The second Free Practice session of the German Grand Prix has just concluded with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton posting the quickest time.

Britain's defending champion was followed home by Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button in his BrawnGP.

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Steve Slater asks ahead of the German Grand Prix: Business as usual?

The Fuji Speedway holds special memories for Steve Dawson while Alex Yoong concenrates on the race at hand.

- Other news happening in the world of Formula 1

Jenson Button is wary of a two-pronged Red Bull assault on his bid to return to winning ways in Germany this weekend.

Kimi Raikkonen has again dismissed suggestions he is ready to quit Formula One.

Lewis Hamilton is throwing himself into the challenge of helping McLaren build a race-winning car again for next year.

Fernando Alonso is still hoping to discover that magic ingredient he hopes will propel him back into a winning position. 

Nelson Piquet hopes an improved qualifying session will help him to break his points duck.

- The F1 Row

BMW Sauber boss Mario Theissen has confirmed FOTA are keeping "all options open" as their row with the FIA rumbles on.

The FIA has suggested the latest threat to the future of Formula One could be over "in the coming days".

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