November 2008
Whitmarsh: Glock was always the target →
McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh says the team told Lewis Hamilton to focus on catching Timo Glock and forget about chasing Sebastian Vettel, as he frantically pursued a fifth place finish to secure his…
Alonso set to announce Renault future →
Former world champion Fernando Alonso will end speculation about his future on Wednesday when he is confirmed as Renault’s lead driver for 2009.
PM congratulates 'inspirational' Hamilton →
Gordon Brown and David Cameron say Hamilton’s title triumph will inspire others.
Is Lewis the deserving champ? →
Did the right main claim the 2008 world championship crown? Let us know your thoughts.
Lewis Hamilton, 2008 Formula One World Champion →
Brazilian GP - McLaren Mercedes - Race In only his second year in the sport, McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton became today the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Champion at the season…
Massa a winner, Ferrari claim the title →
Brazilian GP - Ferrari - Race Felipe Massa won his home Grand Prix at Interlagos and Ferrari won the constructors’ championship…
Vettel oblivious to 2008 title role →
”I had no idea in what position we were racing” Sebastian Vettel said after finishing the Brazilian Grand Prix fourth that he had ‘no idea’ overtaking Lewis Hamilton almost within…
Rollercoaster race to the F1 crown →
The key moments as the 2008 title race went to the wire
Glock not aware of championship influence →
Timo Glock said he was not aware that he was influencing the championship over the final laps of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Brazil Sunday quotes: Ferrari →
Brazil Sunday quotes: Ferrari
Ferrari not dwelling on 2008 problems →
Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says the Italian squad will not dwell on the misfortunes of the season after Felipe Massa lost the championship by a single point.
Tyre strategies - Brazilian GP →
Tyre strategies - Brazilian GP
Brazil Sunday quotes: Bridgestone →
Brazil Sunday quotes: Bridgestone
Brazilian GP result →
Take a quick look at who finished where in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Hill: Lewis will be unstoppable now →
Britain’s last champion Damon Hill thinks Hamilton’s first title will make him even stronger.
Vettel: I wasn't thinking about title battle →
Sebastian Vettel ‘had no idea’ his late-race pass almost cost Hamilton the championship.
Honda tyre gamble fails to yield reward →
Button and Barrichello were left to rue switch to extreme wets as they tumble down order.
F1: Massa Proud in Victory and Defeat →
Felipe Massa said he was very proud of his and Ferrari’s championship challenge in Brazil, despite losing the drivers’ title by a single point.
All sights on 2009... →
Brazilian GP - Honda - Race The championship reached its conclusion this afternoon in Brazil, where Honda came home in 13th and 15th positions…
Bad finish to a good year →
Brazilian GP - BMW Sauber - Race The BMW Sauber F1 Team had a disappointing finale to what was a very successful season, as Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica finished tenth and…
Great fun, declares delighted Vettel →
Brazilian GP - Toro Rosso Ferrari - Race As Lewis Hamilton ran wide in the closing stages of the Brazilian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel powered through to what was then sixth…
Early stop pays dividends for Alonso →
Brazilian GP - Renault - Race Renault made the most of an exciting Brazilian Grand Prix as Fernando Alonso finished in second place to end the teams season on a high…
Hamilton acclaim →
F1 greats join the clamour to hail new champion Lewis Hamilton
Tyre gamble backfires for Barrichello →
Rubens Barrichello was left lamenting a tyre gamble that did not pay off during the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Brazil Sunday quotes: Honda →
Brazil Sunday quotes: Honda
Whitmarsh: Glock was always the target →
McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh says the team told Lewis Hamilton to focus on catching Timo Glock and forget about chasing Sebastian Vettel, as he frantically pursued a fifth place finish to secure his…
Vettel: No doubts about pushing Hamilton →
Sebastian Vettel said he had no second thoughts about his decision to race Lewis Hamilton hard during the final laps of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Brazil Sunday quotes: Toro Rosso →
Brazil Sunday quotes: Toro Rosso
Brazil Sunday quotes: McLaren →
Brazil Sunday quotes: McLaren
Hill pays tribute to champion Hamilton →
tain’s last world champion Damon Hill has paid tribute to Lewis Hamilton, who became the sport’s youngest ever title-holder in a dramatic season finale in Brazil.
McLaren hail 'special' Hamilton →
McLaren team manager Dave Ryan has hailed newly-crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton as ‘special’ after watching his driver clinch a dramatic title in an epic season finale in Brazil.
Alonso thrilled with surprise podium →
Fernando Alonso said he never expected to take another podium at the finale.
Lewis: F1 record breaker →
Check out Lewis Hamilton’s amazing list of F1 statistics following his first title win.
Kimi blames tyres for low-key race →
Raikkonen admitted his Brazilian GP ‘wasn’t the best race ever’ after taking third.
Anthony Hamilton salutes son’s feat →
Lewis Hamilton’s father Anthony glowed with pride at his son’s achievement.
Glock: Impossible to hold off Hamilton →
Timo Glock said he was powerless to prevent his last-lap slump that decided title outcome.
Kubica rues poor final race →
Robert Kubica was very unhappy to lose third in the standings at the finale.
F1: Vettel Oblivious to Title Battle →
Sebastian Vettel said after finishing the Brazilian Grand Prix fourth that he had “no idea” overtaking Lewis Hamilton almost within sight of the checkered flag nearly cost the Briton the World…
F1: Ecclestone Signs Off on New Brazil GP Deal →
The immediate future of the Brazilian Grand Prix has been definitively secured through 2014.
Great tactics nearly paid off for Fisichella →
Brazilian GP - Force India Ferrari - Race The Force India Formula One Team suffered a frustrating end to its debut season in today’s Brazilian Grand Prix…
Last lap drama for Timo Glock →
Brazilian GP - Toyota - Race Timo Glock unwittingly decided who would be the 2008 Formula One World champion…
Early finish to Coulthard's final race →
Brazilian GP - Red Bull Renault - Race The final race of the season did not go too well for the Red Bull racers, especially so in the case of the now-retired David Coulthard…
High drama as last corner crowns champion →
Delight and heartbreak at the Brazilian finale Timo Glock and Sebastian Vettel played a vital role in the outcome of the 2008 world championship, played out over a dramatic Brazilian…
A disappointing end to a tough season →
Brazilian GP - Williams Toyota - Race In front of packed grandstands, todays Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos delivered a thrilling Championship decider and produced a new British…
Ecstatic Hamilton revels in win →
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton is ‘thrilled’ to claim the 2008 world title after a ‘heart-stopping’ end to the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Glock said car was very hard to drive →
Timo Glock said he could do nothing to stop Lewis Hamilton from overtaking him on the final lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the German struggling with dry weather tyres.
World champion Lewis Hamilton interview →
World champion Lewis Hamilton interview
Alonso celebrates 'fantastic' second →
Fernando Alonso hailed as fantastic his unexpected second place at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Raikkonen happy with teams' title →
Kimi Raikkonen was happy that Ferrari secured the constructors’ championship, despite Felipe Massa being unable to clinch the drivers’ crown.
Brazil Sunday quotes: Toyota →
Brazil Sunday quotes: Toyota