Jorge Lorenzo wins at Mugello

After the double win at Le Mans, Abarth celebrates Jorge Lorenzo's first place at Mugello in the TIM Italian Grand Prix with Yamaha. The Spanish pilot thus consolidates his position in the rankings and carries the Scorpion to the podium: Abarth is once again Official Sponsor and

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Pontus Tidemand gives Skoda Motorsport the first win of the season in the WRC 2

The speedy Swedes Pontus Tidemand/Jonas Andersson passed the ultimate endurance test at the Rally Portugal and gave Skoda Motorsport their first win of the season in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC 2). Despite two damaged tyres on the

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Sahara Force India confirms Sergio Perez for 2016 season

Sergio Perez will remain in Sahara Force India colours next year with the 25-year-old Mexican confirmed for the 2016 season.

Since joining the team in 2014, Sergio has continued to build his reputation as one of the most exciting drivers on the grid. The extension gives both

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Winners of the Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy announced

University engineering student Daniel Sanham from Newton Aycliffe, County Durham has been awarded the career opportunity of a lifetime in Formula One as Infiniti announced the winners of this year's Performance Engineering Academy 2015.

Beating nine other finalists

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Bruno Senna confirmed as McLaren P1 GTR Driver Programme mentor

Former Formula 1 and current McLaren GT factory driver Bruno Senna has joined the McLaren P1 GTR Driver Programme and will act as mentor at each of the exclusive events. Senna, who was announced as a McLaren GT factory driver earlier this year, will

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Guerlain Chicherit to join World RX with JRM Racing for France and Italy

Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit will enter the upcoming French and Italian rounds of the 2015 FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy.  Chicherit, a four-time World Champion in freeriding, will drive a Mini RX Supercar prepared

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7th Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare Rally winners announced

The 7th Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare concluded in the City of Pearls - Hyderabad. The 105 teams with 170 participants covered a distance of 2,000 km as they passed through some of the picturesque locations of Bangalore, Hampi, Bellary and Shimoga. The rally

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Entries open for the fifth annual Henry Surtees Challenge 2015

The best of British young motorsport talent are invited to enter the 'Henry Surtees Challenge', which is taking place on October 7, 2015 at Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Chatham, Kent. This superb annual is organised by former F1 World Champion, John Surtees OBE and

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John Hopkins confirmed as permanent rider for Lloyds British Moto Rapido Ducati team

John Hopkins has been confirmed as the permanent rider for the Lloyds British Moto Rapido Ducati team for the rest of the 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship season. Hopkins replaces the Czech rider Jakub Smrz, who was injured following a heavy crash in

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Maruti Suzuki flags off 7th edition of motorsport rally Dakshin Dare

Maruti Suzuki flagged off its annual southern motorsport rally Dakshin Dare 2015 from the Orion Mall at Bengaluru, India. In its 7th edition, the rally this year sees more than 40 per cent new participation. 105 teams comprising of 170 participants will cover a total of 2,000

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Infiniti launches the 'Ultimate Test Drive' campaign, drive a real F1 car

Infiniti has launched the 'Ultimate Test Drive' campaign providing one lucky motorist from the UK the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a real Formula One car with instruction from Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat.

Customers who visit any UK Infiniti centre and

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Lexus sets the pulse racing with the world's first Heartbeat Car

Driving a great car can stimulate the senses and quicken the heartbeat. Now Lexus has created the world's first vehicle that directly translates the driver's heart patterns into a striking visual display across the bodywork.

The one-off RC F high-performance coupe is the result

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Volkswagen develops new Golf for the racetrack

A new Golf for the racetrack. Volkswagen Motorsport is developing its first racing car based on the seventh-generation Golf. The production-based, 330 ps concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR regulations and is intended to help Volkswagen evaluate

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Tommi Makinen leads Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC Return in 2017

Toyota Gazoo Racing has determined its team structure leading up to Toyota's return to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will serve as Team Chairman while Tommi Makinen, a celebrated WRC veteran, will be offering his expertise

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Drive for Life names as official charity partner to Euro RX

Drive for Life (DFL), the Norwegian charity, is to become the official charity partner to the FIA European Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy (Euro RX), after agreeing terms with Championship promoter, IMG. The new partnership will help DFL expand

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Virgin Racing and DS announce partnership in Formula E Championship

The Virgin Racing Formula E team backed by Sir Richard Branson, and the DS Brand, represented by CEO, Yves Bonnefont, have announced a new partnership and the creation of the DS Virgin Racing team taking effect ahead of the 2015/16 FIA Formula E season.

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The race is on: Apply now as a Porsche Junior

Talented young drivers have until August 1, 2015 to put themselves forward to become a Porsche Junior for the 2016 motorsport season. With its successful development programme for young hotshots, Porsche has opened the door for prospective candidates

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Honda Yuasa Racing sign Jack Clarke as first member of new Driver Development Programme

Honda Yuasa Racing has launched a new Driver Development Programme and signed Jack Clarke as its first member, as the most successful team in recent times in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship looks to the future.

Honda has clinched five drivers'

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Mercedes AMG Petronas signs new three-year contract with Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes AMG Petronas announced that it has finalised a new contract with Lewis Hamilton for the 2016 to 2018 Formula One seasons inclusive.

Lewis joined Mercedes AMG Petronas in 2013, winning his first race for the Silver Arrows in Hungary that year. In 2014, he claimed 11

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Mini announces Harry Hunt as the new brand ambassador for the Dakar Rally 2016

Mini UK announced British rally driver, Harry Hunt, as the new Mini brand ambassador and one of youngest contenders for the Dakar Rally 2016 title.

As part of the Mini All4 Racing team, London-based Hunt, 26, will drive 10,000 kilometres across deserts, mountains,

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