Lewis Hamilton (1st): "I'm on another planet after this - I simply can't find the words to describe what it feels like to win my first Formula 1 race. The team has done a fantastic job and I'm so happy to be part of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes family. I made an OK start off the line - nothing spectacular but managed to get a good exit out of the first corner and whilst mayhem was happening around me I was able to keep my cool and focus. Obviously I'm pleased that my good friend Robert is OK after his accident. It seemed like every time I opened up a bit of a gap the Safety Car came out and I had to start all over again. It was only a few laps from the end I realised that victory was within my grasp and I started noticing things like the fans cheering and when I crossed the finishing line it was amazing.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
17:06:55
Neal again as Team Halfords lead the way.
Matt Neal was again the quickest driver on track as the second free practice session drew to a close ahead of the latest rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Oulton Park.
The Team Halfords driver improved his quickest lap to a 1min 28.762secs, which saw him jump ahead of team-mate Gordon Shedden at the circuit where the Scot snared his maiden BTCC win last season driving the teams dominant Honda Integra.
The pair, now at the wheel of the all new Honda Civic, were the only drivers to dip below the 1min 29secs mark during the 40 minute session, with the SEAT pairing of Darren Turner and Jason Plato next up in third and fourth.
Colin Turkington was fifth quickest for Team RAC ahead of Mat Jackson, although the session came to an early end for Jackson when he spun coming out of Deer Leap and backed his BMW 320si into the barriers on the inside of the circuit.