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Watch: 'That was my bad' - Driver apologises after crash wipes out 21 cars in the NASCAR Daytona 500 

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Daytona 500 in a race overshadowed by a massive 21-car pile-up in Florida on Sunday.

Former Irish F1 driver launches €22m defamation lawsuit against US TV station over alleged use of racial slur 

Former Irish Formula One driver, Derek Daly, has filed a $25 million defamation lawsuit against the television station he spent 30 years broadcasting...

'Guess who's back' - Michael Dunlop confirms return to racing after death of brother William 

Michael Dunlop has revealed he will continue racing next year, after taking time out to consider his future following the death of his brother William.

'You've always been a fighter and you always will be' - Tributes paid to Michael Schumacher on his 50th birthday 

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his...

Michael Schumacher’s condition remains as guarded as ever as the world stops to honour F1 great’s 50th birthday 

Against the backdrop of celebrations marking Michael Schumacher's 50th birthday on Thursday,...

'We are doing everything humanly possible' - Michael Schumacher's family release rare statement on eve of his 50th birthday 

The family of stricken seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher have...

Ross Brawn supports the decision of Michael Schumacher's family to conceal the stricken driver's condition 

Michael Schumacher's family are right to conceal his medical condition, Ross Brawn, one of only a...

Paul Kimmage meets Eddie Jordan: Motorsport's master of illusion sets record straight on his extraordinary life 

A Monday morning at the Kensington Hotel in London. He descends from a suite on the first...

Michael Schumacher special report: 'Those round him love him - and thank God keep the curious away' 

Beware the malevolence of mundanity. Michael Schumacher's skiing prowess was well known to Formula One journalists, who would watch him...

Lewis Hamilton admits he 'chose wrong words' after describing Stevenage as 'the slums' 

Five-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton said he "chose the wrong words" when he referred to his hometown of Stevenage as "the slums"...

Michael Schumacher's teenage son will race in Formula Two next season 

Michael Schumacher's 19-year-old son Mick has moved a step closer to following his father into Formula One after the Prema team announced that he will race for them in Formula Two next season.

Hamilton ends stellar season on a high with another victory in Abu Dhabi 

Lewis Hamilton won the 73rd grand prix of his career to move within 18 of all-time leader Michael Schumacher and finish his season in style, but...

Robert Kubica returns to Formula One eights years after crash left him with partially severed arm 

Robert Kubica has completed his remarkable return to Formula One racing after being announced as a Williams driver for next season.

German teenager vows to return to racing following horror Formula 3 crash 

GERMANY'S Sophia Florsch has vowed to return to racing following the horror crash that fractured the teenage Formula 3 driver's spine.

VIDEO: Five injured in Macau Grand Prix horror crash that leaves driver Sophia Floersch with 'spinal fracture' 

Five people have been injured following a huge crash at the Macau Grand Prix after an airborne Formula 3 car struck and cleared a perimeter...

F1 star Max Verstappen handed two days of community service after calling rival a 'f*****g idiot' 

Max Verstappen has been sentenced to two days of community service by Formula One's governing body after he sensationally shoved Esteban Ocon...

Verstappen fumes after crash with 'idiot' Ocon hands Hamilton victory in Brazil 

Max Verstappen labelled Esteban Ocon a "f****** idiot" after the Red Bull driver was robbed of a brilliant victory following a sensational collision...

WATCH: 'What a f****** idiot' - Max Verstappen gets physical with Esteban Ocon following Brazilian Grand Prix 

Max Verstappen labelled Esteban Ocon a "f****** idiot" after the Red Bull driver was robbed of a...

Verstappen lays down marker in Brazil 

Mexican Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen picked up where he left off by lapping fastest for Red Bull in first practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

David Kennedy: 'Hamilton's long-distance drive to overtake rivals is far from over' 

Until last weekend, only two people in the world of Formula One achieved the rarified accolade of winning five driver championships - Argentina's...

Hamilton eyes Schumacher's record after securing fifth title 

Lewis Hamilton was yesterday crowned Formula One world champion for a fifth time, despite stuttering over the line in fourth at an incident-packed Mexican Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton's fifth title celebrations on ice after finishing third in US Grand Prix 

Lewis Hamilton must wait for his fifth Formula One world championship after the Mercedes driver finished third in a US Grand Prix won by Ferrari's...

Hamilton 'will match Schumi' 

Lewis Hamilton will match Michael Schumacher's record seven world championships before his Mercedes deal expires, Nigel Mansell has claimed with his fellow Briton standing on the brink of an historic title.

Vettel's ill-timed crash puts Hamilton on brink of title after Japan triumph 

Lewis Hamilton has been shocked by Sebastian Vettel's dramatic decline after his rival's crash in the Japanese Grand Prix left the Briton on the brink of winning his fifth world championship title.

Hamilton moves closer to title as Bottas gets pushed aside 

Lewis Hamilton stood by Mercedes' decision to manufacture a controversial win in Russia that takes him ever closer to a fifth world championship.

