De Puniet upstages contenders in Australia

Kawasaki's Randy de Puniet upstaged the world title contenders by clocking the fastest time in Friday's second free practice for the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix.

Capirossi fastest in practice for Australian GP

Italy's Loris Capirossi clocked the fastest time in opening free practice for the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Friday.

Accusations, insults fly as showdown looms

The accusations and insults are flying, a sure sign that Formula One's title battle is reaching boiling point.

Williams say they can climb back up F1 mountain

Former champions Williams believe they can reclaim their place among Formula One's elite despite what founder Frank Williams calls an "unblinkingly shocking" season.

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Rossi charge haunts Hayden in Australia

American Nicky Hayden arrived at Phillip Island this week knowing his MotoGP world championship lead will come under a formidable onslaught in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.

Motor racing legend Peter Brock to receive state funeral

Victorian state premier Steve Bracks on Tuesday announced details of a state funeral for Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock, as police continue to investigate the rallying accident that killed him.

Alonso insult "below belt", says Schumacher manager

Michael Schumacher's manager has accused Fernando Alonso of "pitiful behaviour" after the Formula One world champion described the German ace as the least sporting driver of all time. Bild newspaper quoted Willi Weber on Wednesday as saying that Alonso's comment to Spain's Radio Marca was an "unbelievable insult, totally below the belt."

FIA defends Monza safety after driver criticism

Formula One's governing body has defended safety measures at Monza and rebuked drivers who demanded urgent changes for next year's Italian Grand Prix.

Angry Armstrong blasts "sensationalism"

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong angrily dissociated himself from doping admissions by two former teammates and called the article citing them "sensationalism".

NASCAR unveils Canadian series

NASCAR, the popular American stock car property, is veering north of the border to launch a new Canadian racing series.

Alonso launches scathing attack on Schumacher

Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has launched a scathing attack on Michael Schumacher following the German driver's announcement that he will retire at the end of the season.