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In Pictures: 'Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix'

Oct 30, 2009, 16:32 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix'. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger's career first, before Lewis Hamilton

Jul 13, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger thinks music is more important than sex. ... more

Button wins chaotic Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang

Apr 6, 2009, 0:12 GMT

Sepang, Malaysia - Jenson Button in a Brawn GP was declared the winner of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix after the action was stopped in the 33rd lap when torrential downpours made racing impossible. ... more

Hamilton stripped of third place from Australian GP

Apr 2, 2009, 13:38 GMT

Sepang, Malaysia - Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and his McLaren-Mercedes team were on Thursday stripped of his third place finish from last Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, race stewards in Sepang said. ... more

Hamilton dampens expectations ahead of Malaysian GP

Mar 31, 2009, 14:00 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton is playing down the chances of replicating the third-place finish he achieved in Sunday's season- opening Formula One race in Australia in this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang. ... more

Hamilton and Ferrari boss slam Formula One rule changes

Mar 20, 2009, 13:35 GMT

Maranello, Italy - World champion Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo on Friday slammed the latest rule changes introduced by motorsport's governing body, FIA. ... more

Lewis Hamilton stays hungry as he plays the fame game

Mar 19, 2009, 14:15 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton is living the dream. At 24, the youngest champion in Formula One history has the sort of celebrity lifestyle which harks from a now distant era in Formula One. ... more

Pussycat Dolls' Lewis Hamilton grilling

Jan 28, 2009, 9:15 GMT

Lewis Hamilton was interrogated by the Pussycat Dolls before he could date lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. ... more

Hamilton unveils new McLaren-Mercedes car for 2009 season

Jan 16, 2009, 13:27 GMT

Woking, Britain - Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton on Friday presented the new McLaren-Mercedes car which he will be using for the new season, which begins in 72 days. ... more

Hamilton is the man to beat for F1 title, says Ferrari

Jan 15, 2009, 13:26 GMT

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy - Title holder Lewis Hamilton will be the man to beat as Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen set their sights on the 2009 Formula One world title. ... more

YEARENDER: Hamilton to be the face of Formula One for years to come

Dec 20, 2008, 11:10 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton's dramatic clinching of the 2008 drivers' title in the last lap of the final race of the season heralds what many believe will be the Briton's domination of Formula One for the foreseeable future. ... more

In photos: 'Paris Hilton hosts an evening with the Pussycat Dolls'

Nov 24, 2008, 22:11 GMT

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Proud Hamilton expects a tough season ahead

Nov 8, 2008, 16:17 GMT

Stuttgart - Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton expects next season's title race to be as difficult as this year's one. ... more

Hamilton looking for at least two more more world titles

Nov 4, 2008, 13:03 GMT

London - Newly-crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton is looking to win at least two more Formula One drivers' titles but the McLaren-Mercedes driver feels Michael Schumacher's tally of seven remains out of his reach. ... more

Hamilton crowned world champion in Brazil (Roundup)

Nov 2, 2008, 21:49 GMT

Sao Paulo - Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes on Sunday became the youngest-ever Formula One world champion at the age of 23, pipping Ferrari's Felipe Massa to the title thanks to a fifth-place finish in a thrilling Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. ... more

Hamilton holds nerve, writes name into history books

Nov 2, 2008, 21:49 GMT

Sao Paulo - Lewis Hamilton needed to show experience beyond his years Sunday as the 23-year-old withstood a nerve-wracking Brazilian Grand Prix to become the youngest Formula One world champion in the history of the sport. ... more

In photos: 'Lewis Hamilton wins F1 driver's title'

Nov 2, 2008, 21:04 GMT

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BACKGROUND: 2008 Formula One Grand Prix season

Nov 2, 2008, 18:42 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes went into the Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the 2008 Formula One season, holding a seven-point lead over Ferrari's Felipe Massa. ... more

Hamilton crowned world champion in Brazil

Nov 2, 2008, 18:37 GMT

Sao Paulo - Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes on Sunday became the youngest-ever Formula One world champion at the age of 23 thanks to a fifth-place finish in a thrilling Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. ... more

