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

The roar of high-performance car engines filled the air as thousands of fans, friends and car enthusiasts descended on a Los Angeles suburb to pay tribute to Paul Walker at the site where the Fast & Furious actor died in a fireball car crash.

Scottish racing driver Dario Franchitti has been admitted to hospital after a crash at the IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Houston.

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.

Ryan Newman revealed “the push from heaven” was key to his thrilling victory in the 50th Daytona 500 on Sunday night.

VICTORY in the IndyCar Series title race has helped Dario Franchitti eclipse the transatlantic record of legendary fellow Scotsman Jim Clark.