Tag Archives: Monza

Laverty takes first WSBK victory

Eugene Laverty took the first WSBK victory of his career after a dominant performance in the opening race of the day at Monza. The Irishman capitalised on a mistake by Max Biaggi with eight laps to go to open a … Continue reading

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Five things I think following a tense Italian Grand Prix weekend

1. The WMSC had no choice but to let Ferrari go unpunished On Wednesday in Paris Ferrari was brought before the World Motorsport Council to explain its actions at the German Grand Prix when Felipe Massa allowed Fernando Alonso to … Continue reading

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Alonso title charge revitalised with Italian victory

It was a perfect day for the home crowd at Monza with Fernando Alonso revitalising his title chances by winning the Italian Grand Prix ahead of Jenson Button and Felipe Massa. At the start of the race Button made the … Continue reading

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Prancing Horse breaks into a gallop as Alonso heads the grid

Fernando Alonso will start tomorrow’s Italian Grand Prix from pole position after a closely fought qualifying session. The Spaniard will start the race knowing that a victory is paramount to his title chances but with championship leader Lewis Hamilton starting … Continue reading

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Hamilton fastest in FP3 as a competitive qualifying session looms

Lewis Hamilton geared up qualifying in perfect fashion by setting the fastest time in final practice at Monza. The Englishman was in terrific form once more but the battle for pole position promises to be exceptionally close with just two … Continue reading

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