Ferrari lock-out is double trouble for poor Hamilton

"The penalty doesn't help," Lewis Hamilton said pensively yesterday, as the punishment for his Canadian Grand Prix gaffe pushed him down from a solid third on the grid in Magny-Cours to 13th, a long way behind the Ferraris on the front row.

Also Haug questions Hamilton penalty

Jun.22 (GMM) Norbert Haug, motor sport boss for McLaren's engine partner Mercedes-Benz, on Sunday also declared himself unhappy with the drive-through penalty imposed on Lewis Hamilton during the French grand prix.

F1 French Grand Prix Results

Results Sunday from Formula One's French Grand Prix at the 4.411-kilometer (2.741-mile) Circuit de Nevers (with driver, country, car, laps completed 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.

Vettel for Red Bull - Confirmation

Jul.17 (GMM) The big rumour in the Hockenheim paddock on Thursday is that Sebastian Vettel will shortly be announced as Mark Webber's teammate at Red Bull Racing for 2009.

Team-by-team summary: Saturday, France

Jun.21 (GMM) FERRARI On low fuel, Felipe Massa is the fastest man at Magny-Cours, but in Q3 race trim, Kimi Raikkonen snatched Ferrari's 200th pole by the barest of margins. Massa, who twinged his neck earlier this weekend in what he describes as a stupid elevator incident, said he overdrove in Q3.