PROFILE: Lewis Hamilton: Looking to be F1's youngest ever champion

Oct 31, 2008, 16:10 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton is just one step away from being crowned Formula One's youngest ever world drivers' champion in only his second season in the sport. ... more

All the pressure on Hamilton, says Massa

Oct 28, 2008, 14:54 GMT

Hamburg - Ferrari's Felipe Massa believes all the pressure is on title rival Lewis Hamilton ahead of the final Formula One race of the season, Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. ... more

Hamilton focused on securing drivers' title in Brazil

Oct 27, 2008, 16:39 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's final Formula One Grand Prix of the season at Interlagos in Brazil knowing a fifth-place finish will see him crowned the youngest ever F1 world champion. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger's Lewis Hamilton help

Oct 27, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger's lover Lewis Hamilton wants to launch a music career with the help of his girlfriend. ... more

Hamilton takes dream car to victory in Chinese GP

Oct 19, 2008, 22:44 GMT

Shanghai - Lewis Hamilton on Sunday took a major step towards becoming the youngest-ever Formula One world champion with a start-to-finish victory in the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. ... more

Hamilton takes control with pole in Shanghai

Oct 18, 2008, 16:06 GMT

Shanghai - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in pole position after outpacing the two Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa in Saturday's qualifying session. ... more

Hamilton means business in China GP practice

Oct 17, 2008, 15:53 GMT

Shanghai - Lewis Hamilton made a strong statement on Friday when he dominated free practice for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in which he can clinch the Formula One world title. ... more

PREVIEW: Deja vu for Hamilton?

Oct 16, 2008, 11:21 GMT

Shanghai - With just the Chinese and Brazilian Grand Prix races remaining last season, McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton had an advantage of 12 points over his closest rivals. ... more

PREVIEW: Hamilton looking for repeat of Japan GP success

Oct 9, 2008, 10:49 GMT

Fuji, Japan - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix holding a seven-point lead over nearest challenger Felipe Massa and looking to make up for the disappointment of letting last season's title slip away. ... more

Massa takes pole for Singapore GP ahead of Hamilton

Sep 27, 2008, 19:06 GMT

Singapore - Ferrari's Felipe Massa secured the 14th pole position of his career Saturday when he qualified in top spot ahead of championship leader Lewis Hamilton for Sunday's Singapore Formula One Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton fastest in first free practice ahead of Singapore GP

Sep 26, 2008, 15:44 GMT

Singapore - World championship leader Lewis Hamilton recorded the fastest time in the first free practice session for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, the first night race in Formula One's history. ... more

Hamilton in fighting mood for F1 debut in Singapore

Sep 24, 2008, 15:56 GMT

Singapore - Formula 1 leader Lewis Hamilton goes into Sunday's inaugural Singapore Grand Prix in fighting mood after losing his appeal against the penalty imposed on him in Belgium. ... more

FIA dismisses Hamilton appeal against Belgium penalty

Sep 23, 2008, 15:14 GMT

Paris - The world motorsport body FIA on Tuesday dismissed an appeal from McLaren-Mercedes against a 25-second penalty their driver Lewis Hamilton received at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix for cutting a chicane. ... more

Hamilton remains confident to get F1 title

Sep 16, 2008, 8:23 GMT

London - Lewis Hamilton expressed confidence that he can claim the Formula One world title, but admitted that he can not afford any more setbacks. ... more

FIA to rule on McLaren appeal on September 22

Sep 12, 2008, 14:16 GMT

Paris - The court of appeal of the international motorsport federation FIA will rule on the appeal by the McLaren-Mercedes Formula One team against the decision to penalise Lewis Hamilton after the Belgian Grand Prix on September 22 FIA said Friday. ... more

PREVIEW: Hamilton looking for revenge in Ferrari's backyard

Sep 11, 2008, 12:23 GMT

Monza, Italy - Although Lewis Hamilton is still hoping that an appeal will reinstate him as the winner of the Belgium Grand Prix, he is looking forward to gaining revenge in Ferrari's backyard by winning Sunday's Italian Grand Prix. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger's Lewis love nest

Sep 9, 2008, 9:50 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger is set to move in with Lewis Hamilton. ... more

Hamilton did gain an advantage, says rival Massa

Sep 9, 2008, 9:47 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton was 'too optimistic' in overtaking Kimi Raikkonen in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, Raikkonen's Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa says on his website. ... more

