Vettel to replace Coulthard at Red Bull

One of the first pieces in the 2009 Formula One jigsaw fell into place yesterday with the announcement in Hockenheim that Sebastian Vettel will transfer from energy drink magnate Dietrich Mateschitz's Toro Rosso team to his senior Red Bull Racing outfit. The 21 year-old German will replace David Coulthard, who announced at Silverstone that he will retire at the end of this season.

German Grand Prix Results

Results Sunday from Formula One's German Grand Prix at the 4.574-kilometer (2.842-mile) Hockenheim circuit (with driver, country, car, laps completed, time and winner's average speed):

Ferraris sweep front row at Magny-Cours

Kimi Raikkonen handed Ferrari their 200th pole position in Formula One as the Italian team achieved a sweep of the front row for the French Grand Prix on Sunday at Magny-Cours. As for Lewis Hamilton, he will have his work cut out to maintain his challenge for the drivers’ championship from thirteenth place.

Hungarian Grand Prix Results

Results Sunday from Formula One's Hungarian Grand Prix at the 4.381-kilometer (2.722-mile) Hungaroring circuit (with driver, country, car, laps completed, time and winner's average speed):

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 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: