Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso can safely get back to the fight for the world championship after the Mclaren team found that it will face no penalty for its part in the spy row due to “insufficient evidence.” Ferrari are refusing to let the matter rest.

Hamilton spoke of the incident:

“Whilst it’s only my first season in Formula 1 with the team, I already know and appreciate the commitment and dedication of the people there,” he added. “As a result I am pleased with today’s decision and can’t wait for the rest of the season.”

Back on the track, a harsh Nurburgring weekend ended his unprecedented run of podium finishes and saw his championship lead reduced from twelve points to just two.

However Murphy’s law seemed to be in play that weekend; starting in his lowest grid position after a huge qualifying shunt, the rain poured down after Hamilton lost the ground he had gained with a puncture early on in the race.

Hamilton kept his head the whole time, waiting calmly for a crane when he later aquaplaned off the track. Hamilton kept focused enough to gain back some ground even after new tyres saw him momentarily come off the track again and on the whole, his ability to keep calm under pressure really underlined his true championship potential.

At the test at Jerez on Wednesday, Hamilton was back on form as he completed 90 laps in his McLaren-Mercedes MP4-22. By far the quickest and in boiling temperatures his best lap time was 1:19.670.

At the test, Hamilton focused on preparations for next week’s Hungarian GP, primarily doing set-up and aero work in conditions similar to those anticipated in Budapest. We all look forward to Hamilton getting back on form in his next GP.

It looks like its going to be a wet weekend for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix this weekend at Silverstone.

Saturday is most likely going to consist of showers throughout the day for qualifying, and the average temperature will be around 15 degrees celsius.

The forecast for the big race on Sunday is slightly better with light rain predicted later in the day, hopefully after the race. The temperature is predicted to be slightly cooler than Saturday at 12 degrees celsius. Either way, if you are going to Silverstone this weekend take your wellies and umbrella!