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The Italian Grand Prix

The trend continued at Monza. Not a trend saying Car A is more competitive than Car B or that Driver X is on top form and has the measure of contenders Y and Z. No, the continuing trend shows the 2012 season to be eventful but inconsistent and unpredictable.

Hungarian GP: A hard-earned and timely win for Hamilton

In relaxed and dominant form throughout the weekend – fastest in two of the three practice sessions, on pole by a reasonable margin – Hamilton finally proved the worth of McLaren’s recent update package by leading all the way at the Hungaroring.

Bahrain F1 race cancelled

Formula One fanatics are going to have to wait an extra two weeks for the season to start, as organizers of the Bahrain GP cancel the race that was due to kick off the season on March 11. The first race will be the Australian GP on March 27.

Triple anniversary

AT the end of October a handful of Cape Town journalists and their partners were invited to a gala dinner at Skilpadvlei, near Stellenbosch, to a Gallic triple celebration – the 200th anniversary of the Peugeot organisation, the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Peugeot 404, and the 20th anniversary of the charmingly titled Club Peugeot Afrique du Sud. The venue’s restaurant provided a convivial setting for a pleasant evening of reminisces, presentations and general good banter.

Hamilton, a true British hero

But is Mansell, that past idol, helping apply ‘standards’ he wouldn’t have adhered to in his heyday?, asks CAR Editor John Bentley.

Geely takes over Volvo

Chinese automotive compnay Zhejiang Geely has completed its acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo sold to Geely

Volvo has officially been sold to the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in a landmark deal.