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Heikki Kovalainen is determined to step out from the shadow of his McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton -- starting this weekend in Germany.

While Hamilton's win at a soaking Silverstone last time out moved him to the top of the drivers' standings, Kovalainen saw his pole position turn into a disappointing fifth-place finish.

The Finn has only scored 24 points and bagged one podium since switching from Renault over the winter, but he is hoping Hockenheim plays host to a turnaround in his fortunes. Read full article »