The F1 plot thickens as McLaren appeal Hamilton ruling

Sep 8, 2008, 11:54 GMT

Hamburg - The decision to strip Lewis Hamilton of his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix has been greeted by a mixture of bemusement and cynicism in Britain. ... more

Massa declared Belgian GP winner after Hamilton punished

Sep 7, 2008, 18:52 GMT

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium - Ferrari's Felipe Massa was Sunday declared winner of Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix after race stewards slapped a 25-second penalty on Lewis Hamilton. ... more

Hamilton snatches dramatic victory at Belgian GP

Sep 7, 2008, 15:50 GMT

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium - Lewis Hamilton grabbed a dramatic victory at Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix after rain led to a chaotic but thrilling climax at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday. ... more

Hamilton captures pole for Belgium Grand Prix

Sep 6, 2008, 15:19 GMT

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium - Lewis Hamilton put in an impressive final qualifying lap to capture pole position Saturday ahead of nearest rival Felipe Massa for Sunday's Belgium Grand Prix. ... more

Pussycat Dolls' racing driver

Sep 5, 2008, 13:25 GMT

The Pussycat Dolls want Lewis Hamilton to drive their tour bus. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger's Lewis love song

Aug 28, 2008, 9:50 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger has written a song for her racing driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton. ... more

Massa and Hamilton favourites for Formula One title

Aug 25, 2008, 13:39 GMT

Valencia, Spain - The close-fought race for the Formula One driver's championship is developing into a two-way contest between Britain's Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa of Brazil. ... more

Massa in command to win in Valencia

Aug 24, 2008, 17:56 GMT

Valencia, Spain - Ferrari's Felipe Massa kept McLaren rival Lewis Hamilton in check to clinch Formula One's debut on the streets of Valencia Sunday. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger's driving terror

Aug 5, 2008, 10:20 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger is 'terrified' by boyfriend Lewis Hamilton's driving. ... more

Hamilton on pole for Hungarian GP as McLaren dominate (Roundup)

Aug 2, 2008, 19:24 GMT

Budapest - Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of McLaren-Mercedes team-mate Heikki Kovalainen as he seeks his third successive Formula One victory. ... more

Hamilton sets pace again in last practice for Hungarian GP

Aug 2, 2008, 12:22 GMT

Budapest - McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was again fastest in the last practice session Saturday before qualifying later in the day for Sunday's Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. ... more

PREVIEW: Hamilton going for three wins in a row in Hungary

Jul 31, 2008, 13:49 GMT

Budapest - McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest looking for a third win in succession that would stretch the Briton's lead in the drivers' standings. ... more

Hamilton takes victory in German Grand Prix

Jul 20, 2008, 14:06 GMT

Hockenheim, Germany - Lewis Hamilton celebrated his second Formula One victory in succession on Sunday as the McLaren-Mercedes driver overcame the disadvantage of a safety car to win the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. ... more

Hamilton takes pole for German F1 Grand Prix (Roundup)

Jul 20, 2008, 10:29 GMT

Hockenheim, Germany - Lewis Hamilton claimed the ninth pole position of his career Saturday as the McLaren-Mercedes driver qualified fastest for Sunday's German Formula One Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton fastest in first free practice session for German GP

Jul 18, 2008, 13:57 GMT

Hockenheim, Germany - Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes was quickest in the first free practice session Friday at Hockenheim ahead of this weekend's German Grand Prix. ... more

PREVIEW: Hamilton to continue championship charge at Hockenheim

Jul 17, 2008, 14:41 GMT

Hockenheim, Germany - Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim full of confidence after his spectacular win in the rain at Silverstone and is hoping for a McLaren-Mercedes 1-2 to thrill his team's home fans. ... more

Hamilton hailed after British GP win throws F1 open

Jul 7, 2008, 15:18 GMT

Silverstone, England - Lewis Hamilton's victory at a rain- soaked Silverstone has set up an even tighter battle for the Formula One drivers' championship as it goes into the second half of the season. ... more

Hamilton triumphs in British GP for 'best-ever' victory

Jul 6, 2008, 16:13 GMT

Silverstone, England - Britain's Lewis Hamilton drove a brilliant race in unpredictable conditions to dominate the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday. ... more

