2012

MotoGP lap times as of 12pm on Thursday, during the third and final day of the second official Sepang test.

Michael Rutter is a doubt for the international North West 200 in May due to a lack of funding for his road racing campaign

Riccardo Patrese is certain that Michael Schumacher isn't the same driver as he was in 2006 and before, claiming a 'small loss in performance' is costing the German.

Rubens Barrichello is set to be backed by sponsorship from construction company Brasil Maquinas to enable him to compete in IndyCar in 2012, say reports.

Dallara are to produce new rear wheel guards for the 2012 IndyCar chassis for use on high speed ovals, the series announced Tuesday.

"With people making comparisons to Casey Stoner we were surprised when no offers for a ride or sponsors came for 2012"

An on-board lap of Sepang with Repsol Honda's MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner, recorded during pre-season testing in February.

Seiji Ara to race the Pescarolo-run Dome in the Le Mans 24 Hours

'I want to make the best of the testing time to properly change my style to suit the 'thousand' and make small steps towards becoming competitive in a very tough class' - Josh Elliott

Despite expecting better results in 2012, the Williams F1 team acknowledges that losing Adrian Newey was a major error of judgement.

Max Biaggi takes victory in the opening race of the season, but it is his comeback from 24th to second place in race two that earns him plaudits at Phillip Island.

Full race results for the opening round of the 2012 World Supersport Championship at Phillip Island, Australia.

Full race results (1) for the opening round of the 2012 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Australia.

Combined testing times from the second pre-season session of the year in Spain

British GP2 driver Sam Bird has called time on the feeder series, and switched to a new opportunity in Formula Renault 3.5/World Series by Renault for 2012.

Full qualifying times and grid positions for the opening round of the 2012 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Australia.

Danica Patrick's accident at the end of the first Gatorade Duel on Thursday stole the headlines from the race winners, and had even veteran racers wincing at the impact.

Ross Brawn denies reports of a contract extension having been offered to Michael Schumacher

Rob Hedley joins John Thorne in a two car Thorney Motorsport line-up for the new BTCC season

"The first two days were not very productive, but we kept working hard and finally today we received our reward" - Aleix Espargaro.

Picture of the new Ioda MotoGP machine

As the opening round at Phillip Island looms, Crash.net looks ahead to the 2012 World Superbike Championship season.

Jarno Trulli reveals he turned down a drive with Ferrari while still with Toyota

'The bike has the potential to win the race and I have the potential to win the race and I am very hungry to win again' - Kenan Sofuoglu