2018

Maverick Viñales may not be approaching the levels of assurance reached around this time a year ago, but the 23-year old declared himself to be “very happy” with the first day of MotoGP free practice at Le Mans.

The Repsol Honda duo of Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa each debuted a new (Yamaha style) aerodynamic fairing on their Repsol Hondas during Friday practice at Le Mans.

His contract may have been resolved two months later than anticipated, but finally confirmation arrived on Friday that Andrea Dovizioso will continue with Ducati in MotoGP until 2019.

The completion of Andrea Dovizioso's new Ducati deal means the factory will now turn its attention to filling the remaining free places in its 2019 MotoGP line-up.

Jorge Lorenzo has backed Ducati’s 2018 modified frame having verified performance gains during Friday practice at Le Mans from the recent private Mugello test.

Jack Miller says he’s awaiting Ducati’s next move after re-signing Andrea Dovizioso and wants to be a consistent performer to strengthen his potential as an option to the Italian factory team.

Pietro Fittipaldi says he is taking inspiration from Dale Coyne Racing teammate Sebastien Bourdais as he bids to contest the final part of the 2018 IndyCar season. 

Dovizioso celebrates his new Ducati contract in style by being fastest on Friday at Le Mans. CLICK HERE for live updates …

Johann Zarco says he feels better prepared for his home MotoGP race compared to last year in his bid for a maiden MotoGP win while is wary of the long run pace of Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales after Friday practice at Le Mans.

Jack Aitken admits he was blown away by his first experience driving current Formula 1 machinery at an official test session for Renault. 

Free Practice (2) results from the French Moto2 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.

Mike Simpson has replaced Dean Stoneman at the Manor Ginetta CEFC TRSM Racing LMP1 squad’s driver line-up for the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

Full FP2 results from French MotoGP at Le Mans  

Free Practice (2) results from the French Moto3 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.

Red Bull’s 2018 Formula 1 challenger had the pace to match race-winner Lewis Hamilton at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, according to team principal Christian Horner. 

Top 15 classification after SS4 from WRC Rally de Portugal

Live updates from Friday MotoGP practice at Le Mans, France! CLICK HERE to view on Crash.net …

Top 15 classification after SS4 from Rally de Portugal, the sixth round of the 2018 World Rally Championship. 1. Dani Sordo ESP Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC 48m 02.4s 2. Kris Meeke GBR Citroen C3 Abu Dhabi WRC +4.6s

Andrea Dovizioso has reached an agreement to remain at Ducati for the next two seasons. The factory's most successful rider since Casey Stoner, the Italian has won eight races since joining the team in 2013.

Shaina Salvia A. S.: Hello Leon, how are you today? Leon Camier: I’m very good thanks, and you? Shaina Salvia A. S.:

Ex-Formula 1 driver and two-time Le Mans winner Alexander Wurz will make his competitive FIA World Rallycross Championship debut at the next round of the 2018 season in Norway. 

The Mercedes Formula 1 team will provide support to its Formula E entry, having revealed the first details of its plans to enter the all-electric series in 2019. 

Shane Byrne’s Be Wiser Ducati squad has confirmed the six-time Bennetts British Superbike champion will undergo surgery after his fall during the Snetterton test and is expected to make a full recovery.

Free Practice (1) results from the French Moto2 Grand Prix, round 5 of 19.