british gp

The final practice session for Sunday's British Grand Prix starts at 1000 BST, with qualifying to follow at 1300.

Fernando Alonso currently tops the timesheets during the first free practice session ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton rules out challenging for victory on home soil at next month's British Grand Prix.

Red Bull's Mark Webber cruises to a dominant victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton - who extends his championship lead - in second place.

Third and final practice is under way at Silverstone, with McLaren abandoning their 'blown diffuser' upgrade.

Practice is under way at Silverstone ahead of what could be a defining weekend at the British Grand Prix.

The British Grand Prix has been saved following a new deal agreed between Silverstone chiefs and Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has revealed December 9 is the deadline for a deal to be done if the British Grand Prix is to take place next summer.

Bernie Ecclestone insists Formula One does not need the British Grand Prix as negotiations continue over the hosting of the race from 2010.

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.

The McLaren driver lapped all but two cars in the field Sunday and finished more than a minute ahead of Nick Heidfeld's BMW Sauber in a race at Silverstone that was full of spinouts and near misses.

Honda's Rubens Barrichello was third for his first podium in four years and Honda's first of the season.