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12 Oct 2008: F1: Alonso triumphs again as Hamilton pays for blunder

Fernando Alonso won his second race in a row after Lewis Hamilton’s rash start to the Japanese Grand Prix re-opened all of last season’s questions about the McLaren driver’s ability to stand the pressure of the championship battle.

11 Oct 2008: F1: Hamilton takes Japanese pole as Massa falters

Lewis Hamilton turned the screws on his title rivals by qualifying on pole for the Japanese Grand Prix while main rival Felipe Massa could only manage fifth.

10 Oct 2008: F1: Glock fastest in Japanese GP practice

Toyota’s Timo Glock gave the home fans at the Fuji Speedway something to cheer by topping the timesheets in Friday practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.

10 Oct 2008: F1: Japanese Grand Prix weather prospects

Last year in Japan it poured buckets, the promised views of Mount Fuji were hidden by rain clouds, and Lewis Hamilton came away with what looked like a winning lead in the driver’s championship.

10 Oct 2008: F1: When to catch the Japanese Grand Prix in the UK

Wondering what time to get yourself in front of the telly or radio for the latest round in the F1 championship? Here are the broadcast times for the stations covering the Japanese Grand Prix in the UK.

9 Oct 2008: F1: ‘On yer bike,’ says eco-friendly Hamilton

Fresh from lighting up the Singaporean night in a blaze of electricity, the sport with the world’s heaviest carbon footprint is trying to convince everyday drivers to behave in a more environmentally-friendly fashion.

9 Oct 2008: F1: Button is relaxed about Honda and 2009

Jenson Button says he and Honda are in no hurry to sign on the dotted line for next year – but he’s looking forward to getting to grips with the changes new regulations will bring to the team’s car.

5 Oct 2008: A1GP defies the weather to kick-start its season

After all the delays, cancellations and no-shows the World Cup of Motorsport finally hit the track today – and served up two thrilling races run in dreadful conditions at Zandvoort.

5 Oct 2008: SLF: Valles takes Belgian victory for Liverpool

Liverpool shared the honours with Beijing Gouan in Superleague Formula’s two Belgian races today, while Duncan Tappy and Craig Dolby grabbed second places for Spurs and Anderlecht.

4 Oct 2008: A1GP: Dutch on pole as series gets back on track

A1GP took the first step towards putting its troubles behind it by serving up a close and exciting qualifying session for the first race in its delayed season.

 
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