Motor-racing star Alex Zanardi lifted his bike in one mighty hand in celebration of his first Brands Hatch victory as the Italian became Paralympic champion yesterday.

Former Formula One driver Takuma Sato is to compete in the Indycar series this year.

Rising Scottish star Ryan Dalziel has staked his claim for a move into Champ Cars after testing in Alabama.

Rookie Mario Dominguez won a stormy Honda Indy 300 in Surfers Paradise in which nine cars were involved in a spectacular accident at the start.