Showing posts with label Royal Challenge. Show all posts
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Monday, July 7, 2008

A Royal Treat for the British Crowd



McLaren's Lewis Hamilton the first British winner at Silverstone since David Coulthard in 2000, was utterly dominant as he lapped all but second-placed Nick Heidfeld in a BMW Sauber and the Honda of Brazilian Rubens Barrichello. A brilliant British Grand Prix victory in often treacherous conditions lifted him right back into contention for the world championship.

McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen had a disappointing race after starting on pole for the first time and came home fifth ahead of Renault's double world champion Fernando Alonso.

It was quiet not a good day for the Ferrari team as both the drivers had a lot of slips and turns.
Massa who was sent out in wet tyres couldnt handle the car, taking the award for the most spins (around six) and the dizziest driver by the end. Kimi managed to get hold of his cars after a few laps and managed to surpass Heikki Kovalainen and Alonso to gain the 4th place. The contenders for the world championship points are still on the run as Kimi and Hamilton share 48 points each at the top spot after the British Grand Prix.

Race Results:
1
Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 60 1:39:09.440
2 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 60 +68.5 secs
3 Rubens Barrichello Honda 60 +82.2 secs
4
Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 59 +1 Lap
5
Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 59 +1 Lap
6
Fernando Alonso Renault 59 +1 Lap
7 Jarno Trulli Toyota 59 +1 Lap
8 Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 59 +1 Lap
9 Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 59 +1 Lap
10 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 59 +1 Lap
11 Sebastien Bourdais STR-Ferrari 59 +1 Lap
12 Timo Glock Toyota 59 +1 Lap
13
Felipe Massa Ferrari 58 +2 Laps