July-1-10
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Back on home soil and with a heavily upgraded car, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was convinced he would get his title campaign back on course at last weekend's European Grand Prix, but things didn't quite go to plan.
Alonso left Valencia frustrated and disappointed with his eighth-place result. However, after some reflection, the Spaniard is ready to refocus his energies on Silverstone...
July-1-10
Posted by Formula1.com - Latest Headlines under F1 Headlines
Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has welcomed a team initiative to reduce the carbon emissions produced by the sport.
The teams have committed to working closely with the FIA to develop new F1 engine and powertrain regulations that from 2013 will require all cars to incorporate technologies designed to enhance fuel efficiency...
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton may try to play it down, but his second-place finish at the European Grand Prix was unexpected. The British team had arrived in Valencia worried about the pace of rivals who had upgraded their cars in advance of their own.
However, a strong qualifying lap, a great start and the MP4-25's consistent race pace saw the British driver overcome accident damage, safety-car dramas and his subsequent penalty to add 18 points to his championship tally. It was, as he explained to his official website, an interesting weekend all round
Although he ultimately finished behind his team mate - and standings leader - Lewis Hamilton, McLaren's Jenson Button was pleased to convert his seventh-place grid slot into a third-place finish in Valencia last weekend, especially as it was his third successive podium. At the forthcoming British Grand Prix he'll race for the first time on home soil as world champion and, as he explained to his official website, he can't wait
