2012 British Grand Prix Qualifying Pictures

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Fernando Alonso starts the British Grand Prix from pole position. The pole was Ferrari's first since Alonso started the Singapore Grand Prix from the top slot on the grid in September 2010, 31 races ago. Last year's pole sitter, Mark Webber qualified third and 7-times World Champion Michael Schumacher starts from third position.Here are a few pictures of the wet qualifying session for the 2012

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Alonso on pole in a wet British Grand Prix qualifying

Saturday, July 7, 2012

No rain (or snow!) can dampen the spirits of the British when it comes to motorsport. The grandstands were jam packed as were the streets leading to the circuit. Even though the session was red-flagged for more than an hour, the fans found ways to entertain themselves by roaring and cheering to the "Mexican wave" choreographed by the engineers and mechanics in the pit lane.Fernando Alonso also

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British Grand Prix: Friday Rain soaked Practice Pictures

Friday, July 6, 2012

Lewis Hamilton posted fastest time of day one at Silverstone, but wet weather was the real talking point. Here are some pictures from Friday Practice session. For more pictures, head out to our Facebook page here.

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British GP: Hamilton fastest at the end of today's practice

With fans braving the elements and huddling under umbrellas around the circuit, 2008 world champion Hamilton set the pace with a largely meaningless time of one minute 56.345 seconds after lunch.Frenchman Romain Grosjean had been fastest for Lotus in the morning session with 1:56.552.Waterlogged campsites led to monster tailbacks outside the circuit as organisers struggled to get vehicles parked

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FIA would've put the brakes on Alonso & Hamilton at the European Grand Prix

Valencia winner Fernando Alonso, and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, only narrowly avoided penalties at the recent European grand prix.Germany's Auto Motor und Sport has revealed the details of a team bosses meeting that took place at Silverstone on Thursday [July 5].They were told by FIA officials that Alonso and Hamilton technically broke the rules at Valencia, and would have been sanctioned if rival

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De Villota family overwhelmed by the "expression of love and support" (Update)

Hope your recovery is a quick one. Our thoughts are with you. Get well soonThe sister of Maria De Villota has revealed her family have been overwhelmed by the "expression of love and support" in the wake of an accident this week that robbed the Marussia test driver of sight in her right eye.The Marussia team yesterday [July 5] began the business of attempting to focus on this weekend's British

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'Dark Knight Rises': Batmobile at the British Grand Prix (Pictures)

Thursday, July 5, 2012

The Lotus Formula 1 Team announced a partnership with 'The Dark Knight Rises' at this weekend's British Grand Prix.The E20 Lotus F1 car, the garage and racing suits worn by drivers will all be adorned in the logo of the film, according to the team's official website.Most excitingly of all, the iconic Tumbler Batmobile (Bat-Pod) will be presented on the circuit by Lotus F1 Team drivers Kimi

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