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Sergio Perez leads his McLaren-Mercedes teammate Jenson Button at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix before the Mexican's over exuberance saw him clip the Englishman's wheels at 300kph. Button described Perez's performance as 'dangerous' and 'dirty'. Clive Mason / Getty Images
Mexican wave of optimism for Sergio Perez at McLaren

Infighting at mature McLaren marque will quickly blow over. And when it does young Mexican Sergio Perez will benefit the most.

SportApril 23, 2013
Sergio Perez, above, was just a tad over aggressive in Jenson Button's mind, saying that his new teammate at McLaren 'came alongside' him and 'banged wheels at 300kph' during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Jenson Button calls out teammate Sergio Perez for being 'too aggressive'

Jenson Button has harsh words for Sergio Perez's actions at the Sakhir International Circuit, but team principal Martin Whitmarsh expects his veteran driver will calm down and 'they'll have a great relationship', explains Gary Meenaghan.

SportApril 21, 2013
Nico Rosberg was just 0.254secs quicker than Sebastian Vettel but that is enough to give him the pole over his fellow German. It is the second pole of Rosberg's career and the second in a row this season for Mercedes-GP.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg takes second pole of his career

Nico Rosberg took the second pole of his career and the second consecutive top spot for Mercedes-GP, beating Sebastian Vettel to the No 1 position by 0.254secs at Sakhir International Circuit. Gary Meenaghan reports.

SportApril 20, 2013
Paul di Resta was following Jenson Button around the paddock on Friday, but Sunday the roles will be reversed as the Force India driver out-qualified the McLaren driver at the Sakhir International Circuit for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Paul Di Resta and Adrian Sutil are out to be seen

Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil are not ruling anything out this time around at the Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportApril 20, 2013
With his 200th career F1 start approaching this Sunday, Mark Webber of Australia has not changed his approach since his first start in Formula One back in 2002. in
Mark Webber still pushing boundaries as he approaches his 200th race in Formula One

Gary Meenaghan speaks to one of F1's most popular characters ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

SportApril 19, 2013
Heikki Kovalainen, stepping off the course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club back in October, cut short his visit to the Masters at Augusta, Georgia after Ian Poulter went out early.
Heikki Kovalainen puts golf in his rear-view mirror for now with return to Caterham

After losing his seat in the off-season, Heikki Kovalainen gets back in back with Caterham after agreeing to take part in opening practice at the next two grands prix to help develop the cars. The Finn takes some time to answer some questions from Gary Meenghan.

SportApril 18, 2013
Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen won the opening race of the season at Australia and says the other drivers need to adjust their driving styles to the soft-compound tyres and stop complaining to Pirelli.
Kimi Raikkonen is worn out over all the talk on tyres

As the tiring talk of tyres continues, the quietest driver in the paddock finds his voice and speaks out in defence of Pirelli. Gary Meenaghan reports from Sakhir

SportApril 18, 2013
A rough start to his McLaren career has not slowed autograph requests for Sergio Perez.
Tough going so far for Sergio Perez in first three races for McLaren

As criticism starts to mount the Mexican driver is not letting anything bother him and concentrating on getting better results, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportApril 18, 2013
China was Ferrari and Fernando Alonso's first victory of the season.
Fernando Alonso's patience with Ferrari set to be rewarded

The Spaniard finally appears to have a car his talent deserves at the Italian team, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportApril 15, 2013
Red Bull's Mark Webber is forced to retire after losing his rear wheel following a collision in Shanghai.
Chinese Grand Prix: Strategy starting to trump need for speed in F1

Three drivers from three different teams have won the first three races of the Formula One season and as Ferrari's Fernando Alonso proved at Chinese Grand Prix, this season's early focus is on deft tactics, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportApril 14, 2013
Jean-Louis Schlesser comes with racing in his blood. He designed the car himself to handle the treacherous sand dunes in the Empty Quarter in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Total Communications
Jean-Louis Schlesser's drive for challenge in the desert still strong

His career is interwoven with some of the most famous names in Formula One, yet the Frenchman regards his dominance in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge as his proudest moment.

Other SportApril 11, 2013
Yahya Al Helei, left, and his son Mansour are the present and future of UAE motorsport. Charles Crowell for The National
Emirati driver Yahya Al Helei still chasing stars at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is growing each year, yet the number of Emiratis competing appears to be dwindling. The event's most prominent figures, including its only ever-present competitor, help explain the reasons behind the trend and what the future may hold. Gary Meenaghan reports.

Other SportApril 09, 2013
Competitors battled tough weather conditions during the Super Special stage. Sammy Dallal / The National
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Contestants grind it out in desert storm

Arabian shamal provides drivers with a harsh introduction to what lies ahead in this week's cross-country rally.

Other SportApril 06, 2013
Competitors will have to stay focused with temperatures in excess of 38ºC and the challenge of ever-changing sand dunes. Courtesy Total Communications
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge unforgiving but one of the best

Competitors reckon it is as tough as the Dakar Rally but relish the task of keeping focus over five days.

Other SportApril 04, 2013
Jan Vertonghen shows his Tottenham teammates where the 'S' would be on his shirt after his super play against Swansea.
Premier League Best & Worst: Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale are Spurs' dynamic duo

Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale play like super heroes; Youssouf Mulumbu has a tantrum; and Kevin Mirallas is this week's best Belgian in the English Premier League, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 31, 2013
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