Aston Martin Asia Cup: Malagamuwa Tightens Grip on Top of the Points Table

Sri Lanka’s Dilantha Malagamuwa Takes Another Double Victory in Sepang in the Fifth and Sixth Rounds of... 

Aston Martin Asia Cup: Malagamuwa Tightens Grip on Top of the Points Table

Al Fardan Makes it Four for Four at Sepang

It was another spectacular outing for the Formula V6 Asia where Hamad Al Fardan took home his fourth consecutive win in the fourth race... 

Al Fardan Makes it Four for Four at Sepang

Sepang: Super GT Series Qualifying Report

The qualifying for the SUPER GT INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN MALAYSIA, Round 4 of the 2009 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series, was held at the Sepang... 

Sepang: Super GT Series Qualifying Report
Magny-Cours Start for 2009 Superleague Formula Season

Magny-Cours Start for 2009 Superleague Formula Season

The eagerly-anticipated 2009 ‘Superleague Formula by Sonangol’ race series revved up for this weekend’s opening round at Magny-Cours in France with a dazzling display of power and passion on the city streets of near-by Nevers.

Season Five A1GP Calender Approved

Season Five A1GP Calender Approved

The Season Five Calendar for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has been approved by the FIA at this week’s World Motorsport Council Meeting. Ten dates have been submitted, starting with the first race of the 2009/10 season, the Nitro SuperGP in Australia on 22-25 October.

A1GP Series Award Winners Announced

A1GP Series Award Winners Announced

A1GP World Cup of Motorsport fans have chosen their winners from the 2008/09 season. After a series of accolades were put up for grabs on the series’ website fans from across the globe voted to decide who they thought should be rewarded in four special categories.

Aussie John Martin Signs with SupreLeague Formula's Rangers FC

Aussie John Martin Signs with SupreLeague Formula’s Rangers FC

One of Australia’s most promising young racing drivers John Martin has been signed up to race for newly crowned Scottish champions Rangers FC in this year’s Superleague Formula.

Portuguese Soccer Giant Sporting Joins Superleague Formula Line-Up

Portuguese Soccer Giant Sporting Joins Superleague Formula Line-Up

One of Europe’s most successful football clubs, Sporting Clube de Portugal officially revealed their single-seater which will take part in Superleague Formula´s 2009 season.

A1GP: Zandvoort Replaced by TT Circuit Assen

A1GP: Zandvoort Replaced by TT Circuit Assen

A1GP’s Netherlands event will move from Zandvoort to Assen in the 2009/2010 season, the championship has announced.

A1GP Brands Hatch: Clean Sweep for A1 Team Ireland

A1GP Brands Hatch: Clean Sweep for A1 Team Ireland

Adam Carroll crowned Team Ireland as A1GP season four champion at Brands Hatch with feature race victory on Sunday.

A1GP Brands Hatch: Sprint Race Report

A1GP Brands Hatch: Sprint Race Report

A1 Team Ireland and Adam Carroll moved one step closer to the team’s maiden title after taking victory in this morning’s Sprint race at A1GP Brands Hatch, Great Britain.

IRWIN Racing newsletter 2009-07-02

IRWIN Racing newsletter 2009-07-02

In a move aimed at establishing a fan base in and around Townsville, V8 Supercar team IRWIN Racing has formed an alliance with A-League newcomers the North Queensland Fury.

Michael Caruso Captures First V8 Supercars Win in Darwin

Michael Caruso Captures First V8 Supercars Win in Darwin

Holden driver Michael Caruso says his drought-breaking win in a gruelling 69-lap second race at the Triple Crown V8 Supercar event in Darwin is “huge”.

V8 Supercar Series to See Cost-Cutting,

V8 Supercar Series to See Cost-Cutting, “Car of the Future”

Next year’s V8 Supercar championship could be broken into two phases with a mid-season break from late July to mid-September, the sport’s executive chairman Tony Cochrane said yesterday.

Jamie Whincup Wins Race One of Triple Crown Event

Jamie Whincup Wins Race One of Triple Crown Event

Runaway V8 Supercar championship leader Jamie Whincup has cruised to his first win in Darwin with a comfortable victory in race one of the Triple Crown event.
The Ford star took hold of the lead from pole winner Jason Richards in the first lap on Saturday and was never passed despite a strong battle with Holden’s [...]

