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Ecclestone 'faces bribe charges'

FORMULA One mogul Bernie Ecclestone faces charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, according to a German newspaper report.

Pirelli to changes tyres for Canada

PIRELLI will make changes to its Formula One tyres from next month's Canadian Grand Prix after widespread complaints from drivers.

Red Bull furious at tyre maker

RED Bull team boss Dietrich Mateschitz has launched a scathing attack on the current state of Formula One.

Ricciardo could step up to Mark

YOUNG Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is winning the race for a Red Bull drive next year, according to team bosses.

Webber past best, says boss

RED Bull team chief Christian Horner has cast doubts over the future of Mark Webber, saying the Australian driver is past his peak.

Alonso's Spain win thrills home fans

Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso

DOUBLE champion Fernando Alonso thrilled a huge 95,000 flag-waving home crowd when he drove his Ferrari to victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.

V8s 'can be big in America'

THE American boss of Nissan motorsport has predicted the V8 Supercars will storm into the USA and be a success.

Hot lap gives Courtney Texas edge

HOLDEN driver James Courtney has become a YouTube hit among his V8 Supercar rivals.

V8s v NASCAR - Who wins?

WITH V8s about to take their bow in the US, we look at how the Aussie Supercars compare to their NASCAR equivalents.

TV exec to lead V8 Supercars

V8 SUPERCARS has named former television heavyweight James Warburton to replace David Malone as the sport's latest CEO.

V8s in export drive

THE V8 Supercars could become Australia's greatest sporting export with the "Bathurst of America".

Whincup grabs Bull by the horns

JAMIE Whincup staged a stunning rescue mission yesterday to blast his way to a bruising Perth victory.

Pedrosa wins Spanish MotoGP

DANI Pedrosa gained his first win of the season when he took out the Spanish MotoGP.

Lorenzo takes pole at Spain GP

JORGE Lorenzo won his second pole of the MotoGP season on Saturday in the qualifying session for the Spain Grand Prix.

Stoner misses bikes, but not MotoGP

AUSTRALIAN Casey Stoner admits he misses riding motorbikes, but says fans shouldn't expect him back in MotoGP ranks any time soon.

Marquez youngest MotoGP winner

VIDEO: Spain's Marc Marquez has won the Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP, becoming the youngest rider to win a race in the sport's elite series.

Marquez seizes US MotoGP pole

SPAIN'S Marc Marquez put his Honda on pole position for the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas on just his second MotoGP weekend.

Video: Lorenzo wins opener

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: SPANISH world champion Jorge Lorenzo has won the season-opening Qatar MotoGP staged under floodlights.

V8s roar to top of sporting tree

V8 SUPERCARS, a sport that was once a season-by-season proposition roars past the AFL as the king of average crowds in 2013.

Nissan out to dominate V8s

NISSAN heavyweight Peter Jones pledges his full support to the Nissan V8 team, aiming to help roll Holden in season 2014.

Sutil to drive for Sauber next year

ADRIAN Sutil has signed on to drive for Sauber next year in Formula One.

Perez does deal to stay in F1

DUMPED McLaren driver Sergio Perez will race on in Formula 1, the Mexican confirming a switch to Force India.

FIA calls for new F1 team

MOTORSPORT'S world ruling body FIA publicly calls for a new Formula One team for the 2015 or 2016 season until at least 2020.

Holden demise the death of V8s?

EXCLUSIVE: V8 Supercars are boldly considering removing the iconic "V8" from the name of Australia's third biggest national sport.

'Sheene Medal win humbling'

HOLDEN'S Craig Lowndes looks back on the 2013 V8 Supercars season after winning the Barry Sheene Medal for a fourth time.

Double points absurd: Vettel

WORLD champion Sebastian Vettel has slammed a Formula One rule change where double points are splashed out at the season finale.

Double points for last race of F1 year

FORMULA One will award double points for the last race of the season from next year as the FIA chases a climactic season finale.

The V8 awards you won't see

NOT THE V8 AWARDS: THROW on a tux or frock and enjoy our list of gongs that won't be handed out at tonight's V8 Gala ...

Diener roars to Dakar dream

SOUTH Australian motorcyclist Shane Diener has landed his dream of riding in the toughest off-road rally on the planet - Dakar.

Briscoe's eyes on Indy title

RYAN Briscoe is focused on winning the IndyCar Series title after signing with reigning champions Chip Ganassi Racing.

Thanks for the memories, Holden

AS Holden prepare to stop building cars in Australia, SPEED takes a look back at their rich history in motorsport.

Our love for Senna 'amazing'

AYRTON Senna's nephew will get his chance to drive his uncle's F1 title-winning McLaren at next year's Top Gear Festival.

Red Bull poach Bathurst champ

Red Bull lure reigning Bathurst champion Steven Richards away from Ford Performance Racing for the 2014 Pirtek Enduro Cup.

Australia back on MotoGP grid

AUSTRALIA'S long-running streak of riders in MotoGP will continue in 2014, Broc Parkes signing to ride for PBM.

Webber in first Porsche drive

AUSSIE Mark Webber has wasted little time dwelling on his F1 career, opting instead for a first drive in the Porsche LMP1 racer.

F1 champ Vettel to be a dad

FORMULA One world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to become the fastest father on the planet with his girlfriend expecting their first child.

From reject to driving immortal

BEFORE he became an immortal on the streets of Sydney, Jamie Whincup was a reject driver offering to race for free.

V8 racers bound for Le Mans

Nissan is considering parachuting one of their four pilots into a factory-backed car for next year's Le Mans 24 Hours.

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