272 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>12   Button      McLaren      1:27.308 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>13   Hulkenberg  Force India  1:27.317 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>14   Massa       Williams     1:27.381 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>15   Nasr        Sauber       1:27.409 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>16   Ericsson    Sauber       1:27.732 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>17   Maldonado   Lotus        1:28.569 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>18   Stevens     Manor        1:29.693 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>19   Leimer      Manor        1:30.631 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>20   Palmer      Lotus        No time </font></font>

Lewis Hamilton tops Red Bulls in FP2
Lewis Hamilton topped second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Red Bull showed its hand around the tight and twisty Hungaroring to finish second and third.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]Hungarian GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000cd'><font face='courier new'>[U]Practice Session 2
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>Pos  Driver      Team         Time</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 1   Hamilton    Mercedes     1:23.949 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 2   Kvyat       Red Bull     1:24.300 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 3   Ricciardo   Red Bull     1:24.451 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 4   Rosberg     Mercedes     1:24.668 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 5   Raikkonen   Ferrari      1:25.134 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 6   Sainz       Toro Rosso   1:25.599 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 7   Vettel      Ferrari      1:25.660 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 8   Alonso      McLaren      1:25.752 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 9   Bottas      Williams     1:25.881 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>10   Massa       Williams     1:25.920 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>11   Verstappen  Toro Rosso   1:25.935 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>12   Button      McLaren      1:25.994 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>13   Maldonado   Lotus        1:26.090 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>14   Nasr        Sauber       1:26.379 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>15   Grosjean    Lotus        1:26.442 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>16   Ericsson    Sauber       1:26.831 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>17   Merhi       Manor        1:29.113 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>18   Stevens     Manor        1:29.115 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>19   Perez       Force India  No time </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>20   Hulkenberg  Force India  No time</font></font>

Fernando Alonso plays down practice pace at Hungarian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso is not convinced McLaren will be able to turn its top ten position in Friday practice into a Q3 showing during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Daniel Ricciardo eyes second row lockout for Red Bull despite FP2 engine failure
Daniel Ricciardo thinks Red Bull should aim to be best of the rest behind Mercedes in qualifying despite suffering a late engine failure in Friday practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari has 'a lot to clean up' before qualifying
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari has a lot of issues it needs to rectify if it wants to maximise its performance in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen brushes off FP1 front wing failure
Kimi Raikkonen is hopeful for an improvement in Hungary on Saturday after an unspectacular Friday hampered by a front wing failure in FP1.

Lewis Hamilton welcomes Red Bull challenge in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton says he will relish a fresh challenge from Red Bull after he finished ahead of Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo in FP2.

Nico Rosberg 'chasing his tail' in Friday practice
Nico Rosberg is confident he can recover the Friday practice deficit he had to Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in time for qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton beats Nico Rosberg to pole position by big margin
Lewis Hamilton took pole position by over half a second at the Hungarian Grand Prix as he stamped his authority over Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in qualifying with his ninth pole in 10 attempts this year.

<font face='courier new'>[U]<font color='#808080'>Hungarian GP</font>
<font color='#0000cd'>Qualifying Session</font>
[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>Pos. Driver            Team                  Time
</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 1   Lewis Hamilton    Mercedes              1:22.020 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 2   Nico Rosberg      Mercedes              1:22.595 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 3   Sebastian Vettel  Ferrari               1:22.739 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 4   Daniel Ricciardo  Red Bull-Renault      1:22.774 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 5   Kimi Raikkonen    Ferrari               1:23.020 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 6   Valtteri Bottas   Williams-Mercedes     1:23.222 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 7   Daniil Kvyat      Red Bull-Renault      1:23.332 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 8   Felipe Massa      Williams-Mercedes     1:23.537 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 9   Max Verstappen    Toro Rosso-Renault    1:23.679 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>10   Romain Grosjean   Lotus-Mercedes        1:24.181 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>[U]Q2[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>11   Nico Hulkenberg   Force India-Mercedes  1:23.826 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>12   Carlos Sainz Jnr  Toro Rosso-Renault    1:23.869 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>13   Sergio Perez      Force India-Mercedes  1:24.461 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>14   Pastor Maldonado  Lotus-Mercedes        1:24.609 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>15   Fernando Alonso   McLaren-Honda         No time </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>[U]Q1[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>16   Jenson Button     McLaren-Honda         1:24.739 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>17   Marcus Ericsson   Sauber-Ferrari        1:24.843 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>18   Felipe Nasr       Sauber-Ferrari        1:24.997 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>19   Roberto Merhi     Manor-Ferrari         1:27.416 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>20   Will Stevens      Manor-Ferrari         1:27.949</font></font>

Fourth on the grid better than pole in Hungary, says superstitious Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is hoping for a slice of d?j? vu from the Hungarian Grand Prix after qualifying fourth, the grid position he won last year's race from.

