On the verge of back-to-back V8 Supercar titles, Ford star Jamie Whincup won’t risk his championship for a race win at the upcoming weekend’s Sydney 500.
German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg on Monday confirmed he will race for the new team Mercedes Grand Prix team next season.
Veteran V8 Supercar driver Jason Bargwanna has signed with Kelly Racing for the 2010 season.
Michael Schumacher is unlikely to return to Formula One despite contact with new team Mercedes Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion’s spokesman said.
Ford’s Jamie Whincup has all but clinched the V8 Supercar championship after his nearest rival for the title Will Davison crashed out at Barbagallo Raceway on Sunday.
The future of the Perth V8 Supercar event remains up in the air, with talks between the sport’s bosses and the state government yet to ensure a deal for 2010 and beyond.
Ford’s Jamie Whincup has given his hopes of back-to-back V8 Supercar championships a massive boost with victory at Barbagallo Raceway as his nearest rival Will Davison missed the podium.
Australian motor racing star Marcos Ambrose is poised to end the NASCAR season on a high, qualifying third for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Series leader Jamie Whincup topped the practice timesheets at Barbagallo Raceway ahead of a weekend which will go a long way to determining whether he defends his V8 Supercar title.
Ford driver James Courtney edged out championship leader Jamie Whincup for the quickest time in an action-packed opening practice session for the V8 Supercars event at Barbagallo Raceway on Friday.