Formula 1: September 2008 - news archive

Montezemolo slates Singapore 'circus'

Formula 1Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has slammed the Singapore Grand Prix and backs the team to bounce back in the next three races.

Hamilton content with result

Formula 1Lewis Hamilton says he was focussed on his own performance and not events unfolding around him at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Alonso triumphs but Hamilton extends lead

Formula 1Lewis Hamilton finished third in the Singapore Grand Prix to extend his World Championship lead to seven points.

Hamilton vows to 'attack'

Formula 1Title leader Lewis Hamilton has promised to "attack" on Sunday in Singapore - the venue for F1's first night race.

Champion's title admission

Formula 1Kimi Raikkonen admits the battle for the Formula One title is out of his hands and will now have to rely on others slipping up.

Massa targets pole in Singapore

Formula 1Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has stressed the importance of taking pole position ahead of this weekends inaugural Singapore GP.

Raikkonen needs a 'miracle'

Formula 1Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen has acknowledged "it will take a miracle" for him to defend the Formula One World Championship.

McLaren chief on Hamilton's water break

Formula 1McLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh says Lewis Hamilton's wet-weather ability will propel him to the F1 drivers' title this season.

Youngster Vettel in amazing Monza win

Formula 1Sebastian Vettel has become the youngest-ever F1 winner after claiming victory in the Italian GP, while Lewis Hamilton came seventh.

Hamilton staying positive

Formula 1Lewis Hamilton insists he is confident going into the Italian Grand Prix despite the disappointment of last week's time penalty blow.

Kimi retained by Ferrari

Formula 1Kimi Raikkonen's contract with the Ferrari team has been extended until the end of the 2010 season ending speculation about his future.

Raikkonen retains title ambition

Formula 1Defending champion Kimi Raikkonen is refusing to concede the Formula One drivers' title, despite falling 19 points off the pace.

McLaren will appeal Hamilton penalty

Formula 1McLaren say they will appeal against the 25-second penalty imposed on Lewis Hamilton at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Hamilton reigns after thrilling Belgian GP

Formula 1McLaren ace Lewis Hamilton amazingly came out on top in a thrilling climax to the rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix.

Mallya backing Force veteran

Formula 1Force India owner Vijay Mallya has indicated he will keep Giancarlo Fisichella as a driver for next season.

Hamilton on Spa pole

Formula 1Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix edging out Felipe Massa towards the end of the session.