Formula One news

Hamilton clearly fastest in Spain

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was well ahead of his competitors at Circuit de Catalunya on Friday. The young Briton completed his fastest lap in 1.22.263, over half a second ahead of Renault driver Fernando Alonso. The Red Bull team raised a few eyebrows as the team introduced a radical new engine cover.

A total of eight Formula 1 teams travelled to Circuit de Catalunya, near Barcelona, for a three-day test session at the Spanish track. There were a number of incidents today of which one was a heavy high-speed crash by Kazuki Nakajima entering turn one. The Japanese Williams driver crashed head-first into the tyre barriers but was able to climb out of his car without any problems fortunately.
A wing mounting failure caused the crash. The team decided not to quit running for the day until the problem can be solved.

Giancarlo Fisichella surprised a few as the Italian completed the fourth fastest lap in Spain with the Force India F1 team.

Testing in Spain will continue on Saturday.

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  • Williams struggles in qualifying
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  • McLaren delighted with qualifying
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  • BMW hopes rest with Kubica
  • Alonso keeps Renault competitive
  • Honda continues to struggle at Fuji
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  • Mixed result at Red Bull Racing
  • Toyota team make it into top ten
  • Massa laments lack of grip
  • Hamilton happy on pole
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  • Kubica on top in wet free practice
• 10 Oct.
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  • Buemi to steer medical car
  • Trouble-free day for McLaren
  • Positive day for Toro Rosso
  • Webber gives Red Bull hope
  • Mixed Friday for BMW
  • Force India upbeat after practice
  • Honda looking for more pace
  • Ferrari happy with Friday progress
  • Government will try and safe Canadian Grand Prix
  • Strong start for Toyota at home track
  • Renault shows encouraging pace at Fuji
  • Nakajima enjoys first day at Fuji Speedway
  • Glock fastest on Friday
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• 09 Oct.
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  • Button still waiting for Honda's driver decision
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