2018

Fernando Alonso is bracing himself for another tough weekend in Formula 1, stressing McLaren cannot expect “miracles” at the Russian Grand Prix.

Felix Rosenqvist will make a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2019, having signed a deal to race for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Valtteri Bottas remained coy following Mercedes’ impressive display during Formula 1 practice for the Russian Grand Prix, believing the rival Ferrari team is yet to show its true pace in Sochi.

Nikita Mazepin secured his maiden single-seater pole position in a dramatic GP3 qualifying session, turning in a late lap to pip Leonardo Pulcini on home soil in Russia.

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul feels Max Verstappen should ‘focus on the car’ reacting to the Dutch driver’s criticisms regarding its engine upgrades which he revealed was part of its plans agreed with Red Bull.

Complete results from qualifying for the penultimate round of the 2018 GP3 championship in Sochi, Russia.  GP3 - Russia Qualifying Results

Kevin Magnussen says he never felt any doubt over signing a new contract to remain with Haas in Formula 1, with a multi-year deal being announced by the team on Friday.

Prema’s Nyck de Vries claimed his second Formula 2 pole position of the 2018 season as he beat title contender Lando Norris to the fastest time in Russia.

Complete results from qualifying for the penultimate of the FIA Formula 2 Championship in Sochi, Russia.  FIA Formula 2 - Russia Qualifying Results

Daniel Ricciardo was pleasantly surprised by Red Bull's pace during second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday after finishing the session fourth-fastest, beating both Ferrari Formula 1 drivers.

Trawling through the wider Formula 1 news sources in the build-up to this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix, the major story was about as left-field as you could get.

Antonio Giovinazzi said he felt much calmer behind the wheel of the Sauber Formula 1 car during practice for the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi knowing that he will be racing for the team next year.

Full BSB FP2 results from Assen

Sebastian Vettel said Ferrari has "some catching up to do" after struggling to match Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton for pace through second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday in Sochi, finishing more than half a second off the pace.

Full WorldSBK FP3 results at Magny-Cours

Full free practice three results for the eleventh round of the 2018 World Superbike Championship at Magny-Cours, French. 1. Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10RR 1m 37.202s* 2. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10RR 1m 37.403s **

Full free practice two results for the eleventh round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) at Assen. 1. Leon Haslam GBR JG Speedfit Kawasaki ZX-10RR 1m 36.535s 2. Gino Rea GBR OMG Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 36.673s

Lewis Hamilton headed up a one-two finish for Mercedes in second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday afternoon, as Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel ended the session more than half a second off the pace.

Full results from Free Practice 2 for the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom, round 16 of the 2018 Formula 1 season. 2018 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 Results

Full free practice two results for the tenth round of the 2018 World Supersport championship at Magny-Cours, France. 1. Jules Cluzel FRA NRT Yamaha YZF-R6 1m 410941s 2. Lucas Mahias FRA GRT Yamaha YZF-R6 1m 41.180s

Sebastien Ogier will join forces with Citroen Total Abu Dhabi WRT from 2019 in the World Rally Championship.

Full WorldSBK FP2 results from Magny-Cours Tom Sykes has eaten into Jonathan Rea’s advantage in the second free practice session at Magny-Cours as Kawasaki continue to dominate.

Full free practice two results for the eleventh round of the 2018 World Superbike Championship at Magny-Cours, French. 1. Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10RR 1m 37.202s* 2. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10RR 1m 37.403s

Sergey Sirotkin believes his Formula 1 future should be resolved “quite soon” as he looks set to remain with Williams for 2019.