Adam Carroll claimed Ireland’s first A1GP victory in sensational style in Mexico City on Sunday ahead of Great Britain’s Oliver Jarvis as title contenders Switzerland, New Zealand and France endured a tough afternoon and failed to score points.

Yorkshireman Darren Manning made a stunning A1 Grand Prix debut for Great Britain by snatching second on the grid in China today.

Ralph Firman tamed the Indonesian rain to thrust himself into contention for a first A1 Grand Prix win of the season at Sentul.

Switzerland’s Neel Jani ended France’s A1 Grand Prix winning streak with his first victory of the season in Dubai today but lost ground in the title battle after a disastrous second race.

Two strong earthquakes rattled a remote region of northern Pakistan today, toppling walls and setting off landslides that killed at least 17 people, officials said.