World Scout Jamboree disaster blamed on South Korean government    Hajj Ministry warns against fake companies    Saudi Arabia starting direct flights between Dammam and Najaf    Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to revive deadlocked ceasefire and hostage talks    Minister of Defense celebrates graduation of King Abdulaziz military college cadets    TGA introduces uniform for bus drivers    Ministry uncovers misuse of mosque utilities during inspection    Health Ministry reports 15 food poisoning cases linked to one establishment in Riyadh    Saudi Arabia supports UNRWA's efforts for Palestinian refugees, urges donor commitment    Supreme Court appears ready to reject Trump's immunity claims    Indian voters battle extreme temperatures as intense heat wave hits region    'Zarqa Al Yamama': Riyadh premieres first Saudi opera    Riyadh Season announces first overseas event with boxing gala in Los Angeles    Al-Ahsa Airport to double capacity to accommodate 100 million passengers a year    Al Hilal's comeback effort falls short in AFC Champions League semi-finals    Belgian man whose body produces alcohol in rare condition acquitted of drunk driving    Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger    Spice Girls reunite at Posh's 50th birthday    Swedish rider Eckermann wins 2024 Show Jumping World Cup in Riyadh    Aspiring fencer Josh Brayden aims for Olympic glory    JK Rowling in 'arrest me' challenge over hate crime law    Trump's Bible endorsement raises concern in Christian religious circles    Hollywood icon Will Smith shares his profound admiration for Holy Qur'an    We have celebrated Founding Day for three years - but it has been with us for 300    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Hamilton sets pace at Monza
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 05 - 09 - 2015

MONZA, Italy — Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace in practice for the Italian Grand Prix Friday with dominant Mercedes turning on the power and leaving their rivals trailing.
The Briton, who will be chasing his 11th pole position in 12 races on Saturday, told reporters on arriving at Monza with his hair dyed blond that he was going through an ‘experimental' phase.
There was nothing radically different in his track performance, however, only clear evidence that the upgraded Mercedes power unit was faster than ever.
The championship leader, 28 points clear of closest rival and teammate Nico Rosberg with eight races remaining, lapped nearly half a second faster than the German in sunny morning conditions.
The Briton, winner of six races so far this season, was only 0.021 quicker than Rosberg in the afternoon, when he produced his fastest lap of one minute 24.279 seconds on the quickest track on the calendar.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, preparing for his first Italian race in the home team's red overalls, was third quickest in both sessions — a massive 1.588 slower than Hamilton in the morning and 0.759 adrift after lunch.
That will have come as a disappointment for the fervent local fans, displaying the usual array of Ferrari banners in the stands including several supporting stricken favorite Michael Schumacher and the late Jules Bianchi.
Mercedes-powered Force India was fourth in both sessions, with Nico Hulkenberg in the morning and Sergio Perez in the afternoon.
The opening session was halted briefly when Spaniard Carlos Sainz lost control of his Toro Rosso at Parabolica and skidded into the gravel, bringing out the red flags at the half hour mark.
Honda-powered McLaren, stacking up more grid penalties for engine changes to both Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button's cars, endured difficult sessions with the Briton 18th and 19th respectively.
There were no problems with the Pirelli tires after alarming high-speed blowouts in Belgium two weeks ago. Not for the first time, Bernie Ecclestone exerted his authority over Formula One and the sport's leading drivers with a few forthright words when he intervened to defuse a simmering row over the quality of Pirelli's tires.
He also gave a clear signal of possible intent and assured the Italian company not only has security and backing during a difficult period, but, another long-term deal with the sport in prospect.
After hearing of continuing complaints from four-time champion German Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, whose expletive-riddled anger had been aired widely after last month's Belgian Grand Prix, the sport's commercial boss issued a rare official public statement.
This said: “Pirelli has been a first class partner of Formula 1 during the five seasons in which it has been the official supplier of tires to the FIA Formula 1 world championship.
“We continue to have full confidence in the safety, quality and suitability of its tires. Within the constraints of safety considerations, which are always paramount, Formula 1 encourages Pirelli to provide tire compounds with performance because tire degradation contributes to the challenge and entertainment of a Formula 1 race.
“When doing so, Pirelli provides strong guidance to competitors about any performance limitations of the tires supplied.
“Competitors should heed Pirelli's expert advice when setting their race strategy and tactics, and if they do not, it is at their own risk.
“We are entirely satisfied Pirelli was not at fault for any tire-related incidents during the Belgian Grand Prix.” — Agencies


Clic here to read the story from its source.