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.

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.

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.

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.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is set to make a decision on the future of the United States Grand Prix by July 12, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced on Saturday.

FERRARI aim to exploit Michael Schumacher’s new role as consultant to take away the question marks over Kimi Raikkonen.

Jacques Villeneuve’s dream of winning all four of motor racing’s major titles should move a step closer to reality tomorrow.

Fernando Alonso finally tested with McLaren today to overshadow young team-mate Lewis Hamilton again topping the timesheets.

Rubens Barrichello hopes Formula One’s return to Europe in San Marino this weekend will see him back at the front after a dismal start to life at Honda.

The Andretti name will return to the Indianapolis 500 in the shape of third-generation racer Marco after he passed his rookie test.

KIMI RAIKKONEN’S chase of the Formula One World Championship was as awe-inspiring as anything I’ve seen in nearly 40 years as a fan of motor racing.

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.

Jenson Button has the “remarkable” skills to propel him to world championship glory, according to BAR-Honda sporting director Gil de Ferran.

Jacques Villeneuve believes Formula One may never recover from the damage inflicted by the Indianapolis farce two weeks ago.

Juan Pablo Montoya hit back from his Canadian calamity to set the fastest time in first practice for the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

Struggling BAR-Honda have appointed former Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran as their new sporting director.

Juan Pablo Montoya finally got his hands on his 2005 McLaren today at Barcelona.

Ron Dennis believes Juan Pablo Montoya will become a better driver at McLaren.

Colin McRae has set his sights on bringing Michael Schumacher down to earth when the two clash in the Race of Champions later this year.

Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve insisted it was “business as usual” as he gears up for his return to Formula One.

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.

Ralf Schumacher admits other teams must be below par to give Williams any chance of victory at Monaco.

Juan Pablo Montoya believes he is in pole position to win the world title in his final season as a Williams driver.

Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has slammed title hopeful Juan Pablo Montoya for showing a lack of respect to his track rivals.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA will draw on memories of his greatest triumph to date as he looks to close the gap on championship leader Michael Schumacher at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

Johnny Herbert got his Le Mans weekend off to the perfect start after his Audi car qualified in provisional pole position last night for the 24-hour French classic.

Johnny Herbert has secured a test with new CART outfit Sigma.