Heikki Kovalainen topped the times for the revived McLaren-Mercedes team after the opening free practice session for the formula one Hungarian Grand Prix.
Valentino Rossi heads to the British GP this weekend chasing his eighth victory at Donington Park, but will face stiff competition from a resurgent Casey Stoner.
Australian Mark Webber, who claimed his maiden victory at the German Grand Prix two weeks ago, will stay with the Red Bull team next season.
Red Bull’s Formula One success this year means Australia’s Mark Webber could be in an uncompetitive car next season.
Following an up and down weekend in Germany, Chris Vermeulen looks ahead to a Donington race in which he always fares well.
Valentino Rossi held off Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo to win a thrilling German MotoGP race here on Sunday, for his 101st career victory.
Italy’s Valentino Rossi was fastest in the rain to grab pole position for the German MotoGP.
Casey Stoner grabbed a fraction of a second advantage over Dani Pedrosa in a rain-reduced first practice session at the German MotoGP.
The mystery illness that has been hampering Casey Stoner’s MotoGP campaign has been identified, as the championship battle heads to Germany for round nine.
Formula One team Toro Rosso has fired French driver Sebastien Bourdais.