Dunlop National Rally Championship leader Thomas Fitzmaurice has promised to intensify his attempt to win the series that moves to the penultimate stage at Sunday’s Auburn Lodge Clare Rally in Ennis.

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

Reigning American Le Mans Series champion Allan McNish will start from second position on the grid for the opening race of the new season at Sebring.

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.