2009

Multiple world champion Alain Prost has poured oil on the waters of Michael Schumacher's decision not to return to Formula One at next weekend's European Grand Prix, suspecting that the German's neck injury might have been the tip of a bigger fitness iceberg.

Valentino Rossi claimed his fifth pole of the 2009 MotoGP season at Brno on Saturday by just 0.050sec from team-mate and title rival Jorge Lorenzo, despite a fast crash in the closing minutes.

Reigning 250cc world champion Marco Simoncelli took his third pole position of the season on his very last lap of qualifying at Brno on Saturday.

S?bastien Bourdais has revealed that he was informed he had been sacked by Scuderia Toro Rosso by text message - accusing his former employers of a lack of 'style' after being evicted from the Red Bull 'junior' concern's revolving ejector seat.

Full qualifying times from the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno, round eleven of the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. Third in the championship Casey Stoner has withdrawn from the next three events to try and cure the fatigue problems he has suffered at the last five rounds.

Rubens Barrichello has confirmed that Felipe Massa appears to be well on the way to recovery after visiting his fellow Brazilian at home during the extended break between Formula One grands prix.

A Crash.net feature in which Bridgestone's Tom Tremayne interviews a MotoGP rider at each of the remaining 2009 rounds. At Brno, it's Mika Kallio...

Already endorsed by current incumbent Max Mosley, former Ferrari team boss Jean Todt has been speaking about his candidacy for the soon-to-be-vacant FIA president role. Q: Why do you want to be FIA president?

Former 'works' WRC driver Toni Gardemeister has had a quiet year after Suzuki pulled the plug on its 'senior' World Rally programme back in December '08.

Clint Bowyer was wearing the logo of a breakfast cereal on his uniform following the July 4th weekend Sprint Cup race at Daytona, but he must have felt more like toast.

Toni Gardemeister has told Crash.net that he is 'working hard' to try and put together a programme that will see him back in action in 2010.

After musing over the options available to the current grand prix crop yesterday [see separate story - click here ], today we take a punt on just what the F1 2010 starti

The 2007 Rankings Champion stormed to victory in the feature Superbike race, which saw John McGuinness' absolute lap record decimated by the Manx Ace and set on the final lap at an astonishing 133.282mph.

Reigning MotoGP champion and 2009 title leader Valentino Rossi has expressed sadness at the withdraw of Casey Stoner from the next three rounds of the championship.

Valentino Rossi has indicated that the new MotoGP engine rules, which come into force at this weekend's Czech Republic Grand Prix, will reduce on-track tricks and celebrations - such as tyre-smoking burnouts - due to the strain they put on the engine.

A huge crowd of some 18,000 people gathered in Edinburgh city centre on Thursday to watch the Dunlop British Touring Car Festival.

2008 British Supersport Championship runner-up Hudson Kennaugh has split from the Linxcel-Seton Tuning Yamaha team.

It's that time of year again.

Michael Schumacher has revealed that he and Ferrari tried everything they could to make it possible for him to return to F1 for the European Grand Prix in Valencia next weekend - as observers argue it would be wise never to say never with regard to a comeback for the record-breaking seven-time wo

Michael Schumacher explains his decision not to return to Formula One at the European Grand Prix in Valencia, and talks about his neck injury, future plans and Ferrari's move to replace him with fellow veteran Luca Badoer. Q: How are you feeling?

Currently leading the championship in British F3 in his rookie season, the ever-smiling Daniel Ricciardo has high hopes as the 2009 season enters its final stages.

Team Maxxis could miss the next round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship season at Cadwell Park following David Johnson's accident during the Brands Hatch triple-header.

Three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss and British all-rounder Ben Collins have both spent time behind the wheel of one of Jack Daniel's Racing's Holden Commodore at Winton Motor Raceway in preparation for this season's endurance events.

Despite being denied the opportunity to return to Formula One at next weekend's European Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher would be given a chance to resurrect his career should Ferrari - and its rivals - be allowed to run three cars in future seasons.