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News - 19 May 2012

Maldonado chasing another in Monaco

19 May - 11:37 - Planet-F1

Maldonado has declared his intention of staying ahead of the pack in Formula One by winning next Sunday's showpiece Monaco GP...

Perez: Monaco shunt a watershed event

19 May - 10:27 - Planet-F1

Sergio Perez says he is a "stronger" driver after his horrific accident in last year's Monaco Grand Prix...

Q&A with Eric Boullier

19 May - 09:41 - Planet-F1

After a "sniff" at a victory, Eric Boullier says Lotus are more determined than ever to reach the top step...

Hamilton: Monaco ideal for first win

19 May - 08:19 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton believes there is no better place to win his first race of the season than next weekend on the streets of Monte Carlo...

Massa: Ferrari are standing by me

19 May - 07:07 - Planet-F1

Felipe Massa is adamant that he has the full support of Ferrari and will find a way out of his current slump...

Teams preview the Monaco GP

19 May - 06:22 - Planet-F1

The Formula One teams look ahead to the next race on the calendar, the prestigious Monaco GP which runs through the streets of the Principality...

News - 18 May 2012

Perez: Monaco crash a 'watershed'

18 May - 16:29 - Sky Sports F1

Sergio Perez has described his crash in last year's Monaco Grand Prix as "a watershed event" in his Formula 1 career.

HRT open doors to new HQ

18 May - 16:27 - Sky Sports F1

HRT officially opened their new team headquarters in Madrid on Friday.

Monaco racing risk 'justifiable'

18 May - 12:28 - BBC Formula One

Michael Schumacher believes the risk of racing at the Monaco Grand Prix is "justifiable once a year".

'Fans may get sick of unpredictable F1'

18 May - 12:21 - Planet-F1

Mark Webber fears that while fans are enjoying the unpredictability of this season, they may get sick of it as they want "rivalries" and title fights...

Maldonado responds to financial debate

18 May - 11:42 - Planet-F1

Spanish GP winner Pastor Maldonado has found himself a hot topic in a political storm that is brewing is his home country of Venezuela...

Q&A with Romain Grosjean

18 May - 11:20 - Planet-F1

Monaco is about more than racing, it's about the fashion so Romain Grosjean is heading to the Principality with a stylish new helmet design...

Schumi questions Monaco safety

18 May - 11:15 - Sky Sports F1

In the run-up to the Monaco Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher has suggested that the street circuit does not meet current F1 safety standards.

Schumi 'quite confident' for Monaco

18 May - 10:08 - Planet-F1

Michael Schumacher believes Mercedes will be on track for a good result in Monaco as the street circuit will suit his W03...

Williams rubbish Senna rumour

18 May - 10:07 - Sky Sports F1

Bruno Senna's seat at Williams is secure despite rumours suggesting he could be replaced by reserve driver Valtteri Bottas, the team have insisted.

Q&A with Pastor Maldonado

18 May - 09:58 - Planet-F1

Formula One's newest race winner Pastor Maldonado shares his thoughts on his first win and the reasons for Williams improved form...

'Senna axing rumours are rubbish'

18 May - 09:00 - Planet-F1

Bruno Senna's seat at Williams is secure despite rumours suggesting he could be replaced by test driver Valtteri Bottas in the near future...

Caterham thanked by FIA after fire

18 May - 08:16 - Planet-F1

Tony Fernandes has revealed that his Caterham team was thanked by FIA President Jean Todt for helping Williams tackle Sunday's fire...

Maldonado: I was scared for all of us

18 May - 06:47 - Planet-F1

Pastor Maldonado has spoken of how he feared a tragic end to Williams' Spanish GP weekend after a fire broke out in their garage...

F1 head protection 'inevitable'

18 May - 05:42 - BBC Formula One

Formula 1 will introduce some form of additional driver head protection in the future, race director Charlie Whiting says.

News - 17 May 2012

VIDEO: Rosberg takes Coulthard for DTM spin

17 May - 21:41 - BBC Formula One

Mercedes F1 driver Nico Rosberg takes David Coulthard for a hair-raising drive in a DTM car round the Hockenheimring.

