Formula One News — August 2009

Belgian GP - Practice 1 Results

Belgian GP - Thursday Press Conference

The Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport has vetoed a payment from Indian Grand Prix promoter JPSK Sports to Formula One Administration, saying that Formula 1 is not a sport.

Adrian Campos was supposed to name his drivers during the Valencia weekend but he was unable to do so. The latest stories suggest that this was because the team's planned number one driver is Pedro de la Rosa - who is currently McLaren's test driver.

The European Grand Prix at Valencia was not a success in 2008. Spain is supposed to be F1's boom market so the results can only be described as disappointing.

European GP - Race Report

European GP - Race Notes

European GP - Sunday Photos

European GP - Sunday Press Conference

European GP - Sunday Team Quotes

European GP - Race Results

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the European Grand Prix in Valencia, and It was confirmation that the team's performance in Hungary was not a one-off result and put the Brawn and Red Bull Racing teams into the shade.

European GP - Saturday Photos

European GP - Saturday Press Conference

European GP - Saturday Team Quotes

European GP - Qualifying Results

European GP - Practice 3 Results

Fernando Alonso set the fastest time on Friday afternoon in Valencia, seven-tenths of a second clear of the rest of the field - but there was a strong sense in the F1 paddock that the speed was due to a light fuel load and a desire to get headlines.

European GP - Friday Photos

European GP - Friday Press Conference

European GP - Friday Team Quotes

McLaren Applied Technologies has announced an involvement in a not-for-profit partnership with UK Sport, to supply Formula 1-style technology to British coaches and athletes in future Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Jean Todt has issued a series of statements of support for his candidacy in the FIA presidential election from politicians. This is a double-edged sword.

European GP - Practice 2 Results

The Formula 1 cars were back on the streets of Valencia on Friday for the first practice session for the European Grand Prix.