2008
FIA: Hamilton, Liuzzi penalties totally different.
Having controversially dismissed McLaren-Mercedes' right to appeal the penalty meted out to on-the-road Belgian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton yesterday, the FIA has responded to criticism by explaining that the circumstances were entirely different to those in what was on the surface a similar
Tander misses Oz F3 title, takes Superprix.
TanderSport owner/driver Leanne Tander rebounded from race one disappointment to win the prestigious John Bowe Trophy at the Country Club Tasmania F3 SuperPrix at Symmons Plains.
Aprilia presents the RSV4.
Aprilia has officially presented its new RSV4 motorcycle, with which Max Biaggi will headline the Italian factory's much-anticipated return to World Superbike competition in 2009.
FIA rules Hamilton Spa appeal `inadmissible`.
Formula 1 World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton has failed in his bid to see the penalty that cost him victory in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps overturned - after the FIA today ruled his and McLaren-Mercedes' appeal 'inadmissible'.
Kawasaki heads home.
This weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi once again marks round 15 of the MotoGP World Championship, but the Kawasaki Racing Team will return home with significantly less points than one year ago.
Monza hero Vettel `not for sale`; BMW missed out.
Formula 1's newest race-winner Sebastian Vettel is emphatically 'not for sale', Red Bull has insisted, as a former grand prix ace suggests BMW-Sauber missed out on a golden opportunity to keep a driver described by Bernie Ecclestone as 'super' on its books.
Ducati heads for `special circuit`.
Ducati may never have won its home Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, but it has beaten the four Japanese manufacturers at their home grand prix for the last three years running.
Alonso unsure if night races the future of F1.
Fernando Alonso has admitted that he would not be disappointed to see the rain that has followed recent Formula One races continue at this weekend's inaugural Singapore Grand Prix.
George reflects on Brands shunt.
John George has spoken for the first time about the high-speed accident he suffered during the final round of the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship season at Brands Hatch.
Laconi returns Kawasaki to top ten.
Regis Laconi returned Kawasaki to the top ten for the first time in ten races after battling to a ninth place finish in the latest round of the World Superbike Championship at Vallelunga.
Montezemolo doubts Singapore viability
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has expressed concerns over this weekend's inaugural Singapore Grand Prix, but not because the race is being run under lights.
Vallelunga: Haga wins it as Bayliss bins it.
Noriyuki Haga has won his second World Superbike race of the weekend at Vallelunga, but the big news was Troy Bayliss' failure to score when he came down just three corners from the chequered flag - and the title!
Vallelunga - Race results (2).
1. Noriyuki Haga JPN Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1 39mins 10.265secs 24 laps 2. Michel Fabrizio ITA Ducati Xerox 1098 F08 +1.507secs 3. Troy Corser AUS Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1 +2.268secs
Race results (2) - Imola.
1. James Thompson N.Technology Honda Accord 30mins 20.607secs 2. Jorg Muller BMW Team Germany BMW 320si +1.120secs 3. Rob Huff Chevrolet Chevrolet Lacetti +1.858secs
Vallelunga - Race results (1).
1. Noriyuki Haga JPN Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1 24 laps 2. Max Biaggi ITA Sterilgarda Go Eleven 1098 RS08 +0.129secs 3. Troy Corser AUS Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1 +0.535secs
Pettit takes first Ginetta Jr win.
Dominic Pettit claimed a long awaited, and well deserved, race victory at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit during the penultimate round of the 2008 Ginetta Junior Championship.
Harvey moves closer to Porsche crown.
Tim Harvey has moved a step closer to the 2008 title when he won round 19 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch today. His victory over title rival Michael Caine gives Harvey a ten-point championship lead heading into Sunday's final round.
OFFICIAL: Biaggi to Aprilia.
As expected, Max Biaggi will definitely return to Aprilia in 2009 to front their new World Superbike effort after signing a two-year deal.
Honda enjoy `very` valuable test.
Honda boss Ross Brawn has said that 'his' team achieved some positive results this week during testing at Jerez, something that will help them both next year and during the remaining four races of the season.
Massa concludes Ferrari`s Mugello test.
Felipe Massa brought Ferrari's three-day test at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello to a close today [Friday].
125: Smith considers Polaris, Aspar options.
British 125cc grand prix star Bradley Smith intends to stay with the Polaris World Aprilia team for the 2009 world championship, but a switch to the title-winning Aspar outfit is also possible.
Colin McRae`s Radical SR3 - FOR SALE.
The Radical SR3 owned by the late Colin McRae has gone up for sale for ?75,000.
Caratti fastest in Symmons practice.
Less than two-tenths of a second split the first three cars in practice for the final round of the 2008 Kumho Tyres Australian F3 Championship at Symmons Plains Raceway.
Colin Wright (GSE Racing) - Q&A.
It was the announcement few people in the industry were expecting, but GSE Racing (nee Airwaves Ducati) will definitely compete with Yamaha in 2009.