FIA praise Caterham after fire

17 May - 17:04 - Sky Sports F1

Caterham have been praised by FIA President Jean Todt for helping Williams tackle their garage fire after the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Maldonado aiming for Monaco win

17 May - 14:26 - BBC Formula One

Williams's Pastor Maldonado sees no reason why he can't take his race-winning form into next weekend's Monaco GP.

Maldonado: It's getting better

17 May - 14:08 - Sky Sports F1

Pastor Maldonado sees no reason why he and Williams cannot repeat their Spanish Grand Prix victory in Monaco next weekend.

Ricciardo looks to emulate Maldonado

17 May - 12:10 - Planet-F1

Daniel Ricciardo is eager to follow in Pastor Maldonado's footsteps and become the third new F1 race winner this season...

Alguersuari: I'll be back next season

17 May - 11:44 - Planet-F1

Jaime Alguersuari is confident he will be back on the F1 grid next season and will make his return in a competitive car...

Lack of pace worries Button

17 May - 11:27 - Sky Sports F1

Jenson Button has said he is more concerned by McLaren's lack of pace at the moment than the errors they are making.

Webber: The tonic Williams deserved

17 May - 11:10 - Planet-F1

Mark Webber has hailed his former Williams team, congratulating them on the much-needed race win they achieved in Spain...

Kobayashi: Everything is possible

17 May - 10:33 - Sky Sports F1

Kamui Kobayashi says the open state of competition currently existing in F1 means that he and Sauber cannot rule out a breakthrough win.

McLaren: Hamilton deserves Monaco win

17 May - 10:02 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh has vowed to do all he can to help Lewis Hamilton win in Monaco after McLaren's recent run of mistakes damaged his campaign...

Q&A with Kamui Kobayashi

17 May - 09:22 - Planet-F1

Kamui Kobayashi shares his thoughts on another top ten result, this time a P5, which he achieved at the Spanish Grand Prix...

Kobayashi: Almost everything is possible

17 May - 08:39 - Planet-F1

With five different winners already this season - two of which were maiden wins - Kamui Kobayashi says who knows, he may be next...

McLaren sign up Abu Dhabi test

17 May - 07:08 - Planet-F1

McLaren have joined the short list of those heading to Abu Dhabi for their Young Driver test, snubbing Silverstone...

McLaren sign up Abu Dhabi, not Silverstone

17 May - 07:08 - Planet-F1

McLaren have joined the short list of those heading to Abu Dhabi for their Young Driver test, snubbing Silverstone...

News - 16 May 2012

Mateschitz weighs in on tyre debate

16 May - 14:29 - Planet-F1

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz is the latest to voice his concerns over the impact that tyres are having on Formula One...

Mateschitz weighs in on tyre 'lottery' debate

16 May - 14:29 - Planet-F1

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz is the latest to voice his concerns over the impact that tyres are having on Formula One...

McLaren opt against Silverstone test

16 May - 14:23 - Sky Sports F1

McLaren Sporting Director Sam Michael has said that they intend to carry out their young driver test in Abu Dhabi rather than at Silverstone.

Kaltenborn receives Sauber stake

16 May - 14:05 - Planet-F1

Founder Peter Sauber has handed a third of his stake in the Hinwil squad to CEO Monisha Kaltenborn "in the interest of continuity"...

Ferrari laugh off Massa reports

16 May - 13:35 - Planet-F1

Ferrari have once again hit out at the media for making a mountain out of a molehill following reports that they have lost patience with Felipe Massa...

Sauber hands power to Kaltenborn

16 May - 13:32 - BBC Formula One

Peter Sauber transfers a third of the equity in his Formula 1 team to chief executive officer Monisha Kaltenborn.

Kaltenborn handed Sauber stake

16 May - 13:23 - Sky Sports F1

Sauber announced on Wednesday that CEO Monisha Kaltenborn has been given one-third ownership of the team.

Williams burns victim back in UK

16 May - 13:16 - BBC Formula One

The Williams team member burned in a garage fire following last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix has returned to the UK.

