Kovalainen takes Hungarian GP for first F1 win

                   
cnn.com     Aug 3, 2008            

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen won his first Formula One race Sunday after an engine problem forced Felipe Massa out of the Hungarian Grand Prix with three laps to go. Massa overtook Kovalainen and pole sitter Lewis Hamilton at the start and was heading for his fourth win of the season after Hamilton dropped out of contention with a tire puncture. But the Brazilian's Ferrari engine overheated toward the end and Kovalainen took an 11-second victory over Timo Glock of Toyota. "Of course I feel a little bit sorry for Felipe. I know how he feels with what happened to him today; I've had similar moments to him this year," said Kovalainen, who became the 100th driver to win a Formula One race. Kovalainen -- greeted by chants of "Heikki" from the large Finnish contingent in the stands -- had narrowed... [read full story]                    

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Massa adamant he can push McLarens

autosport.com     Aug 2, 2008          

Felipe Massa is adamant he will be able to push his McLaren rivals for victory in tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix. McLaren's Lewis Hamilton secured pole position ahead of teammate Heikki Kovalainen, with Massa the fastest of...                    

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Massa in disbelief at Hamilton stunner

forumula1.net     Aug 2, 2008          

Felipe Massa didn’t have an answer for Lewis Hamilton’s searing pace in qualifying today, and when he found out that the British ace hadn’t even been in top gear, the Brazilian refused to believe what he was hearing. Hamilton,...                    

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F1: 'Record' lap gives Massa faint Hungarian hope.

crash.net     Aug 3, 2008          

Formula 1 » 'Record' lap gives Massa faint Hungarian hope. Sunday, 3rd August 2008 Felipe Massa is hoping that his pace-setting lap in the second phase of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix is an indicator of his ability...                    

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Kovalainen grabs maiden victory in Hungary

iht.com     Aug 3, 2008          

McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Heikki Kovalainen of Finland crosses the finish line to win the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix on Sunday. (Laszlo Balogh) Kovalainen grabs maiden victory in Hungary : McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen...                    

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Massa draws positives from heartbreak

autosport.com     Aug 3, 2008          

Felipe Massa tried to take the positives from the Hungarian Grand Prix after the heartbreak of losing the race with just three laps remaining. The Ferrari looked set for another victory to move into the championship lead when...                    

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Kovalainen wins his first Grand Prix

iht.com     Aug 3, 2008          

9 climbers feared dead in avalanche on K-2 "Certainly it won't do any harm to anyone on our team, or to myself either," said Kovalainen, 26, who is in his second year in Formula One. The McLaren driver had the added advantage...                    

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F1: Hamilton: I could have had a go at Massa...

crash.net     Aug 3, 2008          

F1 World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton insists he could have battled for victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix but for his mid-race puncture - as his McLaren-Mercedes team admit the outcome could well have been a lot worse...                    

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