Cork driver Matt Griffin and his AF Corse team-mates Duncan Cameron and Aaron Scott had to be content with sixth spot in the LMGTE category of yesterday’s 4 Hours of Imola, the second round of the European Le Mans Series that ended under the safety car due to incessant rain.

John McGuinness put his weekend disappointment firmly in the shade as he returned to form at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy with two podium finishes.

Triumph are to run a three-man team in the Isle of Man TT races and the North West 200 in Northern Ireland.

AS the Avon Tyres British Formula 3 Championship enters the final third of the season at Oulton Park this weekend, results are becoming more crucial.