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David Coulthard: An F1 Driver's Life in the Fast Lane Monaco resident and Formula One driver David Coulthard is in the final year of his Grand Prix career. The Scottish born driver has had a long, often tumultuous career full of drama and danger. Fernando Alonso Wins Japanese Grand Prix Fernando Alonso accomplished a hard-won victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. Robert Kubica raced a hard race for first against Fernando Alonso. The Formula One World Championship race is quickly coming to an end. Rafael Nadal: The New Golden Boy of Tennis Professional tennis hasn't seen the likes of Rafael Nadal since Connors and McEnroe were playing. His power and skill have taken him up the ranks to become the top player in the world. The dramatic rivalry between Nadal and Roger Federer has brought tennis back to the forefront of public sporting events. Fernando Alonso: 2008 Singapore Grand Prix Champion At 27 years old, Spanish race car driver Fernando Alonso captured the first race in the inaugural Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. This was Alonso's first win of the current season and his 50th overall since he started racing professionally. A Thrilling Italian Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel Takes His Maiden Win Sebastian Vettel, the youngest ever F1 winner claims victory in the Italian Grand Prix. The changing weather conditions intensified the challenge of the race. Hamilton comes from fifteenth to finish seventh after dueling with a challenging Webber. Best Surfing In Europe? Head For Lanzarote If you're after a surfing holiday, and not sure where to head to in Europe, Lanzarote could be the answer. Round The World 2008 Yachting Race With Cowes Week, Majorca's King's Cup, and the Olympics all been and gone by end September, where next for the world's best yachtsmen and women? It's around the world... Controversy at the Belgian Grand Prix Fans of Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton are reeling. First, they were elated at his win at the recent Belgian Grand Prix. Later they cried 'foul' when he was stripped of that title. Diving and Other Water Sports in the Canary Islands Due to the location of the Canaries, a winter vacation is just as desirable as one taken in the summer. Lanzarote is a favorite dive destination for the majority of divers who enjoy diving in the Canaries. Massa Drives Away Victorious at the Valencia Grand Prix The 2008 Grand Prix in Valencia was a nail-biter, but in the end Ferrari's Felipe Massa walked away victorious. Massa's sheer speed could not be rivaled by Lewis Hamilton, who finished second for McLaren-Mercedes. Majorca Helps British Cycling Hit Olympic Goldmine The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Britain cycle away with no less than eight gold medals, and helped propel Britain to fourth in the medals table. Did this amazing victory have anything to do with their training in Majorca recently? Kovalainen Wins First Hungarian Grand Prix The McLaren drivers dominated the track during practice and qualifying. Hamilton captured the pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix and his teammate was beside him in the front row to help lead the pack. Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa, took the lead and was prepared to pop the champagne cork... Lewis Hamilton's Amazing Victory at the German Grand Prix After this year's German Grand Prix, the clear leader in the Formula One standings is Lewis Hamilton. With his victory at Sunday's race in Germany and his previous win in England, Hamilton is four points in the clear. His victory came with some daring passes after a near disaster early in the race. 2008 Sailing Competitions in Mallorca Mallorca hosts several sailing competitions throughout the year. Palma de Mallorca, the 12th largest urban area of Spain, is also host to the King's Cup as well as several other regattas. King Juan Carlos de Borbon and his son Prince Felipe will join the races together. Williams Sisters Face Off at Wimbledon Tennis pro sisters Venus and Serena Williams went head-to-head in the final Wimbledon Tennis Championship match. The win was Venus' fifth Wimbledon Championship title. Rafael Nadal won the men's Wimbledon Tennis Championship. Fourteen-year-old Laura Robson is first Brit to win the Girls Wimbledon Championship since 1984. Lewis Hamilton Wins British Grand Prix McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's British Grand Prix in front of his home crowd. Hamilton dedicated his win to his family in thanks for their support. After Sunday's