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McLaren is prepared to improve Jenson Button’s contract terms to keep him from a potential move to Ferrari, with the team set to exercise its 2012 option.
Mauro Calo will attempt to slide a Mercedes-AMG saloon for 12 laps around Mercedes-Benz World, aiming to surpass the existing 2.44km drift record.
Jens Eklund’s custom Audi A5, now packing 1000hp from a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, is stripped and modified for serious drag strip performance.
The seventeenth series of Top Gear will air from Sunday 26 June 2011, with new supercars and hot hatches lined up for the six-episode run.
Renault team owner Gerard Lopez has confirmed Robert Kubica will not race again in 2011 as the driver continues his recovery from injuries sustained in a rally crash.
Renault Sport Technologies has unveiled a radically modified Dacia Duster with 850hp, built specifically to challenge the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in June 2011.
Lexus entered a hybrid CT 200h, run by Gazoo Racing, into the VLN endurance series at the Nürburgring, completing its first competitive six-hour outing in the SP4 class.
Virgin Racing and Renault have dismissed speculation that Jérôme d’Ambrosio will be dropped before the end of the 2011 Formula One season, citing a valid contract and ongoing support.
Reports in Italy suggest Ferrari have approached Nico Rosberg’s management about his contract status, fuelling speculation over Felipe Massa’s position for 2012.
Marco Mapelli survived a dramatic six-roll accident on the start-finish straight during the 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup Italia race at Imola, escaping injury despite the severity of the wreck.
The first full trailer for Michael Bay’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon introduces new cast members and teases the film’s 3D action ahead of its summer 2011 release.
Renault F1 driver Robert Kubica is preparing for discharge from Santa Corona hospital after multiple surgeries following his rally crash in Italy.
Red Bull Racing is working to resolve its KERS reliability issues during the three-week break before the 2011 Turkish Grand Prix, following repeated problems for both Vettel and Webber.
Montante and Maserati have collaborated on a made-to-order, single-speed bicycle inspired by the 8CTF race car, limited to just 200 individually numbered units.
The New Delhi-area F1 track, set to host its first Grand Prix in October 2011, has been officially named Buddh International Circuit, invoking peace and calm.
Flavio Briatore has called on Ferrari to shift resources to its 2012 Formula One car after a disappointing start to the 2011 season with the 150 Italia.
The 2007 Formula One champion will tackle a split schedule this year, running a full World Rally Championship campaign while making his NASCAR debut in the United States.
Jimmy Keeney escaped injury after a spectacular end-over crash attempting the 70-foot jump at Irwindale Speedway during the first-ever Global RallyCross Championship event.
Sebastian Vettel led from pole to chequered flag at the Australian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton second and Vitaly Petrov taking a surprise podium for Renault.
Sebastian Vettel led from start to finish in Melbourne as Red Bull opted to remove KERS entirely, yet still outpaced rivals by a clear margin.
Mazda UK and Jota Sport have developed the MX-5 GT, a lightweight, 275bhp race car built for the Britcar Endurance Championship, not for the road.
David Coulthard has criticised the ongoing debate over the Australian Grand Prix’s future, as political and financial arguments continue to surround the Melbourne event.
Bernie Ecclestone has raised doubts over the future of the Australian Grand Prix, suggesting the 2011 season opener may be the last at Albert Park.
Michael Schumacher and his management have indicated a willingness to discuss a new Formula One contract with Mercedes, as the team shows improved performance in 2011.