Instead of McLaren-Mercedes, the team should be named McLaren-Mercedes-FerrariDossier

Name Withheld, Mdrid, Spain

Perhaps the punishment, if McLaren are found to be guilty, should be to turn over their blueprints to Ferrari shortly before the 2008 season. I'm sure Ron Dennis won't mind as he says it hasn't helped McLaren to have Ferrari's blueprints this year.

mark, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Instead of McLaren-mercedes, the team should be named McLaren-mercedes-FerrariDossier

XXX , Madrid, Spain

hope Alonso wins the drivers championship ,then we wont read those silly comments from spain

i kandeya, london,

Hamilton is starting (already) to tarnish his reputation by talking too much, what happened to the adorable quiet rookie ? commenting on this scandal and having a direct go at Ferrari can not do him any favours, he should leave the other people to fight this one out.
Ron is ALMOST a lame duck now and Lewi should think about that. There's supporting your team principal and then theres standing in front of an on-coming truck.
This could alienate him from his fans especially if Macca are found guilty again.

Tim, Stratford upon avon, Uk

I am Spanish and I support Alonso, although I have to admit that Hamilton is really good talent, however if everything follow the principle of equality Alonso should be the winner this year 2007. For the following years we have to see Hamilton, Kubica and Rosberg emerging as the big ones. I expect that McLaren is fair with Alonso and not roofs are falling on his car, or wheels pressures are wrong. Otherwise ....mafia stink

serge, London, UK

In the light of the forthcoming FIA hearing, Lewis this super confident young man is already laying the foundations of blame in the event of failing to win the WDC. At Monza his car balance wasn't quite right, Alonso's seemed perfect, one can only wonder why!

Alonso on the other hand is seemingly unperturbed and focused on the job at hand.

James Ryan, B,ham, UK

I am confused a little, the BBC have just reported that Hamilton claims he is 'not worried' about spy claims. Seems to be a clash of information here journalists....

It looks to me that favouritism for 'our' new boy Hamilton is covering up for his slip in the championship.

Will, Bath, UK

Despair? He obviously sounded “concerned”, but it’s a far cry from despair.

An article on the ITV website says “Fernando Alonso says winning the constructors’ world championship for McLaren is a MUCH LESS important objective for him than securing a third drivers’ crown”
What he actually said was, on a scale of 10, wining the drivers’ championship, to him, carries 10 points, the constructors’ championship carries 8 points. That doesn’t sound like a huge difference in importance to me.

What happened to serious journalism?

Alexis, Hong Kong,

he said those comments (3rd/4th paragraphs) before the race not after it.

jason, exeter, uk

Reading the 3 comments already posted, it seems that whatever Hammilton does he's wrong with the Spannish and now with the italians. The italian comment appears to be some one in a sulk because ferrari came third after a really good overtaking manouvre by Hamilton, as for the spanish comment i don't understand!! practically all the comments were from the spanish on previous races (especially when Alonso was not in front of Hammilton) most of which were not really wriiten in understandable english. the remaining of the three comments (Marco Borg) is the only one who apparrently loves the sport and wants to see good exciting racing irrespective of what drivers are involved.

Al, Stavanger, Norway

What I’m worried about is Button, the things he does with that kind of …car he has are amazing, and nobody seems to notice or care.
And Nick, same blog, different……just what, and why. Then ask The Times to write several country versions, and if so, then why not translate them. Ha, ha. What about German readers, or French, or Eskimos? Really … If they are to read, they are to have a saying, on equal terms

IBAN, BILBO,

Hamilton is a great driver and his overtaking Raikonnen was a grand perfomance. He deserves the title at least as much as his teammate.
But in the first lap he jumped the chicane, the photos are very clear. And he gained positions by this manoeuver. He had reasons for doing it, but he should have let Massa pass at once to avoid sanction.
He did nothing of the sort and kept second place. In fact he was within an ounce of passing Alonso and getting first place. Any other driver would have been punised with a drive through, but he wasn't. It is in the photos, everybody could see it, or am I the only one?

manuel, castellon, spain

Winning Combination:
Powered by Mercedes,
Made by Mclaren,
Designed by Ferrari.

Joe, Marshall, London

Dear Mr. Hamilton, don't worry, just look for an HONEST team, and you'll never be threathened anymore.... :-)

Gerry, Naples,

Er... Ed... the quote you attribute to Hamilton post-race, he actually said to ITV on Saturday... it was shown in-full in the pre-race build up.

Ade, Wallasey, UK

According to planetF1's website "An Italian journalist, who claimed he had evidence of the Fernando Alonso/Pedro de la Rosa's email that has landed McLaren in hot water, has confessed to making up the quotes."