win, he's tied with Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa for the number one position in the Formula One championship. Felipe Massa Takes Championship Lead At the completion of Sunday's French Grand Prix, Felipe Massa walked away the victor. The win was his third for the 2008 season and granted him the lead in the championship race. Rafael Nadal Wins His Fourth French Open Rafael Nadal began playing tennis at a very young age under the instruction of his uncle. Roger Federer began playing tennis at six years of age. Twenty-two-year-old Rafael Nadal took home his fourth Roland Garros title in a row Sunday after defeating Roger Federer in the final of the French Open. Brilliant Lewis Hamilton Wins Monaco Grand Prix Two Ferraris and an unusually rainy Monaco stood in the way of Britain's Lewis Hamilton winning this year's Monaco Grand Prix - but he did it to achieve his boyhood dream. 2008 Turkish Grand Prix 2008's F1 season is really warming up, and Britain's Lewis Hamilton managed to split the two Ferraris in the Turkish Grand Prix. Raikkonen Takes Spanish Grand Prix The Spanish Grand Prix was an emphatic one-two for Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton coming third in a McLaren. It was a disappointing race for Spain's Felipe Massa who retired before the end of the race with engine problems. Celebrities Head For Europe's Top Sports Event The World of Formula 1 has quite a following among celebrities, and of all Europe's sporting events, no weekend will cram as many of the world's rich and famous in at the same time as the Monaco Grand Prix - where sports meets fashion. F1 Drivers Choosing Monaco The World of F1 has an exciting crop of rising stars, and after landing a lucrative contract they more often than not settle in the home of Grand Prix's most famous circuit - Monaco. Massa Takes Third Grand Prix of the Season It's one of the most exciting Formula 1 seasons in many years, as the first three Grand Prix produces three different winners. And the Monaco Formula 1 has yet to come... Raikkonen Wins Malaysian Grand Prix After victory in the opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was hoping for two in a row at the Malaysian Grand Prix. But Kimi Raikkonen had different ideas... One Type of Ice You Don't Want With That Drink Ski resorts in Canada, the US and Europe have had a great season as the snow has fallen well, and ski tourists have been enjoying their annual winter ski holidays. But there's real danger on the slopes - drunks! An Island Hop... for F1 Drivers to Start and Stop With the 2008 F1 season about to begin, the quiet holiday island of Menorca has played host to the world's top teams. The Shame Of Spain F1 Fans The world of motorsport was thrown into turmoil recently as British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton was subject to racist abuse in Spain. Traditional Majorca Regatta Focal Point of 2008 Olympic Sailing Year With the Olympic Games just months away, the Majorca Regatta in March provides an opportunity for yachtsmen and women to show they should be selected. Monaco: Home to "Peace and Sport" A new organisation that sees sport as a route to world peace has just been established, and the first meeting has been held in Monaco. Grand Prix Drivers Do Monaco One of sport's great spectacles is the Monaco Grand Prix - but quite a few drivers choose Monaco as their permanent home. Monaco Welcomes 2008 Olympic Year Monaco doesn't feature in the Olympic medals list very much, but Prince Albert is a leading light in the IOC and has launched a new campaign based on the Olympic ideals. Australia to Andorra: Chris Vermeulen is Motor-Cross's Golden Boy Australian Chris Vermeulen is a Motor-Cross star, and a star whose future looks increasingly bright. Tour de France 2007 Shame This year's Tour de France ended in scandal. But the future could be a better one for the world's best known cycling event. Budapest's Engines were Racing for the Hungarian Grand Prix A major row with team mate Fernando Alonso didn't stop Lewis Hamilton gaining an impressive victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Monaco: Home To New Olympic Campaign With a reputation as a campaigner for the environment, Prince Albert of Monaco has turned his attention to the sporting world and is to head a new Olympics campaign designed to promote a better world through sport, as well as the environment. Ferrari Win British Grand Prix With a Lewis Hamilton victory hyped before the race, British F1 fans were to be in for a disappointment as Ferrari took the chequered flag for the second race in a row. Federer Takes The Fifth! Roger