Jamie Whincup Back in Winning Groove

Jamie Whincup Back in Winning Groove

Team Vodafone’s Jamie Whincup put in another strong performance to win the first race of the SkyCity Triple Crown at Hidden Valley Raceway.

Jason Richards Scores Maiden pole in Hidden Valley

Jason Richards Scores Maiden pole in Hidden Valley

Team BOC’s Jason Richards has taken pole position for the first race of the SkyCity Triple Crown at Hidden Valley Raceway.

Hidden Valley: TeamVodafone Preview

Hidden Valley: TeamVodafone Preview

Lowndes and Whincup sport new helmet designs to support Red Dust at Darwin. TeamVodafone drivers Craig Lowndes & Jamie Whincup will be sporting a different look this weekend at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin.

Stone Brothers Racing Hidden Valley Preview

Stone Brothers Racing Hidden Valley Preview

Dunlop’s new soft compound ’sprint’ tyre has helped add an all new dimension to this year’s V8 Supercar championship series across the Tasman.

Jenson Button Excites fans at Twin-Ring Motegi

Jenson Button Excites fans at Twin-Ring Motegi

On Monday Jenson Button wowed thousands of fans at the “Enjoy Honda – Honda Racing Thanks Day” event at Honda’s Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan.

Force India Dumps Ferrari, May Switch to Mclaren

Force India Dumps Ferrari, May Switch to Mclaren

Force India owner Vijay Mallya terminated the team’s contract with Ferrari as its engine supplier. The agreement was supposed to last through 2009, but Mallya wasn’t confident in Ferrari’s ability to supply the team with a complete engine, gearbox, KERS package for 2009.

Chinese Grand Prix Date Changed

Chinese Grand Prix Date Changed

The latest revision to the Formula One calendar for 2009 sees the Chinese Grand Prix moved to the third race of the season.

Massa: Dignified in Defeat

Massa: Dignified in Defeat

Felipe Massa handled the glory of victory and the pain of defeat with equal dignity when he won the Brazilian Grand Prix in thrilling style but missed taking the drivers world title by a point.

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No “Donuts” for David Coulthard

David Coulthard says he has no complaints despite being punted out of his final Formula One race at the first corner of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The Red Bull driver, who has now retired after recording 246 starts in his career, was tapped into a spin by Williams driver Nico Rosberg and then collected by the [...]

Hamilton F1's Youngest Champion

Hamilton F1’s Youngest Champion

Lewis Hamilton was crowned Formula One champion after finishing fifth in the Brazil Grand Prix.

Brazil GP: Toyota F1 Qualifying Recap - Trulli On Front Row!

Brazil GP: Toyota F1 Qualifying Recap - Trulli On Front Row!

“Before coming here I knew this was one of those difficult, technical tracks where I could be strong and my car could be very competitive. So I have been preparing and waiting for this grand prix and now here I am - Jarno Trulli.

Lewis Hamilton Speaks of Spirits and Destiny

Lewis Hamilton Speaks of Spirits and Destiny

Lewis Hamilton admits he will be inspired by the memory of Ayrton Senna when he bids for his first world title in Brazil this weekend. The legendary Senna is buried at Morumbi cemetery, 10 kilometres away from the Interlagos circuit where Hamilton hopes to be crowned on Sunday.

ART: Beijing Asian Formula Renault 2.0 Preview

ART: Beijing Asian Formula Renault 2.0 Preview

The Asia Racing Team (ART Motorsports) heads to Beijing for round two of the AFR Championship on top of the points standings and looking forward to racing again in Goldenport Circuit.

Al Fardan Makes it Four for Four at Sepang

Al Fardan Makes it Four for Four at Sepang

It was another spectacular outing for the Formula V6 Asia where Hamad Al Fardan took home his fourth consecutive win in the fourth race of the 2009 season.

Al Fardan Takes Formula V6 Asia Win in Changing Weather

Al Fardan Takes Formula V6 Asia Win in Changing Weather

Round 3 of the Formula V6 Asia started out in the rain and finished 12 laps later under scorching conditions but Hamad Al Fardan maintained his cool to claim his third consecutive win of the season.

