Rossi's new team-mate
Although he is one of the ‘New Faces' in MotoGP this year, there can't be many World Championship fans unfamiliar with the career of Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo.

The Spaniard has been the main attraction in 250cc for the past two seasons, providing a combination of dominance and entertainment not seen since the formative years ... [ more ]

A testing role for the former WRC winner
Markko Martin has signed as the official test driver for the Subaru World Rally Team, as the team steps up its testing programme in preparation for the launch of its all-new Impreza World Rally Car.

The 32 year old Estonian, who won the Bettega Memorial Rally at the end of last year driving an SWRT entered Subaru ... [ more ]

Stands by organizers decision
While registering disappointment in the cancellation of the Dakar 2008, KTM stands firmly behind the decision of the organizers not to go ahead following threats from terrorist groups to disrupt the rally.

This, the recent murder of innocent tourists and the current climate of political unrest in parts of Africa, are all ... [ more ]

The 2008 Dakar cancelled by the organisers
The organisers of the 2008 Dakar, Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), today confirmed at a press conference in Lisbon that the decision had been taken to cancel this year's rally which was due to start from the Portuguese capital tomorrow morning, Saturday, January 5.

An official statement issued by A.S.O. stated ... [ more ]

McLaren handed the final numbers
Despite finishing his rookie season in second place, the FIA on Friday confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will carry the number 22 on his McLaren Mercedes this year.

The McLaren squad get the final free numbers due to its exclusion from the 2007 constructors' championship.

The FIA released the official entry list for ... [ more ]