Romain Grosjean labels making Q3 a 'miracle' for Lotus
Romain Grosjean labelled his appearance in Q3 a "miracle" after he qualified 10th for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but also admitted concern at Lotus' "s***" race pace.

No Renault upgrades until Russian Grand Prix
Renault will not bring performance updates to its power unit until the Russian Grand Prix, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

Fernando Alonso: Pushing car home proves I still love F1
Fernando Alonso says pushing his car back to the pit lane in Q2 during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix proves he has lost not any of his enthusiasm for Formula One despite McLaren's current struggles.

Lewis Hamilton on Hungarian GP pole: That was one of my best ever
Lewis Hamilton says he cannot remember many better performances from his career after he eased to pole position ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in Hungary.

Hungaroring exposes Williams' weaknesses - Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says the Hungaroring is exposing Williams' lack of downforce and cornering grip after he qualified sixth on the grid for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Water leak put Kimi Raikkonen on the back foot for qualifying
Kimi Raikkonen said the water leak that limited his running time in Saturday morning practice hampered his preparations for qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Three-in-a-row for Hamilton as Rosberg cuts the gap
Lewis Hamilton completed a clean sweep of practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix by setting the quickest time in the final hour of running.

<font color='#808080'><font face='courier new'>[U]Hungarian GP
[/U]</font></font><font color='#0000cd'><font face='courier new'>[U]Practice Session 3[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>Pos  Driver      Car          Gap       Laps</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 1   Hamilton    Mercedes     1:22.997s  12 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 2   Rosberg     Mercedes        0.098s  20 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 3   Vettel      Ferrari         0.889s  19 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 4   Kvyat       Red Bull        1.218s  17 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 5   Sainz       Toro Rosso      1.329s  22 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 6   Hulkenberg  Force India     1.486s  30 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 7   Verstappen  Toro Rosso      1.681s  22 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 8   Alonso      McLaren         1.849s  16 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 9   Ricciardo   Red Bull        1.932s  12 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>10   Grosjean    Lotus           1.944s  22 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>11   Maldonado   Lotus           1.956s  16 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>12   Massa       Williams        2.097s  13 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>13   Button      McLaren         2.232s  16 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>14   Bottas      Williams        2.348s  17 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>15   Perez       Force India     2.396s  25 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>16   Raikkonen   Ferrari         2.664s  12 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>17   Nasr        Sauber          3.063s  20 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>18   Ericsson    Sauber          3.098s  20 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>19   Stevens     Marussia        5.760s  19 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>20   Merhi       Marussia        5.911s  20 </font></font>

Sebastian Vettel braced for battle with Red Bull and Williams
Sebastian Vettel expects a tight battle with Red Bull and Williams in Hungary after qualifying third for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Nico Rosberg at a loss to explain lack of qualifying pace
Nico Rosberg had no explanation for his lack of pace in Hungary as he was beaten to pole position by over half a second by Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

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whats happened to alonso and team ...not even going into second round

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Vettel you beauty!

[mehrozniazi1]

Vettel you beauty!

i was just looking at the table...most effected 1s .... jenson and alonso ... not even in top 10

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Sebastian Vettel takes second Ferrari win of 2015 at dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel took Ferrari's second victory of the season at a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix, which saw championship rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg run into trouble and finish off the podium.

<font face='courier new'>[U]<font color='#808080'>Hungarian GP</font>
<font color='#0000cd'>Race Results</font>
[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>Pos  Driver            Car                  Laps  Time/gap      Difference  Reason
</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 1   Sebastian Vettel  Ferrari               69   1:46:09.985s   </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 2   Daniil Kvyat      Red Bull-Renault      69         15.748  15.748  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 3   Daniel Ricciardo  Red Bull-Renault      69         25.084   9.336  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 4   Max Verstappen    Toro Rosso-Renault    69         44.251  19.167  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 5   Fernando Alonso   McLaren-Honda         69         49.079   4.828  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 6   Lewis Hamilton    Mercedes              69         52.025   2.946  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 7   Romain Grosjean   Lotus-Mercedes        69         58.578   6.553  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 8   Nico Rosberg      Mercedes              69         58.876   0.298  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'> 9   Jenson Button     McLaren-Honda         69         67.028   8.152  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>10   Marcus Ericsson   Sauber-Ferrari        69         69.130   2.102  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>11   Felipe Nasr       Sauber-Ferrari        69         73.458   4.328  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>12   Felipe Massa      Williams-Mercedes     69         74.278   0.820  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>13   Valtteri Bottas   Williams-Mercedes     69         80.228   5.950  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>14   Pastor Maldonado  Lotus-Mercedes        69         85.142   4.914  </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>15   Roberto Merhi     Manor-Ferrari         67   2 laps         2 laps </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>16   Will Stevens      Manor-Ferrari         65   4 laps         2 laps </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#006400'>[U]Not classified[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Carlos Sainz Jnr  Toro Rosso-Renault    60   9 laps         5 laps      Power unit </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Kimi Raikkonen    Ferrari               55  14 laps         5 laps      Power unit </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Sergio Perez      Force India-Mercedes  53  16 laps         2 laps      Brakes </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a52a2a'>     Nico Hulkenberg   Force India-Mercedes  41  28 laps        12 laps      Front wing</font></font>

