The FIM World Superbike Championship has added a new sponsor to its roster, with Fassi Gru, an Italian hydraulic crane manufacturer, on board with the series promoted by Dorna Sports for the first time, while race organisers also confirmed Phillip Island, near Melbourne, has signed a new contract with the sport. read more
Daimler, the German Automotive company, has acquired full control of the Mercedes-Benz’s Formula One Team following the announcement earlier this week that Aabar Investments has agreed to sell its stake in the operation. read more
As part of Puma’s Race Off challenge, Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver Nico Rosberg has raced Agentinean footballer Sergio Agüero at the Donnington Park Racing Circuit. read more
Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One’s commercial rights holder, has announced plans to increase F1’s presence in America by staging three Grand Prix races in the country. read more
The Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for at least another three years after organisers secured a contract to continue hosting the event at a reduced rate. read more
Classis Car Events, a Motorsport SA promoter, is reportedly lobbying for a World Endurance championship event - which could take place at Welkom’s Phakisa Raceway. read more
NASCAR, North America's most popular motorsport series, will join Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) in a unique partnership for the very first time in 2012, … read more
Bernie Ecclestone, the president and CEO of Formula One Management, has dismissed fears about staging the Bahrain Grand Prix next month. read more
Rexona and CLEAR, two of the world¹s biggest personal care brands, have signed a joint sponsorship deal with the Lotus F1 Team. read more
Two South African competitors were tragically killed in separate accidents this weekend. Multiple champion Curt Alchin was killed in an accident at the Victory Raceway in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, while motorcyclist Wim Pretorius died in the Day of the Champion event at Zwartkops Raceway, near Pretoria on the same day. read more
The Williams Formula One team has announced a new partnership with Michael Johnson Performance Inc (MJP), the company founded by Olympic legend Michael Johnson. read more
Formula One will return to South Africa by 2013, according to Bernie Ecclestone, the president and CEO of Formula One Management. read more
Despite the disruption in Bahrain this year and doubts about the track in Texas, Formula One's 2012 calendar will mirror that released in August. read more
A Formula One race will take place in front of the Manhattan skyline from 2013, with a street-circuit in New Jersey set to be added to the calendar. read more
The International Motorcycling Federation has announced the provisional race calendar for 2012 – with Argentina set for a return from 2013. read more
Following a gruelling twelve days for both the running and driving teams competing in the Continental Run2Stop Challenge from Cape Town - it was the driving team who crossed the finish line first, in a dramatic final sprint into Johannesburg. read more
Pirelli has announced that it has extended its partnership with the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) Superbike World Championship for the 2013-15 seasons. read more
The Japanese MotoGP will go ahead in October despite some of the leading riders refusing to go because of radiation fears – according to the sport’s governing body, the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM). read more
MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo and current championship leader Casey Stoner have ruled out taking part in this year’s Japanese Grand Prix over radiation fears. read more
Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya will host MotoGP for at least another five years after promoters Dorna revealed it has extended its contract until 2016. read more
Ferrari and Puma have announced a long-term extension to their partnership, with Puma continuing as the official licensing partner for Ferrari branded products and the official supplier of team and race wear for Scuderia Ferrari. read more
Nokia will team up with the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), as part of a new multi-year partnership announced by WRC promoter North One Sport. read more
The MotoGP grid could be set to increase substantially from next season, with the governing body FIM announcing that 11 teams, comprising of 16 riders, have been invited to take part in the next stage of selection to compete in the sport. read more
Broadcasters SuperSport has acquired the rights for the AMA Motocross Championship Highlights Series from 2011 to 2013. read more
Volkswagen has announced that it will be returning to the FIA World Rally Championship from 2013. read more
Southern Africa’s first social rally, the Put Foot Rally, gets underway in just over six weeks time, and places and sponsorships are still available. read more
The provisional calendar for the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship has been announced following an extensive period of consultation between the WRC promoter North One Sport, individual event organisers, competing teams and the FIA, motorsport’s world governing body. read more
Austin, Texas, will host a round of the MotoGP championship from 2013 – the third round to be held in the United States. read more
World Rally Championship (WRC) manufactures are calling on the sport to endorse live internet streaming in order to move the sport forward. read more
The Japanese MotoGP has been pushed back until later in the season following the deadly earthquake and tsunami last week. read more
The company responsible for promoting the World Rally Championship (WRC), North One Sport, has been acquired by Convers Sports Initiatives (CSI), a sports marketing group who aim to increase the growth of the WRC. read more
The Aragon MotorLand MotoGP will continue for at least the next six years after the race organisers Dorna signed a new long-term deal with the Spanish venue. read more
Whether at the Sharks or at the Springboks, I am going to push for a place to start.
Bismarck du Plessis is ready for his return into the Springbok side after 10 months out with injury.
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