Pastor Maldonado has claimed victory in Spain, rebuffing home favourite Fernando Alonso to secure Williams' first victory since 2004 and the first for a Venezuelan in F1's long history.

Maldonado has been regularly derided as a 'pay driver' since his entry into the elite of motor-racing but around the Circuit da Catalunya it was a demonstration of excellence which paid dividends as he defied Alonso to become the fifth victor in five races. 2012 is the year that just keeps on giving.

The novelty of his position was never apparent as Maldonado, true to his eerie calmness after inheriting pole position following Lewis Hamilton's demotion, kept his cool under intense pressure from Alonso in the closing stages.

Videos from Warrnambool Drags (15/04/2012) are now uploaded in 720p HD here.

  

Photos from the Warrnambool Drags are now online.

  

Photos are now online.

  

Photos from the 2012 Warrnambool "All Ford Day" are now online.

Photos from the South Coast Raceway Friday night drags are now online.