McLAREN need “to iron out imperfections” if they are to be crowned Formula One world champions this season, the team’s chief executive officer said yesterday.

LEWIS HAMILTON claims racing in his home grand prix makes him more determined than ever to succeed and is looking forward to the support of the British fans next weekend.

New Formula One world championship leader Felipe Massa took the honours on the first day of this week’s three-day test at Silverstone.

Jackie Stewart has brought into focus the latest conspiracy theory to surround McLaren.

FELIPE MASSA yesterday realised one dream, but it will mean nothing unless he becomes world champion at the end of the season.

Felipe Massa won his third race of the season, and with it took over the lead of the Formula One world championship for the first time in his six-season career.

Kimi Raikkonen led a Ferrari one-two around the first lap of French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours.

McLaren boss Ron Dennis believes Heikki Kovalainen was left with “nowhere to go” during the qualifying incident at the French Grand Prix which left the Finn a lowly 10th on the grid.

Nelson Piquet followed Fernando Alonso’s lead by giving Renault fans further cause to cheer ahead of their home grand prix in France.

KIMI RAIKKONEN says he cannot afford to lose any more ground in this year’s four-way scrap for the Formula One world title.

Kimi Raikkonen fears he cannot afford to lose any more ground in this year’s four-way scrap for the Formula One world title.

Robert Kubica’s fears Ferrari and McLaren would prove too quick at Magny-Cours certainly came to fruition after the opening practice session for Sunday’s French Grand Prix.

Felipe Massa is looking to maintain Ferrari’s dominance at Magny-Cours and hopefully strengthen his own hand in the four-way title race.

Alain Prost believes a grand prix in Paris is the way forward for France to retain its place on the Formula One calendar.

Toyota team principal Tadashi Yamashina is confident his team are heading in the right direction after a year under his leadership, even if the ’big three’ continue to dominate.

Lewis Hamilton is convinced Robert Kubica is in the title hunt for the long haul this season.

Fernando Alonso is steeling himself to the fact his season could be over in less than four weeks.

McLaren Mercedes have begun planning for Lewis Hamilton’s race strategy at the French Grand Prix later this month following his nightmare race in Canada.

Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen is not angry with Lewis Hamilton over the shunt that cost him valuable points in his title defence – and earned the British driver a 10-place drop down the grid for the next grand prix in France.

Formula One team Spyker have axed Dutch driver Christijan Albers, blaming “financial difficulties” for the decision.

Kimi Raikkonen spectacularly gatecrashed Lewis Hamilton’s hoped-for British Grand Prix party today by claiming his first Silverstone victory.

FERRARI driver Kimi Raikkonen has insisted he never lost confidence in himself despite the criticism he was receiving prior to Sunday’s French Grand Prix victory.

Giancarlo Fisichella is convinced Renault are closing the gap on McLaren and Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton cannot decide whether he is happy or afraid to be heading to Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

Ferrari claimed their first one-two finish for 15 grands prix – but it was not enough to prevent Lewis Hamilton from extending his world championship lead.

Felipe Massa has today given Ferrari a welcome lift by qualifying on pole for Sunday's French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours.

Robert Kubica is expecting to be given the all clear to return to Formula One on Thursday ahead of the French Grand Prix.

Ralf Schumacher is hoping he has good cause to celebrate his 32nd birthday on Saturday.

This year’s French Grand Prix will be the last at the Magny-Cours circuit.

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is considering the possibility of holding one of the Asian Grands Prix at night.

The Formula One calendar will be trimmed to 17 races after Italy and Germany each lost a race on the 2007 schedule.

FERNANDO ALONSO admits his world championship struggle with Michael Schumacher is now personal.

English rookies Gary Paffett and Lewis Hamilton look unlikely to make their Formula One debuts this season.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER has fired out a defiant threat to Fernando Alonso, insisting he is ready to conquer the world again.

Michael Schumacher set his sights on eroding Fernando Alonso’s world championship lead after an “unexpected” win in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours.

Michael Schumacher bolstered his world championship ambitions with a dominant victory in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours today.

Michael Schumacher took pole position for the French Grand Prix today as Ferrari delivered a body blow to Renault on their home ground at Magny-Cours.

Michael Schumacher felt the heat in final practice for the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours today when a fire broke out on his Ferrari.

Michael Schumacher admits his crushing Indianapolis win will count for nothing in the French Grand Prix this weekend.

Fernando Alonso returned to the front in practice for the French Grand Prix today to ease memories of his Indianapolis defeat.

Juan Pablo Montoya could make a sensational return to Formula One this season, according to McLaren boss Ron Dennis.

BMW-Sauber raised eyebrows with an unusual addition to their car when practice began for the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours this morning.

Magny-Cours does not deserve its reputation as one of the least popular venues on the Formula One circuit, according to Toyota chief Pascal Vasselon.