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Formula 1

Alonso Rules Out Possibility Of Spa Victory

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read

Fernando Alonso doesn’t believe he has a competitive enough car to challenge for victory in tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix after qualifying sixth

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Formula 1

Maldonado Joy Tempered By Grid Penalty

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
1 Mins read
Pastor Maldonado will drop from third to sixth on the grid for tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix after he was judged by the stewards to have blocked Nico Hulkenberg in Q1
Formula 1

Di Resta Well Placed For Top Ten Challenge

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
1 Mins read
Paul Di Resta is aiming to score points for the first time in four races after qualifying inside the top ten at Spa
Formula 1

Sauber Enjoy Sensational Saturday Performance

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Sauber pulled out their best qualifying performance of the season in Belgium with Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Perez securing second and fourth on the grid
GP3 Series

Abt Steals Maiden GP3 Win In Shortened First Spa Race

By Peter Allen
September 1, 2012
1 Mins read
A fine double overtaking move ultimately gave Daniel Abt his first GP3 Series victory in Race 1 at Spa-Francorchamps, which was stopped after only four laps following a nasty crash for Robert Cregan.
Formula 1

Red Bull Face Uphill Task In Belgium

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber will start from unfamiliar grid positions after a mixed day for the team
Formula 1

De La Rosa Delighted To Split Marussias In Qualifying

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Pedro de la Rosa was in positive mood after securing 21st on the grid for tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix
American Le Mans SeriesGrand-Am

Rivals Sportscar Series Close To Merger Confirmation

By James Broomhead
September 1, 2012
1 Mins read
According to reports from Speed TV rival US sportscar series the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and the Grand-Am run Rolex Series could be on the brink of merging, perhaps as soon as the 2014 season.
GP2 Series

Ericsson Ends GP2 Win Drought In Disrupted Spa Feature Race

By Peter Allen
September 1, 2012
3 Mins read
Marcus Ericsson got his first GP2 Series win for more than two years in a feature race at Spa-Francorchamps that was disrupted by a lengthy red flag following a heavy crash for Nigel Melker.
Formula 1

Miserable Saturday For Mercedes In Belgium

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Mercedes are in danger of losing fifth place in the constructor’s championship to Sauber after a terrible day at Spa-Francorchamps
Formula 1

Vergne Planning Aggressive Approach From Eighth Row

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Jean-Eric Vergne is preparing to attack in his pursuit of points in the Belgian Grand Prix
Formula 1

DRS Difficulties For Kovalainen In Qualifying

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Heikki Kovalainen was frustrated by a problem with his DRS system in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix today
Formula 1

Belgian Grand Prix 2012: Qualifying Result

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
1 Mins read
Jenson Button gave McLaren their second consecutive pole position with a stunning performance in Belgium
Formula 1

Button Bags First McLaren Pole In Belgium

By Louis Suddaby
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Jenson Button claimed his first pole position in 60 races and his first for McLaren after a truly dominant display on Saturday at Spa
BTCC

Motorbase Boss Bites Back Over Plato Comments

By Scott Mitchell
September 1, 2012
2 Mins read
Motorbase Performance boss David Bartrum has hit back at Jason Plato following the MG driver’s comments after Knockhill, labelling him a hypocrite…
Formula 1

Belgian Grand Prix 2012: Free Practice 3 Result

By David Bean
September 1, 2012
1 Mins read
Fernando Alonso of Ferrari was fastest in the final practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps
GP3 Series

Points Leader Evans Wins GP3 Qualifying Battle At Spa

By Peter Allen
September 1, 2012
1 Mins read
Mitch Evans added four points to his GP3 Series points lead and claimed pole position for the weekend’s first race by coming out on top in qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps.
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