Kovalainen gets first career pole at British Grand Prix

Jul 5, 2008, 15:08 GMT

Silverstone, Britain - McLaren-Mercedes claimed the pole position on Saturday for the British Formula One Grand Prix, but it was Heikki Kovalainen and not local hero Lewis Hamilton who got first place on the grid. ... more

PREVIEW: Hamilton approaching the moment of truth at Silverstone

Jul 3, 2008, 13:55 GMT

Silverstone, Britain - All eyes will be on Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone this weekend as the McLaren-Mercedes driver tries to put his recent racing travails behind him by taking victory at his home British Grand Prix. ... more

Massa wins from Raikkonen in Ferrari one-two at French GP

Jun 22, 2008, 18:32 GMT

Magny-Cours, France - Felipe Massa won the French Formula One Grand Prix from Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen on Sunday to take the championship lead while McLaren-Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton suffered another setback. ... more

Raikkonen in French GP pole - Hamilton and Kubica suffer

Jun 21, 2008, 14:46 GMT

Magny-Cours, France - World champion Kimi Raikkonen on Saturday claimed the pole position for the French Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa while Lewis Hamilton and Robert Kubica were left to lick their wounds. ... more

PREVIEW: Hamilton faces uphill battle - Kubica seeks more success

Jun 19, 2008, 12:01 GMT

Magny-Cours, France - Lewis Hamilton aims to rebound from his Canadian embarrassment on an alien track for his team at the French Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday. ... more

Hamilton has full team support despite Canadian disaster

Jun 17, 2008, 13:23 GMT

Stuttgart - Lewis Hamilton has the full support of his Mclaren-Mercedes team despite a costly rookie mistake at the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix. ... more

Kubica in historic win after Hamilton's rookie mistake

Jun 8, 2008, 18:47 GMT

Montreal - Robert Kubica won the Canadian Grand Prix from BMW team-mate Nick Heidfeld as Formula One history was made after Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen had to retire over a bizarre pit lane crash. ... more

Hamilton tops Canada GP practice Kubica (Roundup)

Jun 7, 2008, 0:16 GMT

Montreal - Lewis Hamilton led the way from Robert Kubica on Friday practice for the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix which carries special memories for both drivers - on opposing ends of the emotional spectrum. ... more

PREVIEW: Hamilton eyes repeat win; Kubica puts crash behind him

Jun 5, 2008, 15:44 GMT

Montreal, Canada - Lewis Hamilton will be hoping for a repeat performance while Robert Kubica wants anything but when Formula One returns to Montreal for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. ... more

Nicole Scherzinger's fast love

May 27, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger is dating Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton. ... more

Hamilton triumphs in Monaco to take F1 lead

May 25, 2008, 14:38 GMT

Monte Carlo - Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes won an incident-packed Formula One Monaco Grand Prix in difficult conditions Sunday to take the overall lead in the drivers' standings. ... more

Hamilton tops practice as McLaren eyes Monte Carlo win

May 22, 2008, 16:02 GMT

Monte Carlo - Lewis Hamilton led the way in Thursday practice as McLaren-Mercedes seem determined to beat Ferrari at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix. ... more

Massa looking for passport after Turkish GP hat-trick

May 12, 2008, 0:17 GMT

Istanbul - Felipe Massa in a Ferrari on Sunday secured a hat-trick of Turkish Grand Prix victories, winning from pole to beat McLaren-Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton into second place. ... more

Massa sets early pace in Turkey

May 9, 2008, 11:44 GMT

Istanbul - Felipe Massa started his bid for a third straight victory at the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix in style on Friday when the Ferrari driver edged the McLaren-Mercedes duo of Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton in the first free practice session. ... more

BMW hoping for continuation, Hamilton hoping for change in fortunes

Apr 23, 2008, 12:07 GMT

Barcelona - Formula One team BMW-Sauber is hoping Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix will bring a continuation of its excellent run this season, while Lewis Hamilton is hoping return to his winning ways. ... more

Ahead of Spanish GP, Alonso denies problems with Hamilton

Apr 21, 2008, 15:47 GMT

Stuttgart - Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso maintains he 'never had any problem' with his former McLaren-Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton. ... more

