Brits on Pole

It was a race that featured spectacular engine failures, blazing fuelling rigs, sudden punctures and Formula One’s 100th winner - a busy afternoon, but we’ve summarised every team and driver in just six words each.

Heikki Kovalainen took his debut Formula One win in Hungary after a spectacular engine failure stopped Felipe Massa in his tracks just three laps from victory.

This weekend’s race is McLaren’s to lose - can they manage it?

Lewis Hamilton cruised his way to an unchallenged pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, while the rest of the field were reduced to squabbling over second place.

Ferrari and McLaren spent today’s practice sessions duelling for position, with the Italian team topping the morning timesheets and the British one posting faster times still in the afternoon.

We’re past half way in the Formula One season, but the Hungarian Grand Prix could prove to be the real turning point.

Heikki Kovalainen has topped the timesheets for McLaren on the final day of Jerez testing - but the Red Bull and Toro Rosso drivers ran him close with another strong showing.

Short of time, patience or attention? Get the low-down on the German Grand Prix in less than a minute with our six-word summaries of drivers, teams and the overall race.

Lewis Hamilton fought back from a strategic blunder by his team to win a processional German Grand Prix that was transformed into a thrilling contest by a long safety car period.

It’s 1pm on Sunday and we’re off to Hockenheim for what promises to be a thrilling German Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton’s on a high following his Silverstone victory and his dominant performance in qualifying.