Formula One left Suzuka bound for Sochi with the thoughts of everyone involved in the sport firmly left behind with Jules Bianchi — as the Marussia driver fought for his life in a Japanese hospital.

Marussia driver Jules Bianchi was left unconscious following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix – which had been affected by rain for the majority of the race.

“Happiness is the enemy,” says Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) during Rush (15A), and you fear that Ron Howard’s movie about the rivalry between 1970s Formula 1 stars Lauda and James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) is going to descend into simplistic tale of Hunt’s cavalier flair triumphing over Lauda’s dour efficiency.

To truly excel in a chosen field, you need to be challenged, pushed to the limit of human endurance to find previously untapped reserves of strength and courage.

'Rush' stars Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl "invented" a "romantic comedy" between their characters.

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Chris Hemsworth has signed up for Michael Mann's new film.

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Model and actress Lily Cole is to become a TV arts presenter, visiting leading figures to watch them at work.

Model and actress Lily Cole is to become a TV arts presenter, visiting leading figures to watch them at work.

Michael Parkinson is returning to TV.

Ronnie Wood will launch a music programme based on his radio show next year.

McLaren today announced the signing of reigning world champion Jenson Button on a “multi-year deal” that will see the Briton paired with Lewis Hamilton from the start of the 2010 season.

British racing driver Lewis Hamilton today became the youngest ever Formula One world champion.

The Japanese Grand Prix will now alternate between Fuji Speedway and Suzuka Circuit after an agreement was reached with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

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The Japanese Grand Prix will move from Suzuka to Fuji, it was confirmed today.

The Japanese Grand Prix will switch to Fuji in 2007, according to reports from Japan.

Michael Schumacher today gave Ferrari their sixth consecutive constructors’ championship crown and emphasised their position as Formula One’s dominant force - not only in the current era but throughout the sport’s history.

Terence O'Rourke has been named as the new President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, it was announced at the institute's AGM in Dublin today.

The president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants has criticised the Government for dragging its feet on number of areas, mainly on the introduction of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

A pop video producer who recently worked on a Westlife video is being hailed for his golden touch by the US music industry after adding his magic to the entire top three singles in America.

Dublin: Aer Lingus expects to beat its full-year profit forecast, Chief Executive Willie Walsh said. The state-owned airline said passenger numbers increased as the airline cut costs by 30% and reduced fares.

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Cheltenham pulled off arguably the shock result of the Worthington Cup first round by dumping Norwich out of the Worthington Cup.