Here is the Championships Standings after the Hungarian GP:

<font face='courier new'>[U]<font color='#696969'>World Championships Standings</font>
[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#000080'>[U]Driver's championship
[/U]</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#2f4f4f'>Pos  Driver            Points </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 1   Lewis Hamilton     202 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 2   Nico Rosberg       181 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 3   Sebastian Vettel   160 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 4   Valtteri Bottas     77 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 5   Kimi Raikkonen      76 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 6   Felipe Massa        74 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 7   Daniel Ricciardo    51 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 8   Daniil Kvyat        45 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 9   Nico Hulkenberg     24 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>10   Romain Grosjean     23 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>11   Max Verstappen      22 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>12   Felipe Nasr         16 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>13   Sergio Perez        15 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>14   Pastor Maldonado    12 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>15   Fernando Alonso     11 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>16   Carlos Sainz Jnr     9 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>17   Marcus Ericsson      6 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>18   Jenson Button        6 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>19   Kevin Magnussen      0 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>20   Will Stevens         0 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>21   Roberto Merhi        0 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#000080'>[U]Constructor's championship[/U]</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#2f4f4f'>Pos  Team        Points </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 1   Mercedes     383 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 2   Ferrari      236 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 3   Williams     151 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 4   Red Bull      96 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 5   Force India   39 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 6   Lotus         35 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 7   Toro Rosso    31 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 8   Sauber        22 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'> 9   McLaren       17 </font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#800000'>10   Manor          0 </font></font>

Hungarian Grand Prix victory should silence Ferrari's doubters - Maurizio Arrivabene
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says Sebastian Vettel's victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix should be enough to silence the team's doubters.

Lewis Hamilton and four others handed penalty points in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton is one of five drivers to be handed penalty points on his superlicence for incidents during the frenetic Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton takes full blame for 'bad day at the office'
Lewis Hamilton apologised to Mercedes after finishing sixth at a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix, describing his race as a "very bad day at the office".

Ferrari officially dedicates Hungarian GP victory to Jules Bianchi
Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne have dedicated victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix to the late Jules Bianchi.

Nico Rosberg on Daniel Ricciardo clash: It was my corner
Nico Rosberg feels Daniel Ricciardo was at fault for the collision which gave him a puncture at the Hungarian Grand Prix and cost him a huge points swing on title rival Lewis Hamilton.

Fifth a 'little present' for McLaren - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso described fifth position as a "little present" for McLaren after his best result of the season at the chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix.

One more bad race - Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen said his retirement from second place at the Hungarian Grand Prix was just one more disappointment on a long list this year.

Kvyat learns to 'never give up' after maiden podium
Daniil Kvyat says he learned what it means to never give up after scoring his first F1 podium with second place at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

'Something incredible' to equal Ayrton Senna's record - Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel could not put in to words how it feels to match Ayrton Senna's 41 F1 victories but said his main thoughts were with the late Jules Bianchi after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Daniel Ricciardo 'left it all on track' for Jules Bianchi for third in Hungary
Daniel Ricciardo said he "left it all on the track" for Jules Bianchi after he recovered from three different incidents with other drivers to finish third at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen 'overwhelmed' with fourth in Hungary
Max Verstappen said he was "overwhelmed" with fourth place at the Hungarian Grand Prix - the best result of his young Formula One career.

SF15-T still not a Ferrari James Allison can be completely proud of
Ferrari technical director James Allison says his team has to do more before it can be really proud of the car it is putting on track each week.

How Nico Rosberg missed out on victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg could have been celebrating victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix had the safety car come out one lap later, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Hamilton: I had to calm myself down for Hungary fightback
Lewis Hamilton said he had to calm himself down in the latter stages of the Hungarian Grand Prix in order to recover from an error-strewn race and finish sixth.

Pastor Maldonado unhappy with 'very strict' Hungary stewards
Pastor Maldonado labelled the Hungarian Grand Prix stewards "very strict" after he got penalised for three separate incidents in one race.

Maiden podium highlights Daniil Kvyat progress - Christian Horner
Christian Horner says Daniil Kvyat's maiden podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix highlights the progression he has made at Red Bull after a slow start to the season.

Little warning for Nico Hulkenberg before front wing failure
Nico Hulkenberg says he had little warning before the front wing failure which caused his heavy crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Nico Rosberg at a loss to explain Lewis Hamilton's qualifying dominance in 2015
Nico Rosberg cannot explain how his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton has turned the pair's head-to-head qualifying battle around this season and beaten him in all but one qualifying session this year.