Hamilton adds to his lead after Ferrari blunder costs Vettel 

Lewis Hamilton took another major step towards winning his fifth world championship with a commanding victory at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen to leave Ferrari at end of the season as Charles Leclerc completes switch 

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will leave Ferrari at the end of the season.

Hamilton fends off Finn as Vettel again in a spin 

Ferrari locked out the front row on their home ground at Monza, but another mistake by Sebastian Vettel, tyre wear problems for Kimi Raikkonen and a brilliant drive by Lewis Hamilton saw him...

Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari used 'tricks' to help Sebastian Vettel win the Belgian Grand Prix 

Lewis Hamilton has claimed Ferrari used "tricks" to aide rival Sebastian Vettel's romp to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Halo saves Leclerc as Vettel avoids mayhem at Spa 

The Halo, a sporting innovation that was once almost thrown out on aesthetic grounds, might just have saved the first Formula One driver's life.

Michael Schumacher's manager says Formula 1 legend will not be moving to mansion in Majorca 

Reports that Michael Schumacher, the Formula 1 legend, will be moved to a £27 million mansion bought by his wife last month in Majorca are not...

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso announces retirement from Formula One 

Double world champion Fernando Alonso will retire from Formula One at the end of the season, his team McLaren said in a statement on Tuesday.

Grand Prix rider fighting for life after 'serious race incident' 

A rider at the Ulster Grand Prix is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious incident during the opening race on Saturday.

Hungary win sees Hamilton stretch lead over rival Vettel 

From taking pole in teeming rain to seizing victory in blistering sunshine, Lewis Hamilton yesterday underlined his status at this Hungarian Grand Prix as Formula One's man for all seasons.

Lewis Hamilton extends championship lead over Sebastian Vettel to 24 points after Hungarian Grand Prix win 

Lewis Hamilton dealt another blow to Sebastian Vettel's title hopes by winning the Hungarian...

'I will always have part of him with me, forever' - William Dunlop's partner Janine Brolly in emotional tribute 

William Dunlop's partner Janine Brolly has paid tribute to the road racing legend on his official...

Hamilton's prayers answered in epic win 

An emotional Lewis Hamilton last night said that his prayers had been answered after capturing one of the most remarkable victories of his Formula One career.

Hamilton won't seek radio revenge at Hockenheim 

Lewis Hamilton has insisted he will not sink to Sebastian Vettel's level by seeking radio revenge if he triumphs on his rival's home turf.

Huge crowds at funeral of 'inspiration' Dunlop 

Thousands of mourners packed the quiet country road outside Garryduff Presbyterian Church to say goodbye to one of motor racing's most loved sons - William Dunlop.

Lewis Hamilton accused of 'crying like a girl' and urged to 'take up ballet' by Kimi Raikkonen’s wife 

Lewis Hamilton has been accused of “crying like a girl” and urged to “take up ballet” by Kimi Raikkonen’s wife following his collision with the...

'It's in their blood and it's what they love to do' - Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy pay tribute to William Dunlop 

The tragic death of motorcycling star William Dunlop has cast a long shadow across the...

Death of biker William (32) is third to hit Dunlop motor racing dynasty 

The mood was subdued as the annual Skerries 100 motorcycle race went ahead yesterday, despite the tragic death of racer William Dunlop.

Accusations fly as Ferrari take out Hamilton 

The Formula One title battle was mired in anger and acrimony last night after Mercedes refused to rule out the possibility that Ferrari had cheated their way to victory in the British Grand Prix.

Tragic William Dunlop had fallen out of love with sport that claimed his life 

Tragic William Dunlop had revealed he no longer got a buzz from the sport that yesterday claimed his life.

Vettel outguns Hamilton 

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel pushed Formula One title rival and home race favourite Lewis Hamilton off the top of the British Grand Prix practice time-sheets yesterday while Max Verstappen crashed.

Rallying the world with your wife: Irish couple living their dream racing all over the globe 

My father's passion was cars and so he's responsible for the fact that it's mine too. He was a veterinary surgeon and he's also a freelance motoring...

Hamilton rages at Mercedes after Austria woe 

Lewis Hamilton dramatically retired from the Austrian Grand Prix as Formula One's title race was thrown wide open.

Error sees Hamilton pipped for pole by team-mate Bottas 

Lewis Hamilton will start from second place for the Austrian Grand Prix after he was beaten to pole position by his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas.

Vettel: DRS like Mario Kart 

Sebastian Vettel fears tomorrow's Austrian Grand Prix will resemble a computer game, as F1's rulers desperately attempt to jazz up the show.

Hamilton in cruise control after Vettel's latest mistake 

A dominant Lewis Hamilton took advantage of Sebastian Vettel's opening-lap crash with Valtteri Bottas to move back to the summit of the world championship.

Barrett and Kelly make it a hat-trick in Joule 

For the third year in succession, local crew Manus Kelly (below)and Donall Barrett in the Subaru Impreza took top place in the Joule Donegal International Rally, albeit in a completely...