Federer has won his fifth Wimbledon Tennis in a row, equalling Bjorn Borg's record of successive wins. He beat Rafael Nadal from Mallorca in a 5 set final, that will go down as one of the best finals for a long time. The French Grand Prix Bids Au Revoir At Magny-Cours Ferrari clinched an impressive 1-2 at the French Grand Prix, the last one to be held at Magny-Cours. Monaco Grand Prix Tops Travel Poll An opinion poll in the UK named the Monaco Grand Prix as the ultimate sporting event destination for most British people. The glamour of Formula 1 and Monte Carlo make the Monaco Grand Prix a perfect combination of travel and sports. Hamilton Reaches Lucky 7 Podium Finishes Lewis Hamilton has achieved 7 podium finshes in a row - a record for a new driver - and won 2 of his races. Lewis Hamilton Wins at the Brickyard! Lewis Hamilton achieved his second win of the season in the US, and made it seven podium finishes in a row. 2007 F1 Changes Adding Spice The F1 season is well under way with the most competitive race for the drivers' championship in years. Changes to the sport's regulations are helping bring the popularity of F1 back to into the limelight. Alonso Wins The Monaco Grand Prix - Again Fernando Alonso in a McLaren won the 2007 Monaco Grand Prix, for the second successive year. Team mate Lewis Hamilton came second, with Felipe Massa in a Ferrari finishing third. Idling Hot in Barcelona The Barcelona F1 Grand Prix threw the drivers' championship wide open. And the city provided a perfect base for a weekend of sport and sightseeing. Battling for First: The Bahrain 2007 Grand Prix The world of Formula 1 Grand Prix is having its best season for a long time, with three drivers battling it out. The Barhrain Grand Prix was a close run race... Japanese Grand Prix 2007 With two races to go, all eyes were on Britain's Lewis Hamilton to see if he could continue his fight to become champion in his first season. Lewis didn't dispappoint... Tennis Star Borg To Stay In Majorca Ex Wimbledon and French Open tennis star Bjorn Borg is downsizing in Majorca. The tennis legend remains one of the best tennis players the world has ever seen... Brits Have A Monaco Grand Prix Fantasy In a recent poll Brits named the Monaco Grand Prix as their ultimate sporting event destination. The glamour of Formula 1 and Monte Carlo make the Monaco Grand Prix a perfect combination of the two. Need for Speed at the Malaysian 2007 Grand Prix Success for McLaren as they come first and second in the Malaysia Grand Prix, and beat Ferrari into also-rans. Grand Prix Changes Will Test To Limit At Monaco 2007 The F1 season has just started with a win for Ferrari in Melbourne and McLaren in Malaysia. But changes to the sport's regulations will face their ultimate test at the Monaco Grand Prix. Racing to the Top The world of Formula 1 has a new star in Lewis Hamilton. And he's helping to re-gain the sport's popularity. Mallorca Yacht Race Tourism And Property Boost Mallorca is set to host her tenth annual SuperYacht Cup this summer. It's stepping up a gear and promises to be a more serious event for racing... Europe's Monaco Grand Prix 2007 This year one of Europe's best known sporting and social occasion is preparing for some changes visitors and tourists will notice. 2007 will be the first Monaco Grand Prix for some years without Michael Schumacher, and cigarette sponsors are being replaced by the financial services sector. An Aussie Racing Formula Melbourne has kicked off the F1 season in style, with a victory for Kimi Raikkonen in a Ferrari, and a debutant Brit coming in third. Can Andorra Beat England? England play Andorra at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona on March 28 in a Euro 2008 qualifier. England will be confident of victory after winning their home game against Andorra at Old Trafford 5-0 in early September. But an Andorra travel guide thinks England could be in for a shock... Monaco F1 2007 Has New Changes One of the world's best known sporting and social occasions is preparing for some changes in 2007. It will be the first race for some years without Michael Schumacher, and tobacco sponsors are being replaced by the financial services sector. Button Wins First Grand Prix It took 113 Grand Prix starts, but Jensen Button can finally celebrate victory with his first win in Hungary. Monaco Grand Prix Success The 2006 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Spain's Fernando Alonso in a Renault. The Grand Prix is the only one of the season run on ordinary streets instead of a purpose built circuit, and is seen almost as much as social event as a great sporting occasion.