Lewis Hamilton's confidence back on track after battling performance

The confidence that appeared to have deserted Lewis Hamilton at times this season was back surging through his veins last night after an excellent drive in the Turkish Grand Prix helped him to finish an unlikely runner-up behind Felipe Massa, of Ferrari.

Felipe Massa leads Lewis Hamilton home in Istanbul

Felipe Massa comfortably beat Lewis Hamilton into second place to win the Turkish Grand Prix for the third successive year. Kimi Raikkonen, the reigning world champion, was third.

Turkish Grand Prix Results

Results Sunday at Formula One's Turkish Grand Prix at the 5.338-kilometer (3.317-mile) Istanbul Speed Park circuit (with driver, country, car, and and winner's average speed):

Triple Turkish pole delight for Formula One ace Massa (AFP)

AFP - Brazilian Felipe Massa oozed confidence Saturday after setting himself up to complete a hat-trick of Turkish Grand Prix wins by taking pole position for Sunday's race at Istanbul Park.

Lineup For Turkish F1 GP

Starting grid for Sunday's Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the at the 5.338-kilometer (3.317-mile) Istanbul Speed Park circuit (with driver, nationality, team):

Turkish Grand Prix Results

Practice results Saturday for Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the 5.338-kilometer (3.317-mile) Istanbul Speed Park circuit (with driver, country, car, fastest lap time, laps completed and leader's average speed):