Motorsport
End of the road for Barbagallo
Motorsport's governing body has axed the Perth leg of the V8 Supercars series.
Barnett says State kept in the dark
The WA Government says it did not receive a reply when it asked V8 Supercars organisers about possible improvements to the pit areas at the Barbagallo Raceway.
February 9, 2010, 5:26 pm
Barbagallo bosses angry over V8 axing
V8 Supercars organisers have been accused of displaying a "bullying attitude" when dumping the only West Australian round of the 2010 championship.
February 9, 2010, 3:26 pm
End of the road for Barbagallo
The Perth leg of the V8 Supercars series has been axed after the motorsport's governing body made good on its threat to withdraw the WA event at Barbagallo Raceway from this season's competition.
February 9, 2010, 6:07 am-
Webber's F1 wins raise Melbourne hopes
Mark Webber will be Australia's first grand prix-winning driver in action in 24 years when he competes at next month's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
February 8, 2010, 5:06 pm -
Perth V8 event scrapped
The V8 Supercars round in Perth has been scrapped by the sport's governing body, with officials labelling the circuit "third world".
February 8, 2010, 4:45 pm 
Rampant Rossi outlines future ambitions
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi says he could keep racing for years, after completing two days of testing in Malaysia for the upcoming season on what is considered an improved Yamaha.
February 8, 2010, 1:58 pm
Ambrose aiming higher at 2010 NASCAR
Australian NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose believes his breakthrough 2009 will mean little if he can't improve this year.
February 8, 2010, 9:50 am-
Rampant Rossi outlines future ambitions
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi says he could keep racing for years, after completing two days of testing for the upcoming season on an improved Yamaha.
February 6, 2010, 3:14 am 
Mansell to compete in Le Mans 24hr race
LE MANS, France (AFP) - Britain's Nigel Mansell, who won the Formula One title in 1992, will compete in the Le Mans 24-hour race for the first time on June 12-13, organisers said Thursday.
February 4, 2010, 10:08 pm
Heidfeld to test drive Schumacher's F1 Mercedes
STUTTGART, Germany (AFP) - Germany's Nick Heidfeld will test drive the Mercedes GP team's Silver Arrow Formula One car for seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher, it was announced on Thursday.
February 4, 2010, 10:08 pm-
Tander a fan of V8 'grand slam' idea
V8 Supercar driver Garth Tander believes a proposed "grand slam" for the sport could prove a boon in terms of international promotion.
February 4, 2010, 4:29 pm 
Button targets McLaren seat of power
F1 champion Jenson Button drove a McLaren for the first time on Wednesday, but like all new car owners, the Briton spent a lot of time adjusting his seat.
February 4, 2010, 11:13 am
Alonso leads F1 testing with Ferrari
Fernando Alonso took to his Ferrari immediately as the two-time Formula One champion produced the fastest time in the season's first testing session.
February 4, 2010, 3:38 am
It's easier than I thought, says Schumacher
VALENCIA, Spain (AFP) - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher admitted his high-profile return to Formula One after a three-year absence was easier than he thought.
February 4, 2010, 2:12 am
Bargwanna ready to ride with Kelly gang
V8 Supercar driver Jason Bargwanna believes the Kelly gang is ready to topple the category's powerhouse Triple Eight and Holden Racing Team operations.
February 3, 2010, 11:52 am
Schumacher given final F1 all-clear
Michael Schumacher has completely recovered from his neck injury and is fit to challenge for the Formula One world title this season, says his doctor.
February 3, 2010, 7:20 am
Massa sets pace in Valencia
VALENCIA, Spain (AFP) - Felipe Massa set the pace in his Ferrari for the second day of testing ahead of the 2010 Formula One season here on Tuesday.
February 3, 2010, 3:13 am
Renault boss upbeat despite Kubica's lack of pace
VALENCIA, Spain (AFP) - New Renault director Eric Boullier said he was pleased on Tuesday with his team's performance in pre-season testing here despite being bottom of the standings after two-days of racing.
February 3, 2010, 2:02 am-
Massa fastest again at F1 testing
Felipe Massa continued to show no effects from the life-threatening injuries sustained last year as the Ferrari driver led Formula One testing on Tuesday.
February 2, 2010, 8:49 pm 
Skaife happy to be 2nd banana to Lowndes
In a sign that he is mellowing in semi-retirement, Mark Skaife said he was more than happy for Craig Lowndes to be the boss in their driving partnership.
February 2, 2010, 4:35 pm
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