Spainish F1 race presents triple leadership draw

The Spanish Grand Prix Formula One car race in this weekend presents a triple draw between drivers Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen.

Valencia GP plan sparks political storm

Valencia has reached an agreement to host a grand prix from 2008 on a circuit around the Spanish city's new America's Cup port, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday.

Hamilton keeps his eyes on the prize

Lewis Hamilton has been so focused on his extraordinary Formula One debut that he has shut out everything around him before races -- including scantily-clad 'grid girls'

Schumacher to keep an eye on Ferrari's rivals

Michael Schumacher will keep a close eye on Ferrari's rivals in Spain this weekend when he attends his first Formula One Grand Prix since he retired last year.

Earnhardt Jr. to leave DEI team at end of season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said on Thursday he will be leaving the company founded by his late father and looking to join another Nascar team next year.

Valencia agrees deal for F1 grand prix from 2008

The Spanish city of Valencia has reached an agreement to host a grand prix on a street circuit around the new America's Cup port from 2008, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced on Thursday.

Singapore F1 looks unlikely in 2008

The chance that Singapore will host its first Formula One race next year looks remote because organisers and the government cannot agree on how to fund the $70 million event, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.

Fisichella doubts he will be on F1 podium in 2007

Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella doubts he will stand on the Formula One podium this year despite starting the season with high hopes at a team that won both championships in 2006 and 2005.

Alonso leads the way to Spain

Fernando Alonso will start his home Spanish Grand Prix as Formula One championship leader for the third year in a row this weekend but with more of a fight on his hands than ever

Most NASCAR teams want COT in 2008

Despite complaints about the Car of Tomorrow, most teams want NASCAR to use the car exclusively in 2008. The COT is being phased into competition, with 16 races scheduled this season. Although the original plan was to use it exclusively in 2009, NASCAR will move it up a year if teams are on board.

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Johnson pulls away for fourth NASCAR win of season

Jimmie Johnson won his fourth NASCAR race of the season with victory at Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday.