Bridgestone Sepang test debrief
A busy three-day test session came to a close at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Thursday with the entire complement of Bridgestone-shod teams and riders in action at this opening MotoGP test of the 2008 season.

Work was centred on initial development of Bridgestone's latest generation tyres, including an ... [ more ]

“I guess you could say it's a perfect match”
The Kawasaki Racing Team is excited to announce that it will be joining forces with the meanest energy drink on the planet, Monster Energy, for its assault on the 2008 and 2009 MotoGP World Championships.

One of the two leading energy drink brands in the United States, Monster Energy has an undoubted passion ... [ more ]

More and more Top-Teams, registration still possible
Up to the 31st of January there still is the possibility to register for the new German rally in Libya. Dunes hundred of meters high, straight high speed pistes, endless sand, touristical highlights such as the Akakus-Mountains or the Mandara-Lakes are waiting for the participants – just a breathtaking landscape, ... [ more ]

Conway and Filippi to gain more test mileage
At the launch of the Honda's RA108 today, the team announced that Mike Conway and Luca Filippi will form its ‘Young Driver’ line-up for the coming season.

As part of the team's commitment to the development of young motorsport talent, the two GP2 drivers were invited to take part in a Young Driver Programme ... [ more ]

A new-look livery for the new challenger
The official presentation of the Honda’s 2008 challenger took place today at the team’s operational headquarters in Brackley.

The launch followed an initial shakedown period with the all-new RA108 in Valencia last week, in which the team’s race driver line-up of Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button put evaluation ... [ more ]

Smith picks up the pace in 125cc Jerez visit
After two days of Aprilia dominance, Red Bull KTM returned to the forefront in Jerez at the final session of 250cc action today ( Saturday).

Pleasant temperatures and less wind than earlier in the week allowed many riders to improve their times, but the two who really made it count were Mika Kallio and Hiroshi ... [ more ]

On the legendary Rallye Monte Carlo
BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen produced their best performance on the legendary Rallye Monte Carlo to finish second when the tough four-day event ended in Monaco today. The Finns, driving a Ford Focus RS World Rally Car, have never claimed a podium position on this opening round ... [ more ]

Former F1 racer to try his hand in Champ Car
Rocketsports Racing announced today that Enrique Bernoldi will drive for the team this year in the Champ Car World Series. The former Formula One driver is naturally excited to open a new chapter of his racing career in North America.

“I am very excited about my opportunity this year in Champ Car with Rocketsports ... [ more ]

Medium compound tyres in action in Valencia
The Valencia race circuit in Spain played host to Bridgestone’s medium compound Potenza for ten of Formula One’s eleven teams for the second test of 2008 on January 22-24.

The medium compound Potenza dry grooved racing tyre was in action for the entirety of the test which took place in dry conditions, with blue ... [ more ]