PREVIEW: Raikkonen aims to end Bahrain jinx for confident Ferrari

Apr 3, 2008, 14:17 GMT

Sakhir, Bahrain - World champion Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton are convinced that they will win the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday for Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes, respectively. ... more

McLaren drivers summoned after Heidfeld complaint

Mar 22, 2008, 9:52 GMT

Sepang, Malaysia - Race commisioners have summoned McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen in an investigation into the possible obstruction of BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld during qualifying Saturday for the Malaysian Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton quickest in Malaysia free practice

Mar 21, 2008, 8:46 GMT

Sepang, Malaysia - Lewis Hamilton, coming off a win last weekend in Melbourne, turned in the fastest lap time in Friday's two practice sessions ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton under no pressure to join drivers' union

Mar 19, 2008, 18:23 GMT

Sepang, Malaysia - Britain's Lewis Hamilton will not be put under pressure to join the Formula One racing drivers' association GPDA, its chairman Pedro de la Rosa said in a report Wednesday. ... more

Hamilton victory puts McLaren back on track

Mar 17, 2008, 16:08 GMT

Melbourne, Australia - Lewis Hamilton's victory at the Australian Grand Prix has shown he is the man to beat in Formula One, while Ferrari have to recover from a disastrous start to the season. ... more

Hamilton wins crash-marred Australian GP from pole

Mar 16, 2008, 16:38 GMT

Melbourne - Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes on Sunday won a crash-marred Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne in which just seven of the 22 cars finished. ... more

Hamilton takes pole for Australian Grand Prix

Mar 15, 2008, 11:41 GMT

Melbourne - McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton on Saturday took pole position for the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton takes top spot in second practice session

Mar 14, 2008, 12:58 GMT

Melbourne - The McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton achieved the fastest time Friday in the second practice run ahead of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton: One season wonder?

Mar 6, 2008, 10:29 GMT

Hamburg - Lewis Hamilton came within a whisker of winning the Formula One championships in his debut season last year. ... more

FIA warns Spain over racism, Hamilton saddened

Feb 4, 2008, 17:41 GMT

Paris - Spain could lose Formula One races as a sanction by the ruling motorsport body FIA if Spanish fans racially abuse British driver Lewis Hamilton again. ... more

Hamilton extends contract with McLaren until 2012

Jan 18, 2008, 16:50 GMT

Woking, Britain - Lewis Hamilton has extended his contract with McLaren-Mercedes until the end of the 2012 season, the Formula One team confirmed Friday. ... more

Kovalainen 'on same wavelength' with team-mate Hamilton

Jan 8, 2008, 14:37 GMT

Frankfurt - McLaren-Mercedes newcomer Heikki Kovalainen predicts a harmonious partnership with team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the 2008 Formula One season. ... more

McLaren launch car for 2008 Formula One challenge

Jan 7, 2008, 17:12 GMT

Stuttgart, Germany - Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 23rd birthday Monday with the launch of the McLaren car he hopes will give him the Formula One world championship title this year. ... more

Naomi Campbell too old for Lewis Hamilton

Dec 17, 2007, 14:30 GMT

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has denied he is dating Naomi Campbell, saying she is too old. ... more

Naomi Campbell's Lewis Hamilton date

Nov 29, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Naomi Campbell and Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton were seen together on Tuesday night (27.11.07). ... more

McLaren appeal before FIA - to determine 2007 F1 champ

Nov 15, 2007, 15:49 GMT

London - McLaren-Mercedes have asked the ruling motorsport body FIA to overturn the result of the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix which could make their driver Lewis Hamilton world champion more than three weeks after the end of the season. ... more

Ecclestone warns against FIA handing title to Hamilton

Nov 14, 2007, 16:22 GMT

London - Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has warned motorsport's ruling body FIA against ruling that the drivers' world championship should be taken away from Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and awarded to Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes. ... more

Hamilton expects Rosberg, Sutil or Kovalainen to join McLaren

Nov 3, 2007, 17:53 GMT

Stuttgart - McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton said Saturday that he expected Germans Nico Rosberg or Adrian Sutil or Finland's Heikki Kovalainen to join the team for the new year. ... more

