In the round-up: Pastor Maldonado has another prang ' during a demonstration run in Venezuela.
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Spin halts Maldonado's home run (Racer)
'A planned 'hero's homecoming' Formula 1 street demo for Williams driver Pastor Maldonado in the Venezuelan capital Caracas was cut short on Sunday when he spun and damaged the car on only his second lap.'
- Video: Pastor Maldonado crashes during Venezuela demo
Ferrari admits weather has helped (Autosport)
'Do I think we're the quickest in a dry qualifying? I don't think we are now, but in the last two wet sessions [Silverstone and Hockenheim, where Alonso took both poles] it has been more impressive.'
F1 track has wildlife exemption, but does it have much wildlife? (Austin-American Statesman)
'The tax break is for Circuit of the Americas providing habitat for doves, songbirds, rabbits and squirrels. That's a lot of money to help the squirrels gather their nuts. I have squirrels in my yard ' and a free-range Yorkshire terrier. How come I don't get a tax break?'
Sir Frank (Peter Windsor)
'When I joined Frank full-time in 1985 as manager of sponsorship and public affairs, Frank's first instruction was disarmingly poignant: 'One rule here, Peter. We never, ever approach the sponsors or investors of any of our rivals. We'll only go after new companies or sponsors who have been in the sport and pulled out for whatever reason.''
Marussia F1 Team races into Gravesend with Learndirect (This is Local London)
'Shoppers were in pole position to take their skills up a gear when Learndirect and the Marussia F1 Team raced into Gravesend.'
Formula One cars to star in Brands Lotus Festival (Kent News)
'For this year's festival, which takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th, Lotus will be bringing along its product range, some of which will be running on the circuit, while Classic Team Lotus will have a selection of classic F1 cars from the past, along with privately- owned cars and action on the Brands Hatch rally stage from Sunbeams and more.'
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Comment of the day
ShaneB457 (@Shaneb12345678910) wants to see two drivers in better cars:
Timo Glock and Heikki Kovalainen fully deserve to be in better cars for next season. Its a shame really to see where they are now, when they should be in a midfield team at least. They have proved that they have talent when they have been given a half-decent car. Glock did well with Toyota and to secure two podiums in 2009 was a great achievement. He is quite level-headed and consistent which makes him a good option for teams looking for another driver next year.
Kovalainen is a race winner and has so much potential. Like Glock he is reliable and has proved he can handle the pressure of being with a solid-points scoring team. Even though he played second fiddle to Hamilton in 2008, he scored points for the team and helped them in the constructors'.
They have both been with backmarker teams for two-and-a-half years now and have not got a single point between them in that space of time. They must be desperate for a better drive next season.
ShaneB457 (@Shaneb12345678910)
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On this day in F1
Emerson Fittipaldi had the 1972 world championship in his sights after victory in the Austraian Grand Prix 40 years ago today.
Jackie Stewart led at first before dropping back with handling problems. The McLaren duo of Denny Hulme and Peter Revson joined Fittipaldi on the podium.
Here's the start of the race:
Image © Williams/LAT
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