The racing weekend that was

Formula One, under the lights, in Singapore:

Awesome Singapore skyline

One of the most anticipated events on the F1 race calendar is the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It is a track in which most of the corners kinda look alike, and as such, is considered difficult to learn for rookies. However, the glittering city skyline makes it all worth it.

In a race which Lewis Hamilton looked to have securely in the bag and Pastor Maldonado a podium finish for sure, well, it all changed for the worse. Around lap 22, as Hamilton's lead was 1.5 seconds ahead of Vettel and Button, the Brit lost all gears coming out of turn one. The onboard camera captured his right finger feverishly clicking away at the paddle-shifter trying to find a gear, but to no avail. The radio communication affirmed that the McLaren had gearbox issues on Saturday and the crew had done their best to remedy the situation.

Alonso maintains title lead

As Vettel inherited the lead, the Venezolean Maldonado started to put the heat on second place Jenson Button. However, in fourth was the Spaniard Alonso who after getting new tires started putting pressure of Maldonado, who at this point wasn't lapping as fast as the Ferrari No 1 driver. Around lap 34, a hydraulic failure was detected with the Williams car and Maldonado was ordered to bring the car into the pits and consequently had to retire. The fans love it, and the concerts are great too!

Schumacher crashes into Vergne

Micheal Schumacher plowed into the back of Vergne who was determined to get passed the struggles Sergio Perez. The two's fight had slowed their approach into a right hander, however, Schumi was oblivious to this and could not slow the Mercedes enough to avoid the collision. He would later be penalized by the race stewards. Vergne was also sidelined by the collision.

Overview of the track

In the end, Sebastion Vettel secured the win, followed by Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso.
Vettel dedicated his win to the memory of Prof Sid Watkins.

The championship top five: 1. Alonso 194 points, 2. Vettel 165, 3. Raikkonen 149, 4. Hamilton 142,
5. Webber 132.
For some great pictures of this race, please click here.

The next race will be the Japanese GP on October 7. For more info, please click here.


NASCAR, at New Hampshire:

Hamlin celebrating his win

Denny Hamlin's luck turned this time around as he vowed to win the race. In the last race, at Chicagoland, he had run out of fuel whilst in the lead.

Hamlin had started 32nd due to a mistake with tire pressures during Firday's time trials. However, by the 100th lap he took the race lead.

The top five race results: 1. Denny Hamlin, 2. Jimmie Johnson, 3. Jeff Gordon, 4. Clint Bowyer, 5. Kasey Khane.

The next race will be run at Dover on September 30. For more info, please click here.


NHRA will follow tomorrow.

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Source: Crash.net, Formula One, NASCAR.
Photo credit: Luxury Insider, eMercedes.com, Jerome Cijntje