Background: 2007 Formula One Grand Prix season

Oct 22, 2007, 7:56 GMT

Sao Paulo - Although Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen went into the final race of the 2007 Formula One season still harbouring title aspirations, throughout much of the year it seemed the battle for the drivers' title was going to be between McLaren-Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and defending champion Fernando Alonso. ... more

Hamilton loses out in the Year of the Spies

Oct 22, 2007, 7:56 GMT

Sao Paolo - Lewis Hamilton may have missed out on becoming the first man to win the Formula One driver's championship in his rookie season after Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen sensationally pipped him to the title at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix Sunday. ... more

Hamilton tops Alonso in practise, escapes FIA penalty

Oct 20, 2007, 0:53 GMT

Sao Paulo - World championship leader Lewis Hamilton dominated Friday practise for the season-ending Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix ahead of title rival team-mate Fernando Alonso. ... more

Hamilton among three drivers under FIA investigation over tyre use

Oct 19, 2007, 17:20 GMT

Sao Paulo - World championship leader Lewis Hamilton and two other drivers are under investigation for violating tyre rules in Friday's first practise session for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton can become one of the F1 greats, says Ecclestone

Oct 18, 2007, 15:51 GMT

Sao Paulo/London - Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton can become one of the sport's greats in the coming years. ... more

Hamilton and Alonso make peace - 'We never had problems'

Oct 18, 2007, 15:38 GMT

Sao Paulo - World championship leader Lewis Hamilton and defending champion Fernando Alonso, both of McLaren-Mercedes, have made their peace ahead of Sunday's Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix. ... more

Equality for Hamilton and Alonso in F1 finale, McLaren insist

Oct 11, 2007, 16:08 GMT

Woking, Britain - Leader Lewis Hamilton can not expect preferential treatment over team-mate Fernando Alonso in their Formula One title finale in Brazil on October 21, McLaren-Mercedes said on Thursday. ... more

Disaster for Hamilton as Raikkonen wins Shanghai GP

Oct 7, 2007, 8:31 GMT

Shanghai - Lewis Hamilton missed a glorious opportunity to secure the Formula One driver's championship Sunday when the McLaren- Mercedes driver failed to finish the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. ... more

Hamilton claims pole for Chinese Grand Prix

Oct 6, 2007, 12:24 GMT

Shanghai - Britain's Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes edged Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen to take pole position Saturday for Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai. ... more

Hamilton cleared of any wrong-doing

Oct 5, 2007, 14:36 GMT

Shanghai - Motorsport's governing body FIA on Friday cleared championship leader Lewis Hamilton of any wrong-doing during last Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. ... more

FIA investigate Hamilton over move in Japanese GP

Oct 4, 2007, 15:04 GMT

Shanghai - FIA have asked McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton and team boss Ron Dennis to appear before race officials after video footage emerged Thursday that appeared to show the Formula One championship leader driving recklessly during last Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton and Alonso gear up for Chinese GP

Oct 3, 2007, 14:47 GMT

Shanghai - The penultimate race of the Formula One season takes place this weekend with McLaren-Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso vying for the drivers' championship title. ... more

Hamilton closes in on F1 title after win in wet Japan

Sep 30, 2007, 7:04 GMT

Fuji, Japan - Lewis Hamilton of Britain won a wet and turbulent Japanese Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday and took a big step towards the world title as his McLaren-Mercedes team-mate Fernando Alonso crashed out. ... more

Hamilton takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix

Sep 29, 2007, 6:59 GMT

Fuji, Japan - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix from pole after posting the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying session, beating his teammate Fernando Alonso into second place. ... more

Hamilton fastest in free practice ahead of Japanese GP

Sep 28, 2007, 15:55 GMT

Fuji, Japan - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes registered the day's fastest time in free practice Friday for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. ... more

Alonso looks to move ahead of Hamilton in Japan

Sep 27, 2007, 10:19 GMT

Fuji, Japan - Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton continue their acrimonious battle for the Formula One drivers' championship this weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix in Fuji. ... more

McLaren look to put spy affair behind them

Sep 26, 2007, 10:18 GMT

Fuji, Japan - Although their 2007 constructors' title hopes have been dashed, McLaren-Mercedes remain favourites to land the drivers' crown with Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso occupying the top two places with just three races remaining. ... more

FIA boss Mosley wanted Hamilton, Alonso excluded from F1 season

Sep 16, 2007, 18:46 GMT

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium - FIA president Max Mosley has said he would have excluded McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as a result of the spy affair. ... more

McLaren fined $100 million, stripped of points

Sep 13, 2007, 23:14 GMT

The McLaren-Mercedes team has been penalized heavily for its part in the spying scandal in Formula One racing, but Thursday's ruling will not affect leading drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.

