Dennis hits back at Hamilton criticism

Jun.12 (GMM) Ron Dennis has hit out at the criticism levelled at McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton following his pitlane crash in last Sunday's Canadian grand prix.

Kovalainen keeps McLaren flying high after Massa's engine failure

"Welcome to the world of winning, the first of many." Heikki Kovalainen has waited a long time to hear those words of congratulation from McLaren team principal Ron Dennis, and on his slowing down lap in yesterday's Hungarian Grand Prix they came as sweet consolation over the onboard radio.

Hamilton delivers pace with new McLaren package

Lewis Hamilton might disagree that he is now the favourite to win the Formula One world championship after blistering back-to-back victories in Silverstone and Hockenheim, but he was the fastest driver again yesterday after the first day of practice for tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Team-by-team summary: Saturday, Hungary

MCLAREN-MERCEDES Smooth sailing for Lewis Hamilton on Saturday; fastest in the morning before securing his second consecutive pole position and setting up a possible hat-trick of race wins. Heikki Kovalainen completes the front row. A qualifying one-two is a rare and pleasing achievement, said team boss Ron Dennis.

Hamilton leads by four after German success

Lewis Hamilton made it back-to-back victories for the first time in 13 months by taking the chequered at the end of a remarkable German Grand Prix.

Team-by-team summary: Friday, Germany

Jul.18 (GMM) MCLAREN-MERCEDES Lewis Hamilton dominated the opening day of the German grand prix; a tenth faster than his teammate in the damp morning, and seven tenths ahead of the Ferraris (and nearly a full second in front of Heikki Kovalainen) with his late afternoon effort. While we don't know the respective fuel loads of our rivals, we nonetheless feel comfortable with our pace, said team boss Ron Dennis.