Well thats another twist in the saga, i hope that Mclaren are not kicked out of the championship. i dont believe it would be good for F!, plus I dont believe they have actually done anything wrong, smells like a witch hunt to me.
Also well done Lewis, great overtaking manouvere, a breath of fresh air in F!>
PS Great column ED
Mick Brighton busy packing for Spa!

Mick Brighton, Brighton, UK

Poor old Ferrari cannot stand being beaten ,especially in Italy so now all they can do is stir up trouble by complaining about McLaren's. Ferrari know that they are not as good as McLaren anymore so they act like spoiled children. Shame on Ferrari for being sore losers.

Philipp Saunders, London, UK

It will be an interesting fight between the top two drivers, including the interference from the FIA. They'll do anything they can to screw up Ron Dennis and Fernando Alonso, but I have my doubts about what they'll be willing to do if it's going to harm Lewis Hamilton.
There seems to be an interest in Formula 1 for Hamilton to take the title. Bernie Warhol Ecclestone doesn't like Alonso. Hamilton, on the other hand, is a handsome, outspoken marketing gem and an excellent driver. Though I live in Spain and ardently support Fernando Alonso, I always admit how good Hamilton is. In Spanish forums I stress the fact that he makes very few mistakes (fewer than Alonso this season). The way he recovered after losing second place at the start in Monza was superb. Alonso has made lousy starts this year and it has taken him a while to catch up. Now Alonso is very motivated and Hamilton is becoming a wee bit shaky. It will be a thrilling hunt. My bet is Alonso on top at the end of the season.

Michel Angstadt, Serranillos del Valle, (Madrid) Spain

There are a lot of spanish people reading the times and the ed's blog (as myself). The reason is easy: it's a very good newspaper.
Everyone has his own idea about who is the best driver (Fernando or Lewis). But I'm sure that we agree about a basic question: this season McLaren is the Marx brother's house. The team can lost two excelent drivers and the champinoship, as well as the team's reputation.

Antonio, Granada, Spain

How long has my learned friend Pete from st.Albans been following F1...if you had been following for any real length of time you would know the F1 rules were change in 2005 SPECIFICALLY to stop the dominance of The Red Barron (Micheal Schumacher) and Ferrari) - Only in F1...I dont see golf changing the rules to stop Tiger woods, NBA changing to stop Jordan or foobal changing to stop Chelsea.

haha nice going Terece...if it was up to some of us ben johnson would be a gold medalist and Honda would stil be using their hidden water tanks and (my best of all time)
Boris Onischenko would today be the greatest fencing champion ever.

Tim, Stratford upon avon, Uk

Alonso, no surrender !!! Go, go, go

Rafael, llinars, catalonia

Nino Farina won his championship in his rookie season!

A Kuosmanen, Espoo, Finland

This spy issue is really spoiling F 1 sports. FIA should be careful what moves they make and decide on 13th sep. I personally feel the charm of F 1 has gone down to the bottom.Fans are surely dissapointed with these happenings. It is fair to say that all teams put in a lot of work and money to reach the top. If some teams lack loyal employees it should be the responsibility of the particular team and they should bare the burden. This should work in the same line when drivers switch to other teams and it is always the team bosses who takes the decision. FIA cannot drag this affair with new evidence and keep rolling this and damage the drivers motivations.

Prakton Mal, Oslo, Norway

Don`t complain, citizen Crane, but try to win on the track.

Tato Dulanci, Vitoria, Spain

Poor Hamilton, sniff, sniff, he is driven to despair, surely that's the reason wich explain that being the best of the best, he has being all the weekend trying to follow Alonso. Now, when things are becoming really difficult, even worst for Alonso, (according to your comment he is alone), I can remember several of your comments in Canada and EEUU speacking about how cool Lewis' mind is, stronger than Alonso, etc...are you preparing excuses? let Lewis a chance, he has showed in his stop-heart pass to Raikonen and the whole sesion he can win without excuses... and if he lose this sesion, then let him learn how to win the next, for sure he is a champion!!

Juan, Sevilla, Spain

Hold everything!
FERRARI LOSING, CHANGE THE RULES, RED CARS MUST WIN AT ALL COSTS.
Same baloney, different season.

Pete , St Albans, UK

The insistance on having a "good" championship fight should be secondary to fair play. Otherwise we would be condoning cheating. Anyone can win in sport if they are cheating. Should ben johnsons olympic gold be given back to him?

Terece Rajapakse, London, UK

Shut up and go home, crying boy

Marco, Roma, Italy

when do the english newspaper reading spaniards get their two-penneth in?

nick, LEEDS, UK

The McLarenMercedes Ferrari is a gem

Marco Borg, London, UK