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McLaren sets pace in second F1 practice

Sep 7, 2007, 14:57 GMT

Monza, Italy - World champion Fernando Alonso was fastest ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Friday's second practice session ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. ... more

Massa wins Turkish Grand Prix to close gap on McLarens

Aug 26, 2007, 17:50 GMT

Istanbul - Felipe Massa in a Ferrari won Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix from pole position while championship leader Lewis Hamilton lost valuable points, finishing fifth after suffering a puncture. ... more

Massa grabs pole for Turkish Grand Prix

Aug 25, 2007, 13:37 GMT

Istanbul - Felipe Massa claimed pole position Saturday for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, beating championship leader Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes into second place. ... more

Hamilton fastest in second free practice

Aug 24, 2007, 13:58 GMT

Istanbul - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren- Mercedes was fastest in the second free practice session Friday ahead of Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. ... more

McLaren-Mercedes appeal against points deduction at Hungarian GP

Aug 8, 2007, 15:32 GMT

Woking, Britain - The McLaren-Mercedes Formula One team confirmed Wednesday that has appealed the points penalty it received at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix when Fernando Alonso blocked team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the pitlane during qualifying. ... more

Alonso's future at McLaren uncertain as Hamilton wins again

Aug 6, 2007, 11:18 GMT

Budapest - Lewis Hamilton's third Formula One victory of his rookie season in the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday may have extended his lead in the drivers' standings to seven points but it came at a price. ... more

Hamilton keeps focus and wins from start

Aug 5, 2007, 18:08 GMT

Budapest - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren- Mercedes won Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix from pole, beating Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen into second place. ... more

Alonso penalized for impeding Hamilton in qualifying

Aug 5, 2007, 0:11 GMT

Budapest - Lewis Hamilton will start from pole position in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix after his McLaren-Mercedes teammate, Fernando Alonso, was moved five places down the grid by motorsport's ruling body FIA for impeding him in Saturday's qualifying session. ... more

Alonso grabs pole for Hungarian Grand Prix

Aug 4, 2007, 13:35 GMT

Budapest - Fernando Alonso in a McLaren-Mercedes claimed pole position Saturday for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, beating team-mate Lewis Hamilton into second place after the Briton was unable to complete a final flying lap. ... more

Raikkonen grabs pole as Hamilton crashes heavily

Jul 21, 2007, 19:18 GMT

Nuerburg, Germany - Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen claimed pole position Saturday for the European Grand Prix but the qualifying session was overshadowed as championship leader Lewis Hamilton was taken away in an ambulance after a high-speed crash. ... more

Hamilton grabs pole at Silverstone

Jul 7, 2007, 20:14 GMT

Silverstone, Britain - Lewis Hamilton claimed a third pole position in four races on Saturday as the McLaren-Mercedes driver registered the fastest qualifying time for Sunday's British Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton fastest in first practice for British GP

Jul 6, 2007, 14:03 GMT

Silverstone, Britain - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes registered the quickest time in the opening free practice session Friday ahead of Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix. ... more

Great expectations for Hamilton ahead of British GP

Jul 5, 2007, 11:03 GMT

Silverstone, Britain - Kimi Raikkonen may have denied Lewis Hamilton a hat-trick of Formula One race victories by winning the French Grand Prix last weekend but the Briton still heads the drivers' standings ahead of his maiden home GP. ... more

Ecclestone says drivers have nothing to fear in 'spying' probe

Jul 5, 2007, 10:54 GMT

London - McLaren-Mercedes drivers Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton are not at risk of having points deducted as a result of a 'spying' controversy involving their team and Ferrari, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has said. ... more

