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Hamilton's title hopes renewed heading into break

Monday, 29 July 2013, 16:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

As the Formula One season takes its midseason break, Lewis Hamilton goes into the rest period with renewed hope that he can launch a late title challenge.   Fernando Alonso, meanwhile, is...

Hamilton wins in Hungary from pole to end drought

Sunday, 28 July 2013, 18:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Lewis Hamilton broke his drought on a swelteringly hot Sunday, winning the Hungarian Grand Prix to match Michael Schumacher's track record of four wins.   Not that the Mercedes driver...

Lewis Hamilton takes pole for Hungarian GP

Saturday, 27 July 2013, 19:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will start from pole position for the fourth time this season after setting the fastest time in qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.   The...

Daniel Ricciardo knows a lot rests on Hungarian GP

Friday, 26 July 2013, 17:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

There's a lot at stake for Daniel Ricciardo at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, with a seat at Red Bull next season the potential reward for a strong performance at the...

Vettel fastest in 1st Hungarian GP practice

Friday, 26 July 2013, 13:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time in the first practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday.   The three-time defending F1 champion left it...

Pit stops take centre stage in F1

Thursday, 25 July 2013, 15:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One for decades has been all about the cars and drivers. This year, pit crews are finally getting their due.   Desperate to gain an edge over their rivals and facing more stops due...

Vettel hoping to win Hungarian GP for 1st time

Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 18:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Sebastian Vettel is looking to end the first half of the Formula One season with something the three-time defending world champion and current points leader has never accomplished before — a...

Honda to build European racing base in Britain

Friday, 12 July 2013, 11:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Honda Motor Co. says it will build a European racing base in Britain next year as the Japanese automaker prepares for a return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to McLaren.   The...

Ferrari reaffirms support for Massa

Thursday, 11 July 2013, 09:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Ferrari's president has insisted Felipe Massa has "our total confidence" despite the Brazilian driver's recent struggles which have included crashes in several recent...

FIA improves pit safety after runaway tire fiasco

Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 21:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One's governing body has announced new rules to improve safety in the pits following an incident at the Germany Grand Prix in which a cameraman was injured by a runaway tire that came...

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