Jenson Button has called for the immediate introduction of closed cockpits in single-seater motor-racing to avoid any further fatalities.

A horrifying crash on the last lap of a race at Daytona International Speedway has injured at least 30 fans.

Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa again today found themselves at war both on and off track in a dispute that has overshadowed the Indian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel is just two victories shy of equalling a record many thought would never be touched after his latest triumph in today’s inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton has again fallen foul of the stewards to quickly sour his Indian Grand Prix experience.

ITALIAN rider Marco Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries yesterday after crashing and being hit by two other riders at the Malaysian MotoGP motorcycle race.

Racing driver Dan Wheldon was being remembered today not only as a champion driver but as a devoted husband, caring father, loyal friend, beloved son – and a neat freak.

The funeral of British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon will be held in Florida tomorrow, series organisers have confirmed.

The FIA are to assist the IndyCar Series’ investigation into the crash that killed British racer Dan Wheldon.

Coroner Michael Murphy said IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon died of blunt head trauma after a spectacular 15-car wreck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

EVERY race car driver heads onto the track understanding this race could be the last and hoping it won’t be.

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Dan Wheldon after the champion driver was killed in yesterday’s Las Vegas Indy 300 race.

LEWIS HAMILTON was handed his first victory for 10 races on a plate following what Mark Webber described as “a disaster” of a Turkish Grand Prix for Red Bull.

SCOT Dario Franchitti amazingly escaped unhurt from a horrifying crash during the IndyCar Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

Scot Dario Franchitti amazingly escaped unhurt from a horrifying crash during the IndyCar Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

Dan Wheldon fears rain could hamper his defence of the Indianapolis 500 crown after practice was cut short today.

The new BMW-Sauber team have completed their line-up for next season by recruiting Robert Kubica as their tester.

Heikki Kovalainen has his eyes on a Formula One race drive in 2007 after confirming he will be Renault’s third driver next season.

Former Indy Racing League champion Tony Kanaan will get his first taste of Formula One when he tests for BAR-Honda next week.

Dario Franchitti feels he is “pretty close” to the ideal set-up as he looks to follow in the footsteps of fellow Scot Jim Clark and win the Indianapolis 500.

THE start of the Irish Tarmac Championship looms — beginning with the Galway International Rally — and Pirelli Tyres are the series sponsor.

Donegal's, Damien Faulkner finished seventh in the fourth round of the Dayton Lights Championship at Milwaukee where fellow Irishman, Derek Higgins was out of the race in the early stages.