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Motorcycling: Stoner races to victory in Japan

Australian Casey Stoner stormed to his second successive victory for Ducati in yesterday's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, while MotoGP world champion-elect Jorge Lorenzo finished fourth.

Pedrosa crash ends title hopes

The Spanish MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa broke his collarbone in three places after crashing his Honda in yesterday's practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Motorcycling: Pedrosa marks new deal with quick celebration

Dani Pedrosa, boosted by signing a new two-year deal with Honda yesterday, continued his superb recent form by topping the practice timesheets during yesterday's running ahead of the inaugural Aragon Grand Prix.

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Ross Brawn turned F1 on its head this year, leaving rival teams reeling. He reveals how it feels to follow those highs by losing his world champion driver, selling his team – and banking £70m

Renault considers joining Formula One exodus

Renault was last night considering joining Toyota and pulling out of Formula One. The French car company was discussing whether to stay in the sport with its own team, become an engine supplier or to walk away altogether at an emergency board meeting in Paris.

Redemption at last for 'playboy' of F1

Briton delivers world title after his undoubted talent looked like going to waste

Stoner joy at hat-trick as Rossi closes in on title

Casey Stone claimed his third successive win at the Australian Grand Prix on a day when Valentino Rossi moved a step closer to retaining his MotoGP world championship.

Motorcycling: Dovizioso profits from Rossi's slip

Italian claims maiden win at British Grand Prix as top riders struggle in poor conditions

Super Aguri say 'no chance' of F1 return

Super Aguri have emphatically quashed media speculation of a shock return to Formula One, a year after financial difficulties forced the Japanese team to quit the circuit.

Jenson Button: 'I want to win – it's not about making lots of money'

Almost all his rivals have now upgraded their cars. So is Jenson Button feeling the pressure this weekend? He tells David Tremayne why he's never been happier, and why taking a pay cut to keep racing was an easy decision

Super Aguri mull return to F1 'piranha club'

Japan's Super Aguri could be set for a surprise return to Formula One in 2010, after withdrawing a year ago due to financial difficulties.

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