German grand prix
German, Dutch and Finnish MotoGP races cancelled
The German Grand Prix had been scheduled for 21 June, followed by the Dutch TT at Assen on 28 June with Finland’s new KymiRing making its debut on 12 July.
The Austrian team boss seemed frustrated and angry that the team were distracted from their jobs by a need to dress in old overalls and flat caps.
The pole, in a track record time of one minute 11.212 seconds, drew a huge roar from the crowd on a damp day at Hockenheim.
The Spaniard was pushed hard by local hero Jonas Folger who finished a stirring second for the non-works Yamaha Tech3 team.
Lewis Hamilton is now focused on denying his rival the satisfaction of a victory on home soil.
The German’s 4th victory of the year and 12th of his career ended Hamilton’s three-race winning streak.
The Formula One championship leader was fastest in first practice at the German Grand Prix.
A cameraman was struck by a wheel which came off Mark Webber's car on Sunday.
The Red Bull team was referred to Formula one stewards for a possible breach of technical regulations.
Jenson Button was fastest and team mate Lewis Hamilton second as McLaren dominated practice.