2006
Albers: Good time, but work to do.
Christijan Albers admitted that the Midland team still has work to do ahead of qualifying, despite outpacing Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher during the Friday practice sessions in Montreal.
Nakano denied but Kawasaki spirits high.
Shinya Nakano came within 0.013secs of taking his and Kawasaki's debut MotoGP pole position at Assen today, but is still confident of a season's best performance in Saturday's race.
Free practice times (3) - Assen.
Full MotoGP free practice times (3) from the Dutch TT at Assen, round eight of the 2006 world championship.
Glenfords confident for Darwin debut.
Glenford Racing's V8 Super Car debut campaign enters its second half at Hidden Valley near Darwin hoping to build upon a solid season with the Ford so far.
Q&A: Sebastian Porto.
On the eve of last weekend's Catalan Grand Prix, 250cc star Sebastian Porto surprised the MotoGP paddock by announcing his immediate retirement from racing.
Qualifying times - Assen.
Full MotoGP qualifying times from the Dutch TT at Assen, round eight of the 2006 world championship.
Bright departs; FPR searching for a new captain.
By Matthew Agius. Ford Performance Racing will be searching for a new lead driver for 2007 following confirmation that current Caterpillar Falcon driver Jason Bright will not drive for the Prodrive-backed outfit in next year's V8 Supercar Championship.
Free practice (1) -Canadian Grand Prix.
1. Robert Kubica Poland BMW Sauber 01:16.390 2. Anthony Davidson Britain Honda-Honda 01:18.306 3. Alexander Wurz Austria Williams-Cosworth 01:18.941 4. Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari-Ferrari 01:18.994
Edwards: Assen isn't the 'The Cathedral' anymore.
One of the many MotoGP riders disappointed by the shortening of the Assen circuit was Camel Yamaha's Colin Edwards, the fastest rider after the first day of action on the revised Dutch TT layout.
Elias down and out.
Valentino Rossi wasn't the only rider injured during first free practice at Assen, with Toni Elias suffering a fracture of his left shoulder - forcing the young Spaniard to withdraw from the Dutch TT weekend.
Perkins development duo completes JDR squad.
By Matthew Agius. Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series competitors Shane Price and Jack Perkins are set to become the youngest pair to compete at the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama this year, with the announcement they will each drive for Jack Daniel's Racing in the V8 enduros.
Foyt to have knee-op early.
Quadruple Indianapolis 500 winner and IndyCar Series team owner A.J. Foyt is scheduled to have his left knee replaced with an artificial knee on Monday following the race at Richmond.
Rossi injured at Assen?
MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi is feared to have broken his wrist after falling heavily during the first free practice session at Assen on Thursday morning.
SWRT: Solberg deal proves we aren't going to quit.
Subaru's manufacturer principal, Toshi Azuma has said that the team's new three-season deal with Petter Solberg is proof of their long-term commitment to the FIA World Rally Championship.
Midland: Canada could let us take first points.
Midland MF1 Racing's head of race and test engineering, Dominic Harlow has predicted they could well score points this weekend at the Canadian GP.
Thursday press conference - Canadian GP - Pt. 1.
Drivers: Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault), Franck Montagny (Super Aguri), Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren), Jacques Villeneuve (BMW Sauber). Press conference.
Team Modena holds on for eighth.
The Team Modena Aston Martin DBR9 survived all that was thrown at it through the Le Mans 24 Hours to claim fourth in class and eighth overall on its debut appearance at the French classic.
Albers secures Exact-ly the right deal.
Midland MF1 driver Christijan Albers will help support the Dutch football team during the Canadian GP this weekend and at the USGP the following one, following confirmation he has signed a two-event deal with Exact Software.
Official: Subaru re-signs Solberg.
The Subaru World Rally team has confirmed that number one driver, Petter Solberg will remain with the team in 2007, after the Norwegian inked a new deal.
Solberg explains decision to stay with Subaru.
Subaru number one driver, Petter Solberg has said that the reason he decided to stay with the Banbury-based team and sign a new three-season deal with them is because he is convinced they can get back to the top.
Albers 'can't wait' for Canada.
At the scene of arguably one of the finest hours of his debut season in F1, Christijan Albers will be looking to secure a strong finish for the MF1 Racing team as Formula One descends on Montreal for the ninth round of the year.
Preview - Misano Adriatico.
The Santamonica Circuit at Misano Adriatico is a perennial favourite on the World Superbike calendar, the seaside venue offering a holiday atmosphere to both fans and teams alike - away from the intensity of competition at the racetrack at least.
Reading see off Swindon
Reading Bulldogs put in one of their best performances of the season on Monday night at Smallmead Stadium, with a 57-35 demolition of local rivals Swindon Robins.
Ten Kate to use traction control at Misano?
After a recent test session at Brno the Winston Ten Kate Honda Superbike squad approaches the halfway point of the 2006 season at Misano with high hopes.