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On 25/08, 08:35
Toro Rosso, which a few years ago was still called Minardi, revealed its full potential today on the new Valencia circuit. The drivers, with Sebastian Vettel in the lead, delivered solid races. The German, since his appointment at Red Bull, impresses with his maturity but also and especially with his results. Our Frenchman, Sébastien Bourdais, […]
On 25/08, 08:31
The example of the Williams-Toyota team clearly shows the importance of the qualifying session on this urban circuit. The situation proves to be identical to Monaco, and the lack of overtaking during the race means that the starting grid position is of crucial importance. Rosberg qualified in 9th position but benefited from Kimi Räikkönen’s retirement […]
On 25/08, 08:28
It must be noted that to this day, if there is one team that truly deserves the 4th place in the constructors’ championship, it is Toyota. After Glock’s surprise podium in Budapest, the Japanese team has once again scored big points to pull away from Renault. Trulli is 5th and Glock 7th thanks to the […]
On 25/08, 08:23
And one more difficult weekend for the Red Bull team, which hasn’t scored any points since the French Grand Prix in June. It was not a surprise, as the entire 3 days of racing turned out to be challenging. No surprise this Sunday then and no safety car, which was the main hope for Webber […]
On 25/08, 08:20
Renault concludes the 2008 European Grand Prix on the new Valencia circuit with a disappointing result as Nelson Piquet, the team’s only driver to finish, ranks 11th while his teammate had to retire following a collision on the first lap. After a tough qualification on Saturday afternoon, the drivers of the Diamond started today mid-pack […]
On 25/08, 08:15
Hirohide Hamashima – Director of Bridgestone Motorsport: Congratulations to the city of Valencia for providing us with such a pleasant street circuit. Today, we saw a solid race that was exciting. « We must congratulate Felipe Massa and Ferrari because they win Bridgestone’s 200th Grand Prix. Their participation in F1 began in 1997. Both Toyotas […]
On 24/08, 20:22
The photo gallery has been updated to feature the slideshow of the race on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in Valencia. Relive the Grand Prix as if you were there from the start to the podium of Massa, Hamilton, Kubica, including the spectacular pit stops… Photos are available by following the link below: Photo GP of […]
On 24/08, 18:08
Kimi Räikkönen brought some excitement to the European Grand Prix today. The Finnish driver was at the center of a problem during his second pit stop, even setting the Valencia street circuit on fire a few laps later. The Ferrari driver was indeed returning to the pit for his second refueling. Everything went smoothly until […]
On 24/08, 17:49
The track stewards have announced the penalty finally given to Felipe Massa after the race incident caused in the pits. The winner of the European Grand Prix made his second pit stop hastily and did not pay attention when the lollipop man gave him the authorization to start if a driver had already entered the […]
On 24/08, 17:02
Former Super Aguri driver Anthony Davidson is optimistic about a potential return to Formula 1 next season. The Briton is in talks with several teams for 2009 and is confident of securing a full-time contract in this sport. « I have spoken with different teams where there could be a place for me next season, […]
On 24/08, 14:27
In the Motors Inside rankings, there are few changes to note at the end of this 12th round of the championship. The reigning world champion, Kimi Räikkönen, who was first before this Valencia race, falls to 4th place tied on points with Kubica. At the top, it’s Hamilton who takes command with a cumulative 209 […]
On 24/08, 14:11
At the end of this first European Grand Prix on the Valencia circuit in Spain, Hamilton remains at the top of the driver standings. Räikkönen is the big loser as he loses his second place to his teammate Massa. [Standings] Indeed, Hamilton now has 70 points, and Massa is only 6 points behind. Räikkönen is […]
On 24/08, 14:05
Felipe Massa won the first European Grand Prix in Valencia in Formula 1 history. The Ferrari driver dominated the race from start to finish, ahead of the McLaren of Lewis Hamilton and the BMW of Robert Kubica, just as in qualification. Räikkönen and Alonso, the two world champions, were very unlucky and did not finish […]
On 23/08, 22:11
The race stewards reviewed the qualifications and delivered their verdict: no penalty will be issued for the starting grid on Sunday. The European Grand Prix in Valencia will indeed start as planned after the qualifiers. Felippe Massa (Ferrari) will start in pole position alongside Lewis Hamilton (McLaren). Robert Kubica (BMW) will be with Kimi Räikkönen […]
On 23/08, 21:32
The photo gallery has been updated to feature the spectacular slideshows from the qualifications this Saturday, August 23, 2008, in Valencia. The new circuit pleases the drivers, and the photographers seem to appreciate it as well. Around fifty photographs await you, catering to all tastes and especially to make you experience practice session 3 and […]
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