Hamilton ready for Silverstone heroics but Ferrari threaten again

Jul 2, 2007, 11:16 GMT

Magny-Cours, France - Lewis Hamilton is ready to make the home fans happy on Britain's upcoming super sports weekend but will face some stiff resistance from a revived Ferrari team at Sunday's Silverstone Formula One race. ... more

Massa grabs pole in Magny-Cours to stop Hamilton hat-trick

Jun 30, 2007, 16:44 GMT

Magny-Cours, France - Ferrari's Felipe Massa prevented Formula One racing sensation Lewis Hamilton from claiming a third successive pole position on Saturday as the Brazilian registered the fastest qualifying time for Sunday's French Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton quickest in practice at Magny-Cours

Jun 30, 2007, 11:53 GMT

Magny-Cours, France - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton was quickest in the final practice session Saturday ahead of qualifying for the Formula One French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours. ... more

Hamilton looking for hat-trick of wins in France

Jun 28, 2007, 15:46 GMT

Magny-Cours, France - Lewis Hamilton can extend his lead over McLaren-Mercedes team-mate Fernando Alonso in the Formula One drivers' standings with a third win in succession at this weekend's French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours. ... more

Ferrari struggling as McLaren-Mercedes pull away

Jun 18, 2007, 15:34 GMT

Indianapolis, Indiana - Sunday's US Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Speedway showed quite clearly that the McLaren-Mercedes team are the team to beat this year and that Lewis Hamilton is the driver to beat. ... more

Emotional Hamilton thanks family after winning second Grand Prix

Jun 18, 2007, 0:50 GMT

Indianapolis, Indiana - An emotional Lewis Hamilton thanked his family on Sunday after winning his second Grand Prix. ... more

Hamilton grabs second career pole in Indianapolis

Jun 16, 2007, 21:33 GMT

Indianapolis, Indiana - Formula One racing sensation Lewis Hamilton on Saturday grabbed his second career pole position with the fastest time in qualifying for Sunday's US Grand Prix. ... more

Alonso taking challenge to team-mate Hamilton

Jun 15, 2007, 17:02 GMT

Indianapolis, Indiana - Defending champion Fernando Alonso showed in Friday's first free practise for Sunday's US Grand Prix that he is taking the challenge to team-mate Lewis Hamilton. ... more

Hamilton relishes chance to conquer US

Jun 14, 2007, 11:53 GMT

Indianapolis, Indiana - After winning in Canada, Lewis Hamilton now has the chance to conquer the United States. ... more

McLaren boss Dennis plays down Alonso claim, says drivers equal

Jun 13, 2007, 12:36 GMT

London - McLaren boss Ron Dennis has denied suggestions British newcomer Lewis Hamilton is being favoured over world champion Fernando Alonso in the British-based Formula One team. ... more

I'm not completely comfortable at McLaren, says Alonso

Jun 12, 2007, 13:59 GMT

Madrid - Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso says he does not feel comfortable in his first season with McLaren and believes the British team is giving preference to newcomer Lewis Hamilton. ... more

Maiden F1 win for Hamilton amid Canadian Grand Prix chaos

Jun 10, 2007, 19:53 GMT

Montreal, Canada - A faultless performance by Lewis Hamilton gave the 22-year-old Briton his maiden Formula One victory Sunday in a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. ... more

Hamilton edges McLaren team-mate Alonso for pole

Jun 9, 2007, 21:23 GMT

Montreal, Canada - Britain's Lewis Hamilton Saturday grabbed pole position for McLaren ahead of team-mate Fernando Alonso for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. ... more

Mercedes chief Haug says no favourites in McLaren team

Jun 6, 2007, 13:22 GMT

Montreal, Canada - McLaren-Mercedes have 'two favourite drivers' with neither world champion Fernando Alonso nor British newcomer Lewis Hamilton enjoying a preference in the team, according to Mercedes sports chief Norbert Haug. ... more

FIA to investigate McLaren-Mercedes Monaco GP win

May 28, 2007, 12:57 GMT

Monte Carlo - Motor racing's ruling body FIA confirmed Monday that is to investigate McLaren-Mercedes following the team's victory in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix where Fernando Alonso took the chequered flag and was followed home by team-mate Lewis Hamilton. ... more

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