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Hamilton can’t wait to get going

Date: 25th August 2011 at 10:09 am | Filed under: Formula 1 News,McLaren,Teams | Author: | Tags: , , , , | image © Action Images

After a summer break, the 2011 Formula 1 season returns this weekend and Lewis Hamilton is raring to go. The McLaren driver says that he and his team cannot wait for the Belgian Grand Prix to begin. Hamilton said: “After nearly a month out of the cockpit, I think every driver on the grid is [...]

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2011 Belgian Grand Prix: Preview

Date: 24th August 2011 at 1:03 pm | Filed under: Ferrari,Formula 1 Blogs,Formula 1 News,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz GP,Red Bull Racing,Renault | Author: | Tags: , , | image © Action Images

Formula 1 bursts back into life this weekend as the Belgian Grand Prix marks the return of the sport for the first time in three weeks. Of course the world of formula 1 descends upon the magnificent Spa-Francorchamps with Sebastian Vettel threatening to run off into the distance with the World Championship safely tucked under [...]

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Martin Whitmarsh hoping for Red Bull failure

Date: 16th August 2011 at 9:38 am | Filed under: Formula 1 News,McLaren,Teams | Author: | Tags: , , , , , | image © Action Images

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has admitted that he would welcome Red Bull not making the podium in Belgium. Whitmarsh has been discussing McLaren’s title chances and is aiming for a strong race at the end of the month. He said: “I’d like a one-two and it’d be handy if a Red Bull was not the [...]

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Hamilton talks up title chances

Date: 14th August 2011 at 3:21 pm | Filed under: Formula 1 News,McLaren,Teams | Author: | Tags: , , , , | image © Action Images

Lewis Hamilton has spoken of his desire to launch a title challenge in the second-half of the 2011 Formula 1 season. The McLaren driver is currently third in the driver standings with Sebastian Vettel leading the way, but Hamilton is looking to chase the German down. He said: “I am 88 points behind, but it [...]

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Button: Vettel almost home and dry

Date: 13th August 2011 at 12:03 pm | Filed under: Formula 1 News,McLaren,Red Bull Racing | Author: | Tags: , , , | image © Action Images

Jenson Button has admitted that all championship leader Sebastian Vettel has to do is bring his car home safely in the remaining eight races of the season and the title is his. The 2009 Champion picked up his second win of the season in the Hungarian Grand Prix before the three week summer break, but [...]

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Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton – Funny outtakes (Video)

Date: 12th August 2011 at 4:08 pm | Filed under: Formula 1 Videos,McLaren,Teams | Author: | Tags: , , , | image © Action Images

During the summer break for Formula 1, we haven’t heard much from McLaren pair Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. Now we don’t want to say we miss them (we do) but we have delved into the video archive to find this funny footage of them having a laugh while filming. Enjoy it on this beautiful [...]

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F1 gossip: Button takes F1 to Manchester, Barrichello denies any wrongdoing, and US GP date switched

Date: 11th August 2011 at 5:25 pm | Filed under: Formula 1 News,McLaren,Williams | Author: | Tags: , , , , | image © Action Images

Button to take to Manchester streets Jenson Button will take a McLaren formula 1 car to the streets of Manchester later this month, despite the riots which have blighted the city this week. The exhibition is part of a three day festival in the city, with the 2009 champion’s run taking place on August 29th. [...]

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F1 Gossip: EJ criticises Vettel’s rivals, Hamilton desperate for more success, and Chandhok angry over Indian GP switch

Date: 8th August 2011 at 2:48 pm | Filed under: Ferrari,Formula 1 News,McLaren | Author: | Tags: , , , , , | image © Action Images

EJ criticises Vettel’s rivals BBC analyst Eddie Jordan has criticised the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso for squabbling amongst themselves and allowing Sebastian Vettel to run away with the world title. Vettel holds an 85 point advantage over his nearest rival in the Championship, team-mate Mark Webber despite having only won [...]

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McLaren: We have to take risks

Date: 6th August 2011 at 3:13 pm | Filed under: Formula 1 News,McLaren,Teams | Author: | Tags: , , , | image © Action Images

After an improved run of form going into the summer break, McLaren managing director Jonathan Neale has revealed that the team are taking more risks. Jenson Button’s win at the Hungarian Grand Prix made it three Grand Prix wins in five races for McLaren and Neale has his thoughts on the secret to the team’s [...]

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Hamilton: We will come back fighting

Date: 5th August 2011 at 9:47 am | Filed under: Formula 1 News,McLaren,Teams | Author: | Tags: , , , | image © Action Images

Lewis Hamilton has spoken of his desire to come back fighting at the Belgian Grand Prix. The 26-year-old couldn’t manage a podium finish in Hungary last time out and now trails Championship leader Sebastian Vettel by 85 points, but is confident that he and McLaren are moving in the right direction. He said: “We’ve pushed [...]

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