Jul.4 (GMM) Felipe Massa had a high speed crash during Friday morning practice at Silverstone when he spun on oil at Stowe corner. The oil had been dropped by the Renault of Fernando Alonso, whose engine apparently failed on the way down the preceding Hangar straight.
An action packed Friday free practice was evident again at Silverstone. Massa and Alonso both having mechanical failures, with Massa setting the fastest time. Kovalainen followed in second with his team mate Hamilton just behind.
F1's future direction looking to be more assured after commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone and FIA President Max Mosley seemingly come to an agreement.
BRDC finally run out of time for the master plan The British Grand Prix will move from Silverstone to Donington Park in 2010 following the signing of a contract, F1's governing body announced on Friday...
''We have moved to patch up our differences'' The war between Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley is reportedly over, British newspapers on Friday said...
Ferrari's Felipe Massa posted the fastest time in opening practice for the British Grand Prix, but sat out the final third of the session after crashing.
Felipe Massa set the fastest time of the first session for the British GP at Silverstone, but the Brazilian's morning was ruined when he hit oil and spun heavily into the wall at Stowe, causing considerable damage to the rear end of his car.
There is something in the water in Northamptonshire. We have been advised, by Anglian Water, not to drink their product from the taps. Good news for suppliers of the bottled stuff but bad news for some mechanics from Red Bull Racing who, allegedly, did not hear the advice in time.
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Ferrari flyer Felipe Massa set the fastest pace in first practice at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Friday.
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has revealed the British Grand Prix is to be held at Donington from 2010.
Jul.4 (GMM) Felipe Massa had a high speed crash during Friday morning practice at Silverstone when he spun on oil at Stowe corner. The oil had been dropped by the Renault of Fernando Alonso, whose engine apparently failed on the way down the preceding Hangar straight.
An action packed Friday free practice was evident again at Silverstone. Massa and Alonso both having mechanical failures, with Massa setting the fastest time. Kovalainen followed in second with his team mate Hamilton just behind.
Lewis Hamilton would do well to shun the petty distractions that have littered his season and focus on the title battle, says Gemma Briggs
F1 driver merry-go-round beginning to get into full swing as potential 2009 movements come to the forefront of paddock discussion at Silverstone.
Jenson Button is reluctant to suggest that Ross Brawn's arrival at Honda F1 can turn the team into a contender next season.
Lewis Hamilton goes into this weekend's British Grand Prix as the best hope for a British home win - but is he spending too much time living it up?
