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GPFocus Podcast #49: Spanish GP Review

On May 15, 2012 By Ewan Marshall

The 2012 Formula One season continues to produce the unexpected, with last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix failing to disappoint as Pastor Maldonado returned Williams to the winner’s step for the first time since 2004.

Our panel look at how much this victory might [...]

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Williams’ Return to the Winner’s Circle

On May 14, 2012 By Jonny Rockliff


Last December I wrote about how Williams endured its worst season of all time and how the technical department re-shuffle, and switch from Cosworth to Renault engines, could possibly lay the foundations of a possible resurgence in fortunes for Sir Frank Williams’ iconic [...]

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Williams & FIA release statements as 31 treated after fire

On May 13, 2012 By Ewan Marshall


More details have emerged regarding the terrifying fire which engulfed the Williams pit garage just hours after the team clinched victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.

In a statement released on its website the Grove-based operation confirmed that the blaze had originated from the [...]

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Pit fire blights stunning Maldonado Victory

On May 13, 2012 By Ewan Marshall


Pastor Maldonado pulled out all the stops to clinch his first victory in Formula One, ending Williams’ long-awaited return to the top step of the podium in the process.

The Venezuelan was impressive throughout the 66-lap Spanish affair and recovered after [...]

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Maldonado capitalises as Hamilton stripped of Spanish Pole

On May 12, 2012 By Ewan Marshall


Lewis Hamilton saw pole position snatched from his hands as stewards excluded the McLaren driver from Spanish Grand Prix qualifying.

The decision means that the Brit will start tomorrow’s race from the back of the grid, a thought which had seemed miles away [...]

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Front runners set for close battle as Spanish Grand Prix weekend opens

On May 11, 2012 By Ewan Marshall

The opening day of running in Spain opened to blazing sunshine, as teams looked to get to grips with their latest round of upgrades ahead of the first European round of the season.

Fernando Alonso may have pleased home support by setting [...]

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GPFocus Podcast #48: Spanish Grand Prix Preview

On May 8, 2012 By Ewan Marshall


After a few weeks off Formula One returns with the Spanish Grand Prix hosting the first European encounter of the season.
But while the racing may have been suspended, teams were still hard at work last week [...]

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Grosjean ends Mugello test on top

On May 3, 2012 By Ewan Marshall


Romain Grosjean rounded off another successful day for Lotus, once again clocking the fastest time on the final day in-season testing in Mugello.

The Frenchman, who shared top spot yesterday with Sauber’s Kamui Kobayashi, was out on his own with two hours remaining, [...]

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