Archive for the ‘Motorsport’ Category

Nakajima gets Williams drive

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Japan’s Kazuki Nakajima will race for Williams next season, the Formula One team announce. The 22-year-old will partner Germany’s Nico Rosberg replacing the now retired Alexander Wurz.

Australian GP move considered

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Secret plans are apparently being tabled to move the Australia Grand Prix, the traditional Formula 1 season opener since 1996, from Albert Park to Flemington Racecourse, the site of the Melbourne Cup, according newspaper The Herald Sun.

Repsol Honda unveil 2008 bike

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

The Repsol Honda Team reveal the new racing prototype it will use to contest the 2008 MotoGP World Championship at the start of a day and a half of testing in Valencia.

Sykes joins Suzuki

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Rizla Suzuki sign rising star Tom Sykes to contest the 2008 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.