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Hamilton secures 4th straight pole at Belgian GP

Saturday, 24 August 2013, 15:42 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Lewis Hamilton surprised even himself after beating both Red Bulls to secure his fourth consecutive pole position in a rain-soaked qualifying session at the Belgian Grand Prix on...

Raikkonen evasive over his plans for next season

Friday, 23 August 2013, 19:55 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Kimi Raikkonen is keeping his options open.   The Finn has yet to commit to Lotus for next season and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hinted that the door is still open for him...

Vettel fastest in 2nd Belgian GP practice session

Friday, 23 August 2013, 18:53 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Sebastian Vettel posted the fastest time before his rear tire punctured in Friday's second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.   The three-time defending Formula One champion had to stop...

Newcomers hopeful rain can improve their fortunes

Friday, 23 August 2013, 17:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

It's not often that drivers hope for rain during a Formula One race.   For the five struggling newcomers this season, however, wet weather in Belgium on Sunday could be seen as an...

Alonso fastest in 1st Belgian GP practice session

Friday, 23 August 2013, 12:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Fernando Alonso gave struggling Ferrari a timely boost with the fastest time in Friday's rainy first practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix.   The two-time former champion is without...

Hamilton's title bid resumes at Belgian GP

Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 16:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Lewis Hamilton must keep the pressure on Sebastian Vettel at the Belgian Grand Prix to maintain his slim title chances when the Formula One season resumes following its midseason...

Hamilton's title hopes renewed heading into break

Monday, 29 July 2013, 16:46 Last update: about 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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...

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