Q&A with Robert Fernley

16 May - 12:51 - Planet-F1

Force India deputy team principal Robert Fernley reflects on a Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta's performances in Spain...

Ferrari shoot down Massa speculation

16 May - 11:31 - Sky Sports F1

Ferrari have given an indignant response to reports on Wednesday that Felipe Massa faces the sack from the team.

Lotus balancing Kimi's PR work

16 May - 11:27 - Planet-F1

Lotus boss Eric Boullier has described Kimi Raikkonen as "a wild animal" who you have to allow to "run" wherever he wants to...

Injured Williams mechanic returns home

16 May - 09:44 - Planet-F1

The Williams mechanic who suffered second-degree burns during Sunday's fire at the Spanish GP has returned to England...

'Maldonado shut his critics up'

16 May - 08:53 - Planet-F1

Williams board member Toto Wolff believes Pastor Maldonado has once and for all "shut up" those who labelled him as nothing more than a "pay driver"...

Williams fire victim returns to England

16 May - 08:44 - Sky Sports F1

The one remaining Williams team member hospitalised following Sunday's fire at the Spanish GP has been flown back to England.

Webber column: Williams win 'unreal'

16 May - 08:37 - BBC Formula One

Red Bull's Aussie charger on his former boss Frank Williams's birthday win in Barcelona, and the "incredible" Premier League season.

Sutil eyeing F1 return

16 May - 07:39 - Planet-F1

His chances of a return to Formula One may appear bleak at the moment, but Adrian Sutil is refusing to give up hope...

Q&A with Mark Gillan

16 May - 06:04 - Planet-F1

Williams' Mark Gillan looks back at a stunning weekend on the track as well as the chaos that ensued after the Spanish GP...

News - 15 May 2012

McLaren: Errors won't sway Lewis

15 May - 15:40 - Sky Sports F1

McLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh is confident that the team's string of errors so far this season will have no bearing on Lewis Hamilton's decision over his future.

Bernie 'doubts' Mercedes will leave

15 May - 14:26 - Planet-F1

Bernie Ecclestone has downplayed suggestions that Merc will quit F1 in the wake of their contractual dispute with the CVC Capital Partners...

Sutil confident over F1 return

15 May - 13:57 - Sky Sports F1

Adrian Sutil says he is ready to show patience in his attempts to return to the Formula 1 grid after being dropped by Force India last winter.

'Plenty of head scratching going on'

15 May - 13:01 - Planet-F1

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner admits he and the rest of the paddock are at a loss to explain the unpredictable start to the 2012 season...

Horner: Plenty of head scratching going on

15 May - 13:01 - Planet-F1

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner admits he and the rest of the paddock are at a loss to explain the unpredictable start to the 2012 season...

McLaren and co offer to help Williams

15 May - 11:49 - Planet-F1

McLaren and the rest of the paddock have offered to come to Williams' rescue in the wake of the devastating fire in their garage in Spain...

Sir Frank heaps praise on Maldonado

15 May - 10:49 - Planet-F1

Praise continues to pour in for Pastor Maldonado after his Spain win with Sir Frank Williams saying he has the talent to become a World Champ...

Rosberg eyes return to form

15 May - 09:52 - Planet-F1

Nico Rosberg is hopeful that conditions will favour Mercedes at the next two races and allow them to challenge at the front again...

'Gaffes won't affect Hamilton talks'

15 May - 08:47 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh insists McLaren's error-strewn start to the season won't stop Lewis Hamilton from signing a new deal...

Whitmarsh: Gaffes won't affect Lewis talks

15 May - 08:47 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh insists McLaren's error-strewn start to the season won't stop Lewis Hamilton from signing a new deal...

Ferrari want 'change in gear' from Massa

15 May - 07:59 - Planet-F1

There will be added pressure on Felipe Massa at the Monaco GP after Ferrari revealed that they expect a "change in gear starting right away"...

One Williams member still in hospital

15 May - 06:05 - Planet-F1

Only one member of the Williams squad remains in a Barcelona hospital following a blaze in their garage after the Spanish Grand Prix...

News - 14 May 2012

Ferrari expect Massa to 'change gear'

14 May - 21:36 - Sky Sports F1

Ferrari are expecting 'a change in gear starting right away' from Felipe Massa following the Brazilian's torrid weekend in Barcelona.

One remains in hospital after fire

14 May - 21:10 - Sky Sports F1

Williams have confirmed that one team member remains in hospital after the fire in their garage at the Spanish GP.

Ferrari demand Massa improvement

14 May - 20:29 - BBC Formula One

Ferrari increase the pressure on Brazilian driver Felipe Massa by saying they expect his form to improve immediately.

FIA begins pit fire investigation

14 May - 19:11 - BBC Formula One

Williams and Formula 1's governing body launch an investigation into the fire in the pit after the Spanish Grand Prix.

Hamilton sure his luck will turn

14 May - 16:40 - Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton remains convinced that his fortunes will soon change and he will be able to start turning his qualifying pace into strong race results.

Red Bull expect unpredictability

14 May - 13:52 - BBC Formula One

Formula 1's unpredictable results this season will continue for some time, says Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

Williams confident for Monaco

14 May - 13:29 - Sky Sports F1

Williams are confident that they will be able to run as normal at the next race in Monaco despite losing a lot of equipment in Sunday's garage fire.

Button: No quick fix to tyre issues

14 May - 13:00 - Planet-F1

Jenson Button concedes he did not have the pace to run at the front during in Spain and that's something he needs to "solve myself"...

Maldonado: Everything is possible

14 May - 12:20 - Planet-F1

On the top step of the podium and in the top ten of the standings for the first time, Pastor Maldonado says "why not" as he eyes a title tilt...

Domenicali: Difficult to judge form

14 May - 11:37 - Planet-F1

Stefano Domenicali admits it is difficult to judge where Ferrari are in the pecking order given how unpredictable this season has been...

Williams 'overwhelmed' by support

14 May - 10:34 - Planet-F1

Williams have thanked their rival teams for coming to their aid when a blaze broke out in their garage in the wake of the Spanish GP...

Maldonado: More wins possible

14 May - 10:11 - Sky Sports F1

Spanish GP victor Pastor Maldonado sees no reason why Williams cannot go on to enjoy more victories this season on the back of their Barcelona success.

Maldonado impresses with maturity

14 May - 10:05 - BBC Formula One

BBC F1 technical analyst Gary Anderson on impressive drives by Pastor Maldonado and Fernando Alonso, and the implications of the Williams pit fire

Hamilton: Going strong despite setbacks

14 May - 09:41 - Planet-F1

In a season littered with errors, Lewis Hamilton says he "can't really complain" about the small mistakes as he's still third in the standings...

Red Bull have 'lots to understand'

14 May - 09:24 - Sky Sports F1

Christian Horner has said that his Red Bull team have "plenty to understand" after mysterious wing problems and general pace issues in the Spanish GP.

Horner: There is plenty to understand

14 May - 09:06 - Planet-F1

Christian Horner says Red Bull are happy to be leading the title race after a "difficult afternoon" at the Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday...

Our luck will change - Hamilton

14 May - 08:45 - BBC Formula One

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton says eighth place at the Spanish GP was "damage limitation" and is confident his luck will change.

Massa: I did nothing wrong

14 May - 08:02 - Planet-F1

Felipe Massa is disputing the Spanish GP penalty that cost him a shot at a top ten finish on Sunday afternoon...

Seven hospitalised after Williams blaze

14 May - 07:27 - Planet-F1

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire that wrecked Williams' post-Spanish GP celebrations and put seven people in the hospital....

Williams crew injured in pit fire

14 May - 07:08 - BBC Formula One

Four Williams mechanics are injured in a fire in the team garage following their first Formula 1 victory in eight years.

Seven F1 personnel in hospital

14 May - 05:59 - Sky Sports F1

Seven F1 staff members remained in hospital overnight following the fire which broke out in the Williams garage in the wake of their victory in the Spanish GP.

Maldonado targets title after win

14 May - 05:28 - BBC Formula One

Williams driver Pastor Maldonado believes he can mount a title challenge after his maiden victory in Spain.

News - 13 May 2012

VIDEO: Schumacher and Senna's crash

13 May - 18:56 - BBC Formula One

Mercedes' Michael Schumacher and Williams driver Bruno Senna collide in the Spanish Grand Prix, forcing both drivers to retire and blame the other for causing the incident.

Spain GP quotes & stats round-up

13 May - 18:48 - BBC Formula One

Lewis Hamilton 'proud' of his comeback drive, Jenson Button is mystified by lack of pace and both Red Bull drivers lament forced mid-race nose changes.

Schumacher gets Monaco grid penalty

13 May - 18:44 - Sky Sports F1

Michael Schumacher has been given a five-place grid penalty for the next race in Monaco following his collision with Bruno Senna in the Spanish GP.

Shock after Williams fire

13 May - 18:05 - Sky Sports F1

A sense of shock descended on the paddock on Sunday night in the wake of the fire in the Williams garage that followed their victory in the Spanish GP.

More bad news for Schumi

13 May - 16:57 - Planet-F1

Michael Schumacher's weekend in Spain went from bad to worse as he was slapped with a grid penalty following his incident with Bruno Senna...

Sunday's FIA press conference

13 May - 16:47 - Planet-F1

First-time race winner Pastor Maldonado was joined in the press conference by Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen...

Schumacher punished for collision

13 May - 16:43 - BBC Formula One

Michael Schumacher gets a five-place grid penalty for the Monaco GP after a collision with Bruno Senna in Spain.

Damage limited by Hamilton

13 May - 16:25 - Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton has described his eighth-place finish at the Spanish GP as the best result possible in the wake of his demotion to the back of the grid.

VIDEO: Garage fire sours Williams win

13 May - 16:23 - BBC Formula One

A fire in the Williams garage following the conclusion of the Spanish Grand Prix sours the team's first Formula 1 victory in eight years.

Fire breaks out at Williams

13 May - 16:14 - Sky Sports F1

At least four F1 personnel have been taken for medical checks after a major fire broke out in the Williams garage at Barcelona following Sunday's Spanish GP.

Williams admits win a big relief

13 May - 15:58 - Sky Sports F1

Sir Frank Williams has spoken of his relief after seeing his team end their eight-year victory drought, admitting they "really needed that win".

VIDEO: Maldonado 'so happy' after win

13 May - 15:48 - BBC Formula One

Pastor Maldonado expects there will be a "big party" in his native Venezuela after taking his maiden Formula 1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix.

VIDEO: Second feels like a win - Alonso

13 May - 15:47 - BBC Formula One

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says second place at the Spanish Grand Prix "feels like a win" after the result moves him joint top of the World Championship standings.

Red Bull undone by unknown assailant

13 May - 15:47 - Planet-F1

Red Bull's efforts in Barcelona were sorely hampered as both drivers needed new front wings after theirs were mysteriously damaged...

Driver reaction - Spanish GP

13 May - 15:39 - Sky Sports F1

The drivers have their say after a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Kimi: Lotus need to take opportunities

13 May - 15:31 - Sky Sports F1

Kimi Raikkonen has admitted he was disappointed to only finish third in Spain given the rate with which he caught the leaders in the closing stages.

Serious fire in Williams garage

13 May - 15:29 - Planet-F1

Williams' post Spanish celebrations came to a halt on Sunday as an "explosion" resulted in a serious fire in their garage...

Maldonado: It's an unbelievable day

13 May - 14:54 - Planet-F1

Sir Frank Williams may be just "quietly delighted" with his team's win in Barcelona, but Pastor Maldonado has hailed it as an "unbelievable day"...

Hamilton: Reason to be proud

13 May - 14:50 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton says he is "proud" of himself and McLaren after a faultless afternoon saw him storm from 24th to eighth in Spain...

VIDEO: Hamilton 'proud' of performance

13 May - 14:39 - BBC Formula One

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton insists his performance at the Spanish Grand Prix proves he is not too aggressive with his tyres, after he only makes two pit stops to finish eighth.

Maldonado takes landmark victory

13 May - 14:38 - BBC Formula One

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado takes his debut win in Spain and ends Williams's eight-year wait for a victory.

VIDEO: Williams 'delighted' with win

13 May - 14:36 - BBC Formula One

Sir Frank Williams talks to BBC Sport's Eddie Jordan following Pastor Maldonado's dramatic victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Kimi 'disappointed'

13 May - 14:30 - Planet-F1

Kimi Raikkonen has bemoaned Lotus' strategy at the Spanish Grand Prix as he believes it cost the team the chance of fighting for victory...

Kimi left 'disappointed'

13 May - 14:30 - Planet-F1

Kimi Raikkonen has bemoaned Lotus' strategy at the Spanish Grand Prix as he believes it cost the team the chance of fighting for victory...

Unemotional Frank: We needed that

13 May - 14:22 - Planet-F1

A remarkably calm Sir Frank Williams says he is "quietly delighted" with Pastor Maldonado's much-needed victory in Spain...

VIDEO: Spanish GP - Top three drivers

13 May - 14:20 - BBC Formula One

Williams driver Pastor Maldonado's says it's been a "wonderful day" after he converts his maiden pole into his first ever victory in the Spanish Grand Prix. (UK only).

Maldonado reigns in Spain

13 May - 14:19 - Sky Sports F1

Pastor Maldonado has claimed victory in Spain, rebuffing home favourite Fernando Alonso to secure Williams' first victory since 2004.

VIDEO: Highlights - Spanish Grand Prix

13 May - 14:12 - BBC Formula One

Williams driver Pastor Maldonado wins his first Grand Prix, holding off home favourite Fernando Alonso in his Ferrari in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Sun: STR, Caterham, Marussia, HRT

13 May - 14:11 - Planet-F1

It was a disappointing day for Toro Rosso as Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne finished outside the points...

Schumacher blasts Senna

13 May - 14:07 - Sky Sports F1

Michael Schumacher has launched a scathing attack on Bruno Senna after an accident put both drivers out of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Schumi blames 'dangerous' Senna

13 May - 14:07 - Planet-F1

As expected, no one accepted responsibility for the Michael Schumacher/ Bruno Senna crash that put both drivers out of the Spanish GP...

Sun: Red Bull, Merc, McLaren, FIndia

13 May - 14:05 - Planet-F1

It was a frustrating Spanish Grand Prix for Red Bull and McLaren as finished well behind the pacesetters...

Sun: Williams, Ferrari, Lotus, Sauber

13 May - 14:01 - Planet-F1

It was fairytale stuff in Barcelona as Williams driver Pastor Maldonado claimed his first win...

Maldonado takes landmark victory

13 May - 13:51 - BBC Formula One

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado takes debut win and Williams's first in eight years after beating Ferrari's Fernando Alonso.

Spanish GP: Maldonado Storms To Maiden Win

13 May - 13:28 - Planet-F1

Pastor Maldonado pulled off the shock of the season when he claimed an assured victory at the Spanish GP on Sunday...

Whitmarsh: Lewis supportive of team

13 May - 11:18 - Sky Sports F1

McLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh says Lewis Hamilton remains right behind the team despite their fuel miscalculation costing him pole position.

Whitmarsh applauds 'brave' Hamilton

13 May - 11:06 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh insists Lewis Hamilton is "very supportive" of McLaren despite the team costing his pole position in Spain...

The revised Spanish GP grid

13 May - 10:43 - Planet-F1

With Lewis Hamilton excluded from qualifying, Pastor Maldonado will now start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix from pole position...

McLaren under media fire

13 May - 07:51 - Sky Sports F1

The British media have reacted with scorn and incredulity to the mistake by McLaren that saw Lewis Hamilton stripped of pole position for the Spanish GP.

Hamilton to 'give it everything'

13 May - 07:12 - Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton has made a pledge to "race my heart out" after his pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix was stripped on Saturday.

News - 12 May 2012

VIDEO: Inside F1 - Maldonado on pole

12 May - 19:06 - BBC Formula One

Williams driver Pastor Maldonado finds out live on Inside F1 that he has been promoted to pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Hamilton loses pole position

12 May - 18:44 - Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton has been stripped of his pole position for the Spanish GP and demoted to the back of the grid because of an under-weight car during qualifying.

Maldonado targets win from pole

12 May - 18:30 - BBC Formula One

Williams driver Pastor Maldonado aims to turn pole position into a maiden win in Spain.

Hamilton stripped of pole, sent to back

12 May - 18:12 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton has been stripped of his Spanish GP pole after being excluded from qualifying for not returning to parc ferme...

Hamilton stripped of Spanish pole

12 May - 17:50 - BBC Formula One

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is stripped of pole position in Spain and will start from the back of the grid.

Hamilton's pole lap under investigation

12 May - 17:10 - Sky Sports F1

A stewards' investigation has been launched to deem whether Lewis Hamilton's pole-securing lap in qualifying for the Spanish GP was legal.

Hamilton's pole position in doubt

12 May - 17:05 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton's pole position is hanging in the balance after the McLaren driver stopped on track having taken pole...

Hamilton braced for tough race

12 May - 16:38 - Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton has hailed his display in qualifying for the Spanish GP as "one of the best I've ever had" - but is braced for "an incredibly tough race".

Saturday's FIA press conference

12 May - 16:29 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Pastor Maldonado attended the post-qualifying press conference in Spain...

VIDEO: Alonso surprised to qualify third

12 May - 16:27 - BBC Formula One

Fernando Alonso feels a combination of factors made it easier for him to finish third in qualifying for Sunday's Spanish GP, including Mark Webber and Jenson Button failing to make it into Q3 and Sebastian Vettel's lack of new tyres.

VIDEO: Maldonado hails great step forward

12 May - 16:14 - BBC Formula One

Pastor Maldonado is delighted after qualifying second for the Spanish Grand Prix, his best effort so far in his Formula 1 career.

Karthikeyan gets the go-ahead to race

12 May - 15:43 - Planet-F1

Narain Karthikeyan will contest the Spanish GP despite qualifying outside the 107 percent rule on Saturday...

Maldonado: Great feeling to be here

12 May - 15:32 - Planet-F1

Pastor Maldonado says he went into qualifying at the Circuit de Catalunya expecting a top ten grid slot - he left with a front row position...

Vettel explains Q3 abandonment

12 May - 15:21 - Sky Sports F1

Sebastian Vettel has confirmed that he abandoned his final lap in qualifying for the Spanish GP order to choose his tyre strategy.

Vettel: Simply not quick enough

12 May - 15:19 - Planet-F1

Sebastian Vettel has revealed his lack of running in Q3 was not because of a problem with his car but was rather a decision to save tyres...

Alonso: Ferrari not there yet

12 May - 15:16 - Sky Sports F1

Fernando Alonso was delighted with his "perfect" lap to take third on the grid, but warns that the result may slightly flatter the updated F2012.

VIDEO: Button bemoans qualifying struggle

12 May - 15:14 - BBC Formula One

McLaren's Jenson Button is unsure why he struggled to find the right balance to his car during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, which leave him 11th on the grid ahead of Sunday's race.

Alonso: Step forward but not that big

12 May - 15:01 - Planet-F1

Fernando Alonso is hoping to capitalise on his second row start position in Spain but says his lap time perhaps flattered Ferrari's updates...

VIDEO: Resurgent Lotus chasing wins

12 May - 14:53 - BBC Formula One

Lotus team principal Eric Boullier and driver Romain Grosjean discuss the resurgence of the team following their double podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Grosjean became the first Frenchman on the Formula 1 podium since 1998.

McLaren play down technical glitch

12 May - 14:45 - Sky Sports F1

Martin Whitmarsh says there are no signs to suggest that the technical problem that ground Lewis Hamilton's car to a halt were engine or gearbox related.

Driver reaction - Spain qualy

12 May - 14:44 - Sky Sports F1

The drivers have their say after qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix at a cloudy Circuit de Catalunya

VIDEO: Spanish GP: Qualifying highlights

12 May - 14:36 - BBC Formula One

Lewis Hamilton sets the fastest time in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix before being excluded by the stewards for having insufficient fuel in the car for him to get back to the pits and provide a sample, as required by the rules.

Hamilton hails 'best ever' qualifying

12 May - 14:35 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton believes his Barcelona pole ranks as "one of the best" butr is under no illusion that the race will be anything but "incredibly tough"...

VIDEO: Watch Hamilton's superb pole lap

12 May - 14:27 - BBC Formula One

Watch McLaren's Lewis Hamilton claim his third pole position of the season with a stunning lap at the Circuit de Catalunya.

VIDEO: Red Bull trio on difficult session

12 May - 14:24 - BBC Formula One

Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Christian Horner admit to a tricky qualifying session for the Spanish Grand Prix which leaves Webber 12th and Vettel eighth on the grid ahead of Sunday's race.

VIDEO: Hamilton on 'best ever' pole

12 May - 14:13 - BBC Formula One

Lewis Hamilton declares himself pleased after a "fantastic" qualifying session for the Spanish Grand Prix sees him claim pole position at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Whitmarsh downplays Hamilton concerns

12 May - 13:58 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh has downplayed the glitch that hit Lewis Hamilton in the immediate aftermath of qualifying, saying "hopefully" it's not serious...

Whitmarsh downplays concerns

12 May - 13:58 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh has downplayed the glitch that hit Lewis Hamilton in the immediate aftermath of qualifying, saying "hopefully" it's not serious...

Schumi explains Q3 absence

12 May - 13:51 - Planet-F1

Michael Schumacher says his decision not to run in Q3 was based on the need to save tyres for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix...

Button befuddled by lack of pace

12 May - 13:40 - Planet-F1

Jenson Button was disappointed and confused after a lack of pace saw him miss out on a position in the final qualifying segment in Spain...

Spain Qualy: Hamilton on pole

12 May - 13:30 - Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position after an extraordinary qualifying hour at Barcelona that also saw Ferrari and Williams celebrate returns to the elite.

Senna: Wrong place, wrong time

12 May - 13:27 - Planet-F1

While the other half of the garage celebrated, Bruno Senna slumped to his worst qualifying performance of the season in Spain crashing out in Q1...

Sat: STR, Caterham, Marussia, HRT

12 May - 13:21 - Planet-F1

Both Toro Rosso drivers made it into Q2 in Spain while Caterham, Marussia and HRT did not...

Sat: Sauber, Merc, Red Bull, FIndia

12 May - 13:20 - Planet-F1

There were top ten grid slots in Spain for Sergio Perez, Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel, Michael Schumacher and Kamui Kobayashi...

Sat: McLaren, Williams, Ferrari, Lotus

12 May - 13:17 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton will start the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position, having comfortably beaten Pastor Maldonado and Fernando Alonso...

Qualy: Hamilton takes first Spanish pole

12 May - 13:09 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Spanish GP from pole position ahead of Pastor Maldonado having claimed McLaren's 150th pole position...

Hamilton relishing closely-fought campaign

12 May - 11:16 - Planet-F1

Although he has yet to claim his first win of the season, Lewis Hamilton believes the intense competition at the front is a "pleasant situation"...

Hamilton relishing close fight

12 May - 11:16 - Planet-F1

Although he has yet to claim his first win of the season, Lewis Hamilton believes the intense competition at the front is a "pleasant situation"...

Vettel tops final practice

12 May - 11:10 - Sky Sports F1

World Champion Sebastian Vettel was fastest in final practice ahead of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday.

Williams buoyed by team's progress

12 May - 10:37 - Planet-F1

Frank Williams reckons his F1 team is heading in the right direction having suffered their worst season to date last year...

Prac Three: Vettel edges Maldonado

12 May - 10:06 - Planet-F1

Sebastian Vettel put in a late charge on the soft Pirelli tyres to hold the advantage heading into qualifying, however, it's Sauber who are looking good.

Hembery: Teams will master the tyres

12 May - 08:36 - Planet-F1

Paul Hembery says Pirelli will continue to be aggressive, however, if teams really want a different approach they are open to discussions...