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[Richard.John]

The spanish media are pretty much saying the opposite of the UK media, describing Lewis' actions in Hungary as a 'revolt act', and a "major indiscipline".

More amusingly they also say in a mocking fashion that 'British has been waiting for a F1 idol for so long", obviously forgetting that before Alonso, they didn't even have a race winner.

And, Button's Time Is Up http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/61440

According to our Nige

To be fair though, Britain is the home of F1 so its embarrassing that there hasn't been a WDC since Hill. Spain, on the other hand, is just starting to catch the F1 bug courtesy of FA. It's amazing what a champ can do for your F1 prospects. Maybe if LH wins the title, the UK will get two GPs? It's over to you Bernie!

[VR46]

All change for next year at Toro Rosso, Liuzzi outed for next year, replaced by Bourdais

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6940058.stm

[On The Edge of Insanity]

Good to see Bourdais finally given a chance in F1, think he will suprise a few with how quick he will be. Vettel's not too shabby either though, so should be a good battle between them.

Things weren't looking good for Liuzzi the moment Vettel stepped into the car without any testing and was pretty much the same pace as him. Looks like his F3000 form is never going to carry across to F1, although I did hear he was trying to get some sort of seat (be it driving or testing) for Williams next year.

[smallvillex]

I wonder if he'll get a seat with Williams...he'd be lucky imo

[On The Edge of Insanity]

Probably depends how Wurz does for the rest of the season. Rosberg has outpaced him signficantly an almost every race so far.

[VR46]

Capirossi has signed for Suzuki for next year, pleased he's gonna be in MotoGP for at least another year.

Can't believe I'm saying it already, but ... it's going to be a great Moto GP year next year

[Dazzyman]

Anyone know whats happening with Ferrari's court case against Mclaren (as they where having it brought to court as Mclarent where found in breach and done but didnt get a penalty)? Also I take it they lost their appeal for Hamilton/Alonso spat for team points?

[Richard.John]

So did FA and PDLR tip off the FIA? Bejesus, this season is getting weirder and weirder. Macca are going to get kicked for sure and that's Nando's way out. Potentially genius by him as LH won't get the WDC either. Of course he has a lot to lose if sanctioned so maybe the threat to his superlicence was too much.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/62085

[VR46]

It is indeed all getting strange, still should be a cracking race on Sunday, going to be very close at the front.

Bit more light-hearted, teh Ferrari stretch limo

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=480300&in_page_id=1770

(not that I read the Daily Mail - just didn't dare go on TheSun.co.uk from work)

[Rossco]

HOLY HELL!!

Missed the start, just got in now as Hamilton pitted and Raikkonen took 2nd spot away from him. Then out of NOWHERE Hamilton pulls off an amazing overtaking manouvere to get back into 2nd.

Absolutely fantastic.

[Richard.John]

That was amazing from LH. The Nando of old is back. I just hope Mclaren are still in F1 for next weeks race.

[Senna]

Great race from Alonso, he couldnt have done any better really. Hamilton's move was gutsy and extremely brave, Raikkonen definitely was not expecting him to come from that far back.

Although I have to say, I dont like Hamilton's increasing tendency to chop pepole at the start of races. He doesnt need to do that, he is too classy for going down the Schumacher route.

As has been said as well, lets hope that, whatever happens on Thursday at the FIA hearing, it is all settled once and for all and the remaining four races can continue without the background controversy and the championship battle between the two McLaren drivers is sorted on the track.

P.S. Spa back next week, with all its changes at the first and last corners. Quality stuff.

[Richard.John]

Autosport is reporting that Mclaren have been excluded form both the 2007 and 2008 championships. Holy ****ing ****. A sad for F1 and good bye RD.

[VR46]

Thought an announcement was overdue, wasn't looking good for McLaren from what I read at lunchtime.

[Richard.John]

Autosport have pulled the headline. Of course the English speaking F1 world is hammering their servers right now. Gulp....