2003
Cingular crew win Sonoma pit challenge..no contest
Call it a double win for the No. 31 Cingular Wireless team during last Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Winston Cup race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.
Sony and F1 strike exclusive gaming deal.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe yesterday celebrated the signing of a four year exclusive official licence with Formula One Administration Ltd, making them the official publisher of licensed Formula One titles.
Q&A: Butch Meyer.
"I see this series growing. We've had so much interest. I think that next year you're going to see a lot more cars. You know, at Indianapolis this year I think they had 20 or 21 cars compete. I'm sure that the economy right now has a lot of affect on what's going on.
Friday press conference - European GP.
Team members: Ove Andersson (Toyota), Norbert Haug (Mercedes), Peter Sauber (Sauber), Otmar Szafnauer (Honda) and Mario Theissen (BMW). Press conference.
Karting capers in Kerpen for Ferrari.
In the occasional free moments during yesterday's preparation for the start of this grand prix weekend, all the talk among the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro boys and girls is of what fun they had on Wednesday.
Rossi 0.7secs clear in Assen practice.
Valentino Rossi wasted no time in showing his intentions at Assen this morning, leading the first free practice session by a massive 0.69secs ahead of his nearest rival - Max Biaggi.
Drury: I want to see a professional display.
Mildenhall Fen Tigers warmed up for what is likely to be a hard meeting against Wolverhampton on Sunday by trouncing Newport 65-25 last weekend. Scott Pegler and Danny Hughes scored all but three of the visitors total against a side that looked sharp and eager.
Q&A: Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
Team Sauber-Petronas driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen will take part in his 150th Formula One Grand Prix this weekend, here the German talks about that milestone, his 10 years thus far in F1 and a lot, lot more...
McGrath to make comeback in Supermoto.
The opening round of the AMA Supermoto Championship will be a who's who of motorcycle racers as a number of top riders including past and current champions have entered to participate - with Motocross stars particularly well represented.
Hodgson at Assen - looking for a ride?
Runaway World Superbike championship leader Neil Hodgson fuelled rumours that he will switch to MotoGP next year by spectating at today's first qualifying session at Assen.
Skipper keeps Dons in Hunt for Trophy silverware.
Wimbledon captain Chris Hunt celebrated his 50th appearance in Wimbledon colours by helping his side clinch a valuable bonus point in the 60-30 Conference Trophy defeat at Trelawny on Tuesday night.
French driving ban for Montoya.
BMW WilliamsF1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has been given a four-month driving ban after being caught speeding in the South of France, near the town of Frejus. JPM, who was also fined ?1000, was driving his BMW 4x4 when the incident occurred, he was going 204 kph, while the limit is 130.
F1 feature: Ignazio Lunetta, research.
Holding his thumb and forefinger about a centimeter apart, Ignazio Lunetta, head of research and development at Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, modestly describes himself as just a small cog in the Ferrari racing legend.
New McLaren fails crash test.
McLaren's revolutionary new car, the MP4-18, might not make its race debut until the Italian Grand Prix, round 14 of 16, in September, after the car failed one of the FIA's crash tests.
McNish: 'Ring favours aerodynamics over power.
Renault F1 'third driver' Allan McNish talks about the European Grand Prix, why it is just another 'new track', the importance the 'Ring places on aerodynamics over horsepower and more...
Preview - European Grand Prix 2003.
This weekend sees the European Grand Prix at the German circuit of the Nurburgring. Crash.net takes a look to see who will be the movers and shakers come Sunday.
Minardi net sponsorship deal with Wilux Benelux.
Commencing with this weekend's Formula One GP of Europe at the Nurburgring, Wilux Benelux, a producer of shower cubicles and baths in the medium- and top-class segments, becomes a commercial partner of the European Minardi Cosworth F1 Team.
Kagayama: Assen isn't so difficult.
Suzuki supersub Yukio Kagayama qualified a respectable 17th fastest today at Assen, outpacing problem-hit team-mate John Hopkins and five other GP regulars on his first visit to the legendary Dutch TT circuit.
Jay Kay loves his Rizla Suzuki.
Jay Kay, front man for international funk rock group Jamiroquai, is now riding a Rizla Suzuki GSX-R600 - and he loves it!
No home advantage for Coutts at Brands.
National 125GP rider Daniel Coutts arrived at the Brands Hatch circuit looking to make up for the disappointment of the previous Knockhill round, only to have his race cut short by an unlucky yellow flag incident on the eleventh lap.
Keohane impressed with F3000.
Irish Michael Keohane may yet contest a round of this year's FIA International F3000 Championship following a successful test at Spa-Francorchamps with Team Astromega yesterday [Tuesday].
Bentwood still optimistic after Rockingham crash.
Michael Bentwood is still optimistic he can regain his lead at the top of the British Touring Car Championship table despite a dramatic crash in Round 11 at Rockingham last weekend.
Princess Anne opens proceedings at Assen.
Excited preparations for the Dutch TT were being completed by royal appointment at Assen today, as Britain's Princess Anne took the opportunity to sample the unique atmosphere of the MotoGP paddock.
FIA changes tobacco ban stance.
Motorsport's governing body has announced that it has decided to scrap its self-imposed ban on tobacco sponsorship, following a drawn-out wrangle with the European Union, but still advises competing teams to look elsewhere for backing in the future.