Pakistan to miss next two rounds
Oct 31, 2008 A1GP
Team Pakistan will miss the next two rounds of the A1GP season while their car is modified to fit driver and seatholder Adam Khan into the cockpit
Pivato suffers tibia and pelvis fractures
Oct 31, 2008 WRC
Francois Duval’s co-driver Patrick Pivato is undergoing surgery this evening after sustaining a fractured pelvis and tibia in the Stobart Ford crew’s violent accident in Japan
Hirvonen dominates Japan leg one
Oct 31, 2008 WRC
Mikko Hirvonen has dominated a disrupted opening day of the Rally Japan, but his title rival Sebastien Loeb is in position to clinch the championship in third place
Stage eight also cancelled
Oct 31, 2008 WRC
Stage eight of the Rally Japan has also been cancelled in the wake of Francois Duval’s accident in SS6
Duval’s co-driver taken to hospital
Oct 31, 2008 WRC
Francois Duval’s co-driver Patrick Pivato has been taken to hospital after an accident in SS6 of the Rally Japan
SS6 stopped after Duval crash
Oct 31, 2008 WRC
Stage six of the Rally Japan has been stopped after Francois Duval crashed his Stobart Ford five kilometres from the start
Hirvonen takes early lead in Japan
Oct 31, 2008 WRC
Mikko Hirvonen leads an all-Ford top three after the opening morning of the Rally Japan, with Sebastien Loeb currently running a cautious fourth
Webber: Midfield battle is tightest ever
Oct 31, 2008 Formula One
Mark Webber says the battle behind the front running teams in Formula One is much tighter now than it has been in recent years, after his Red Bull Racing team have slipped to seventh place in the constructors’ standings despite a strong start to the season
Theissen pleased KERS was not delayed
Oct 31, 2008 Formula One
BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen believes the German car manufacturer were right not to accept a proposal to delay the introduction of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) for a season.
Coulthard prepares for emotional exit
Oct 31, 2008 Formula One
David Coulthard admits the emotions of his Formula One career coming to an end are now getting to him ahead of his send off in this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Bourdais relaxed about F1 future
Oct 31, 2008 Formula One
Sebastien Bourdais says he is feeling relaxed about his future in Formula One now that tweaks to his Scuderia Toro Rosso car have finally allowed him to get on top of its handling characteristics.
MP calls for action on Hamilton abuse
Oct 31, 2008 Formula One
A Labour Party MP has called on British Foreign Secretary David Milliband to demand that the Spanish government clamps down on racist abuse aimed at Lewis Hamilton on the internet.
Teams optimistic on swift cost cuts deal
Oct 31, 2008 Formula One
Leading Formula One team bosses are optimistic that a package of cost cuts can be agreed with the FIA soon, despite the ongoing controversy over plans to implement standard engines from 2010.
Massa edges Hamilton in first practice
Oct 31, 2008 Formula One
Felipe Massa beat his title rival Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in opening practice at Interlagos, after a very close battle between the championship combatants.
Hamilton ‘feels Senna connection’
Oct 31, 2008 Motor Sport
Lewis Hamilton reveals his admiration for the late Ayrton Senna, saying he feels he “shares something” with the three-time world champion.
Website racists target Hamilton
Oct 31, 2008 Motor Sport
Formula One’s governing body condemns racists who have targeted Lewis Hamilton with abusive website messages ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Rally of Japan live times (from WRC website)
Oct 31, 2008 Motor Sport
Live stage times from the Pioneer Carrozzeria Rally Japan in Sapporo.
Kauto back at Down Royal
Oct 31, 2008 Motor Sport
Former champion Kauto Star will race for the first time in Ireland on Saturday in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.
Cup blow for Godolphin
Oct 31, 2008 Motor Sport
Godolphin’s Melbourne Cup hopes have been dealt a blow after it was revealed that All The Good will miss the race.
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