Team heads happy for British GP future, some sad to leave Silverstone

The heads of the McLaren, Williams, Honda and Toyota Formula One teams have no problems with the decision to move the British GP from Silverstone to Donington Park, as long as it guarantees the future of the race for another decade.

Press slams Ferrari after British GP

Jul.7 (GMM) The Italian press hailed McLaren and slammed its beloved national marque Ferrari after the British grand prix at Silverstone. With Kimi Raikkonen's victory challenge thwarted by a pit strategy error, the sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport paid tribute to Lewis Hamilton's perfect victory on his home turf.

Hamilton scorches to British GP victory (AFP)

AFP - Lewis Hamilton streaked to British Grand Prix victory on Sunday, delivering a masterful drive in wet conditions to delight a vociferous home crowd and reignite his world title challenge.

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.

Hamilton wins rainy British GP

Lewis Hamilton has 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.

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.