Sports / Highlights

F1 governing body closes McLaren spy saga

2007-12-19 10:22

Lewis Hamilton's McLaren team can look forward to next season without the threat of a further points penalty after Formula One's governing body formally closed a spy controversy on Tuesday.

Hamilton stunning in a year of dramas

2007-12-18 13:50

Lewis Hamilton was a rookie sensation this season. Unfortunately for his McLaren Formula One team, he was not the only revelation they had to deal with.

Ekstroem beats Schumacher in Wembley final

2007-12-17 10:27

Michael Schumacher ruled out any return to serious competition on Sunday after losing to Sweden's Mattias Ekstroem in the 'Race of Champions' final at Wembley Stadium.

FIA to scrap McLaren hearing after apology

2007-12-14 10:47

McLaren accepted on Thursday that Ferrari data had penetrated deeper into their team than suspected and issued a public apology for the spying controversy.

Schumacher may be Germany's fastest taxi driver

2007-12-12 19:55

Michael Schumacher may well be the fastest taxi driver in Germany after the seven-times world champion shocked a cab driver by taking over the wheel in order to be on time for a flight.

F1 champ Alonso inks renewal with Renault

2007-12-12 09:14

The Renault Formula One team announced that it had signed Alonso, the double world champion and former McLaren Mercedes driver, to race for the team next year.

Schumacher tells brother it might be time to quit

2007-12-10 15:38

Michael Schumacher has advised his brother Ralf that it might be better to retire from Formula One rather than crawl around in an uncompetitive car.

Rosberg staying at Williams to end of 2009

2007-12-10 15:12

Nico Rosberg has agreed a new two-year contract with Formula One team Williams, ending speculation that he could move to McLaren as a replacement for Fernando Alonso.

Renault guilty but escape penalty

2007-12-07 11:03

Former world champions Renault escaped punishment on Thursday despite being found guilty in the second major spying controversy to hit Formula One this year.

McLaren see Hamilton as team leader

2007-12-07 11:01

McLaren believe Lewis Hamilton can lead them to the Formula One title next season and have dropped a strong hint that Fernando Alonso's replacement will come from within the team.

Renault hearing could settle Alonso's future

2007-12-06 14:41

Fernando Alonso's future could become clearer on Thursday after former champions Renault appear before Formula One's governing body in the latest spying controversy to grip the sport.

Hamilton quickest on return to test track

2007-12-06 09:46

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton set the pace on Wednesday in his first Formula One test since the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in October.

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