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Hamilton dominates home Grand Prix

The British Grand Prix became a dream scenario for the British fans as they saw their hero Lewis Hamilton win his home Grand Prix. Hamilton started his race from fourth position but going into turn 1 he was right on Kovalainen's tail. After following his team mate for a number of laps Hamilton managed to overtake the Finn and took the lead. For the rest of the race Hamilton was unchallenged even though the changing weather conditions could have spoiled his race.

The race started at a damp track on Sunday afternoon but soon more rain would fall to make it an interesting race. Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa struggled in the wet. Massa spun several times and was the last driver to take the chequered flag. Kimi Raikkonen was way off the pace and had to settle for fourth in the end.

At Honda F1 the team gambled when heavy rain fell from the skies. The team fitted extreme wets under both Barrichello and Button's car. It paid off as Barrichello even moved up to second position. As the track dried up Honda took Barrichello in for intermediates so the Brazilian could easily finish in third position and take a well deserved champagne shower on the podium.

Nick Heidfeld made no mistakes. The German moved up the field as others spun around on track.

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• 12 Oct.
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  • Ferrari salvages eight crucial points
  • Kubica takes BMW's eleventh podium of season
  • McLaren reels from major blow
  • Second win crowns major Renault pay day
  • Bourdais penalty hands Massa extra point
  • No joy for Williams in Japan
  • Four home points for Toyota
  • Pointless day for Honda
  • Mixed feelings for Force India
  • Hamilton admits mistake, vows to stay aggressive
  • Delighted Alonso celebrates victory
  • Untouchable Alonso storms to second victory
  • Photos: Sunday at Fuji
• 11 Oct.
  • Honda to announce 2009 driver line-up after the season
  • Ferrari faces uphill battle
  • Williams struggles in qualifying
  • Another double top ten for Toro Rosso
  • McLaren delighted with qualifying
  • Back row again for Force India
  • BMW hopes rest with Kubica
  • Alonso keeps Renault competitive
  • Honda continues to struggle at Fuji
  • Photos: Saturday at Fuji
  • Mixed result at Red Bull Racing
  • Toyota team make it into top ten
  • Massa laments lack of grip
  • Hamilton happy on pole
  • Hamilton takes Japanese pole
  • Kubica on top in wet free practice
• 10 Oct.
  • Bridgestone expects grip to improve during the weekend
  • Buemi to steer medical car
  • Trouble-free day for McLaren
  • Positive day for Toro Rosso
  • Webber gives Red Bull hope

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