Fernando Alonso has committed his future to Renault, ending speculation over a possible move to Ferrari.
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Brazilian GP facts and statistics
Posted onFelipe Massa dominated in Brazil and joined three of his countrymen in becoming a two-time winner of his home Grand Prix. Here are more facts and stats from the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton is champion in epic climax to final race
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton became F1’s youngest ever world champion as the destiny of the 2008 title switched between him and rival Felipe Massa on the final lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix. In Massa was already over the finishing line when Hamilton took a crucial fifth place of Timo Glock as the German driver struggled on … Continue reading Lewis Hamilton is champion in epic climax to final race
Final 2008 championship points
Posted onHamilton and Ferrari claim 2008 titles
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix result
Posted onHamilton wins title at final turn
Rate the race: Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onRate the Brazilian Grand Prix out of ten and share your thoughts on the season finale below.
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix grid
Posted onMassa on pole, Hamilton fourth
Felipe Massa takes pole for title decider (2008 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying)
Posted onFelipe Massa thrilled the home crowd by taking pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix for the third year in a row. But this year it means even more as he faced down Lewis Hamilton for the world championship. Hamilton starts fourth behind Jarno Trulli and Kimi Raikkonen.
Five other battles in Brazil
Posted onIt?óÔé¼Ôäós not just about Lewis Hamilton against Felipe Massa and McLaren against Ferrari in the drivers?óÔé¼Ôäó and constructors?óÔé¼Ôäó championship this weekend. Pride is at stake up and down the two championship tables. Here are five other battles to keep an eye on in Brazil.
McLaren look strong again as Hamilton goes for title (2008 Brazilian GP preview)
Posted onLewis Hamilton goes into the final round of 2008 knowing that he has the car to win the race – and that he only needs fifth place to guarantee the world championship and a place in the F1 history books. Nothing in F1 is ever as simple as that, but there are several reasons why … Continue reading McLaren look strong again as Hamilton goes for title (2008 Brazilian GP preview)
My favourite F1 showdown memories
Posted onThere’s nothing like a championship-deciding, last-race-of-the-season nail-biter. This year we have the added piquancy of one of the title contenders racing on home ground – something I’ve never seen in almost 20 years of watching Grands Prix. Here are some of the most memorable title deciders for me – what’s yours?
Links: Hamilton reacts to Alonso
Posted onPlus, James Allen’s very own blog
Links: How Alonso helped Massa
Posted onAlonso explains Shanghai start
2008 Chinese Grand Prix pictures
Posted onLook back on the highlights of the Chinese Grand Prix with this gallery of 30 high-resolution images from Shanghai.
Hamilton on cusp of title after dominant win
2008 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton dominated the Chinese Grand Prix and heads into the final race of 2008 with a strong chance of claiming the title that eluded him last year.
Championship points after China
Posted onHamilton has seven-point lead
2008 Chinese Grand Prix result
Posted onLewis Hamilton wins in Shanghai
2008 Chinese Grand Prix grid
Posted onPenalties for Webber and Heidfeld
Lewis Hamilton on pole in China (2008 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying)
Posted onLewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix after leading every practice and qualifying session in Shanghai bar one. But with Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa and the ‘third Ferrari’ of Fernando Alonso right behind him he will be under huge pressure at the start. Meanwhile Robert Kubica failed to qualifying inside the top … Continue reading Lewis Hamilton on pole in China (2008 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying)
Alonso vs Kubica in karts (Video)
Posted onFuji leaders in kart rematch