McLaren driver Kovalainen takes maiden pole at British GP (AFP)

AFP - A delighted Heikki Kovalainen grabbed his maiden Formula One pole position on Saturday with a near-flawless qualifying display at the British Grand Prix.

British GP - Friday practice 2 - Trulli crashes, Kovalainen quick

Jul.4 (GMM) Toyota's Jarno Trulli endured a woeful opening day of practice for the 2008 British grand prix.The Italian, despite finishing on the podium two weeks ago at Magny-Cours, looked slow at Silverstone, and then crashed at Stowe corner when his rear wing fell off.

Kovalainen takes pole at British GP

Heikki Kovalainen secured the first pole position of his Formula One career to put McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the shade.

British GP walkthrough and pictures

The first half of the season ended in dramatic style at Silverstone, as the rain played a significant effect on the outcome of the race. The British Grand Prix was won with panache by Lewis Hamilton in the McLaren-Mercedes.

British GP Results

Results of Sunday's Formula One British Grand Prix at the 5.141-kilometer (3.194-mile) Silverstone circuit (with driver, country, car, time, leader's average speed:

Hamilton wins rainy British GP (AP)

AP - Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for the first time, leading his rain-soaked home race from the fourth lap to take the lead in the Formula One drivers championship.