Motorsports news from Crash.Net, the world's best motorsport portal. http://www.crash.net/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:01:15 GMT BBC F1 pundit and former team owner Eddie Jordan has tipped 'class act' Lewis Hamilton to be spurred on to title glory in 2010 - but he has fewer words of encouragement for Jenson Button... http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156629/1/jordan_schumacher_will_spur_hamilton_to_f1_crown.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:38:11 GMT Nico Rosberg dismisses speculation that Mercedes is struggling with its new W01 challenger - insisting that come the next pre-season F1 2010 test at Jerez, the Silver Arrows will be on top. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156635/1/rosberg_at_the_next_test_mercedes_will_be_on_top.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:41:18 GMT In the latest brilliant 'Tailenders' episode, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone tells Martin Brundle who he believes will win the 2010 title. His answer - well, answers - may come as a surprise... http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156641/1/f1_special_bernie_shares_his_thoughts.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:19:23 GMT F1 commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that under the Concorde Agreement, teams may miss three races without penalty - what could be a lifeline to Campos and USF1. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156639/1/ecclestone_f1_teams_allowed_to_miss_three_grands_prix.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:36:00 GMT Ferrari might have been comfortably quickest at Valencia, but the Scuderia's President Luca di Montezemolo has urged caution, revealing that the team still has 'lots of problems to resolve'. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156623/1/di_montezemolo_ferrari_has_lots_of_problems_to_solve.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:03:22 GMT Paul di Resta reveals his emotions after being officially appointed as Force India test and reserve driver in F1 2010 - the 'biggest day of his career so far'... http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156642/1/di_resta_i_would_never_have_settled_if_i_hadnt_made_it_to_f1.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:51:42 GMT Six-time grand prix-winner Ralf Schumacher has confirmed that Stefan GP is interested in securing his services should the Serbian hopeful be successful in gaining a grid slot in F1 2010. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156626/1/ralf_schumacher_confirms_stefan_gp_interest_for_f1_2010.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:49:52 GMT Petter Solberg believes he can challenge for rally wins this year after taking the wraps off the Citroen C4 he will compete with in 2010. http://www.crash.net/world+rally/news/156625/1/solberg_targets_wins_with_bold_new_car.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:43:16 GMT Adrian Campos insists all is being done to ensure his troubled, eponymously-named Campos Meta 1 outfit makes the grid in F1 2010 - despite some of the 'stupid' rumours swirling around. http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156616/1/campos_admits_today_could_be_d-day.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:39:47 GMT The BBC has confirmed an unchanged commentary line-up for 2010, meaning Martin Brundle, David Coulthard and Jake Humphrey remain - as do Jonathan Legard and Eddie Jordan... http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156619/1/bbc_confirms_f1_2010_commentary_line-up.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:46:20 GMT Nicky Hayden declares himself 'satisfied' with his outing on the 'big bang' Ducati at Sepang, even if the weather didn't aid his cause. http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/156620/1/hayden_content_with_positive_test.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:51:53 GMT BMW has set its sights on reaching the podium during its second season for World Superbike racing after an encouraging maiden year in 2009. http://www.crash.net/world+superbikes/news/156617/1/bmw_aiming_high_ahead_of_second_season.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:14:04 GMT Loris Capirossi makes solid strides for Rizla Suzuki during testing at Sepang, as Alvaro Bautista continues his initiation on the GSV-R. http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/156624/1/capirossi_quite_happy_bautista_starting_over_again.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:12:54 GMT Aprilia is expected to announce that Italy's national airliner, Alitalia, will lend its title backing to the World Superbike team in 2010. http://www.crash.net/world+superbikes/news/156618/1/aprilia_set_to_reveal_new_title_backer.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:47:06 GMT Aleix Espargaro sets the ninth fastest time on day two of the MotoGP test in Sepang to get close to factory man Nicky Hayden. http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/156638/1/espargaro_cracks_top_ten_in_sepang.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:37:28 GMT They say the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain - but it is likely to fall rather more upon Red Bull, Force India and Virgin's new car debuts at Jerez this week, if forecasters have it right... http://www.crash.net/f1/news/156628/1/the_rain_in_spain_to_fall_mainly_on_red_bull_force_india_and_virgin.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:03:06 GMT Alex Brundle will drive in the British Formula 3 Championship in 2010 after agreeing a deal with T-Sport Volkswagen. http://www.crash.net/f3/news/156627/1/alex_brundle_to_f3_with_t-sport.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:02:59 GMT Marco Simoncelli shrugged off his high-speed accident at Sepang after getting away with nothing but a few grazes. http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/156636/1/accident_hampers_simoncelli_progress.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:16:17 GMT Lotus F1 Racing Junior will compete in the 2010 World Series by Renault after entering into a collaboration with fellow Malaysian operation MoFaz Racing. http://www.crash.net/renault+ws/news/156637/1/mofaz_racing_rebranded_lotus_f1_jnr.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:15:19 GMT Superstock 600 race winner Luke Jones will graduate to the British Superbike class in 2010 after signing for PR Racing. http://www.crash.net/british+superbikes/news/156622/1/pr_yamaha_signs_youngster_jones_for_2010.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss