Disappointed not to challenge in Finland
Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena could not match the pace of BP-Ford team in Finland with Loeb coming home a disappointed third. The Frenchman admits that it was always going to be a difficult task and is now looking forward to the tarmac German Rally which should be better suited to his style.

"I tried my best all ... [ more ]

'It's a tough time... but it's not distracting us'
Lewis Hamilton admits he cannot see an end to his feud with Fernando Alonso because the McLaren duo are both so competitive. Hamilton's sensational debut season has reportedly left Alonso feeling unwanted by McLaren and the Spaniard is not speaking to his colleague after a turbulent Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying ... [ more ]

Aiming to get back the 15 points lost in Hungary
McLaren have launched an appeal against the points penalty they were hit with after the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying controversy.

McLaren were deducted 15 points due to them in the constructors’ championship and the British team have protested to the FIA via the Motor Sports Association, the governing ... [ more ]

Happy to get back into the points
Toyota had shown well in recent events in qualifying only for problems to hit during the races themselves. In Hungary at the weekend however, Ralf Schumacher had a trouble-free race and secured a solid sixth position and three points for the team.

How pleased were you with the strong sixth place in Hungary?
"The aim ... [ more ]

ICA keen to show transparency in hearing
As we reported this morning, the International Court of Appeal (ICA) will meet in the second week of September to determine the fate of the McLaren Mercedes team. The following is a statement from the FIA.

"The International Court of Appeal will meet in Paris on Thursday September 13, 2007 to hear a referral by ... [ more ]

“Mistakes remain human, so that's it” - Todt
Ferrari Team Principal Jean Todt remains optimistic for the World Championship after Kimi Raikkonen finished a close second to series leader Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

"It's complicated," said Todt with reference to the 20 point gap between Raikkonen and Hamilton, "I'm always worried and ... [ more ]

Team discord at new heights
Fernando Alonso, who is at daggers drawn with his McLaren co-driver Lewis Hamilton, has been told by boss Ron Dennis that he can leave McLaren at the end of the season, a report claimed on Tuesday.

The double world champion's future is up in the air as his relationship with Hamilton broke down at the Hungarian Grand Prix last ... [ more ]

Meagre rewards in Hungary
Ferrari boss Jean Todt has admitted that his team must be near perfect for the remainder of the season if they are to challenge for championship honours.

Kimi Raikkonen claimed second place in the Hungarian Grand Prix but Brazilian Felipe Massa could only manage 13th after a qualifying blunder gave him too much ground to make ... [ more ]

''We make every effort as a team to generate equality''
A big question mark hung over Fernando Alonso's McLaren future as tensions rose within the British team following a controversial Hungarian Grand Prix.

McLaren chief Ron Dennis admitted that speculation is inevitable as Alonso and teammate Lewis Hamilton appear to have had a complete breakdown in ... [ more ]

''Both drivers have to take some responsibility''
McLaren team chief Ron Dennis was downcast and sad on Sunday despite seeing Lewis Hamilton claim a superb victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix. It was 22-year-old Hamilton's third win of the season in his first year in Formula One and increased his lead in the title race to seven points ahead of team-mate Fernando ... [ more ]