Rain King Dominates Malaysian Heat in Formula V6 Asia

Rain King Dominates Malaysian Heat in Formula V6 Asia

The Formula V6 Asia season opener during the Asian Festival of Speed at the Sepang International
Circuit this weekend was definitely Hamad Al Fardan’s.

Rio Haryanto Rolls Over Rivals For Sensational Victory In Sepang

Rio Haryanto Rolls Over Rivals For Sensational Victory In Sepang

Questnet Team Qi-Meritus driver Rio Haryanto showed just what he is capable of when he won the sixth race of the Formula BMW Pacific season at the Sepang International Circuit this afternoon in sensational style.

Chin Takes the Win for ATCS on Home Ground

Chin Takes the Win for ATCS on Home Ground

A gapping hole, a broken clutch and some good luck were some the dramas in the Asian Touring Car Series Race 1 during the Asian Festival of Speed at the Sepang International Circuit today.

Jefferies and Ilyas Take Maiden Formula BMW Pacific Wins

Formula BMW Pacific Rookies Axcil Jefferies (ZIM/15/Eurasia Motorsport) and Fahmi Ilyas (MAS/17/E-Rain Racing) took their first series victories in Rounds 3 and 4 respectively at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit today.

Al Fardan Marks Return to FV6A with a Spectacular Victory

Al Fardan Marks Return to FV6A with a Spectacular Victory

Bahraini Hamad Al Fardan made a welcome return to the Formula V6 Asia and immediately took the lead in the series with a Sprint race win during the Asian Festival of Speed at the Sepang International Circuit today.

Japanese Super GT: Suzuka Results

Japanese Super GT: Suzuka Results

Round 2 of Super GT featured a back and forth fight between the MOTUL Autech GT-R and the ZENT CERUMO SC430 with the Toyota coming out on top while the IMPUL Calsonic #12 GT-R ran consistently to finish third.

F1 at Albert Park - RULES!

F1 at Albert Park - RULES!

Looking beyond the twenty go-fast machines on display this weekend in Melbourne.

Move Aside Guys, the Singaporean Gals are Coming!

Move Aside Guys, the Singaporean Gals are Coming!

It was a split-second decision that could have resulted in catastrophic consequences. But Rosalind Choo couldn’t care less.

Why AMS Loves the Tokyo Auto Solon

Why AMS Loves the Tokyo Auto Solon

Any Questions?
If so ask them of your mother as it’s obvious you are far too young to understand.

New Years

New Years “Rear End Smash!”

As 2008 closes out the editors of Asian Motor Sports would like to take this opportunity to wish our readership a happy and prosperous New Year.

Parveen Singh Wins Miss TW Steel Malaysia Title

Parveen Singh Wins Miss TW Steel Malaysia Title

TW Steel, the ‘Official Watch and Timing Partner’ of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport celebrated the series’ fourth visit to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia today by crowning Miss Parveen Singh as ‘Miss TW Steel Malaysia’.

Pukekohe Park Grid Girls

Pukekohe Park Grid Girls

Nothing like a little Kiwi Cheesecake I always say.

Kacey Elordi breaking the Miss Indy Mould

Kacey Elordi breaking the Miss Indy Mould

Forget the stereotypes - a Miss Indy finalist is blowing the blonde-haired, blue-eyed myth out of the water.
Kacey Elordi has the standard Miss Indy requirements a beautiful face, slender body and a cheeky smile but her unusual heritage has made her a stand-out entrant in the competition.
The 24-year-old Surfers Paradise nightclub manager owes her [...]

Bahrain: DAMS GP2 Asia Qualifying Recap

Bahrain: DAMS GP2 Asia Qualifying Recap

Kamui Kobayashi will start tomorrow’s long race from pole in the final round of the Asian GP2 Series Championship, part of the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix meeting, on the Sakhir circuit.

GP2 Asia: Title Comes Down to Last Event

GP2 Asia: Title Comes Down to Last Event

This weekend, the 08-09 GP2 Asia Championship comes to an end at the Bahrain International Circuit and a new Champion will be crowned.

My Qi-Meritus.Mahara Drivers Pilot for Gulf Air

My Qi-Meritus.Mahara Drivers Pilot for Gulf Air

Before returning to GP2 Asia action this week-end on the Bahrain International Circuit at Sakhir, Marco Bonanomi and Alvaro Parente, the two drivers for My QI Meritus.Mahara have been given the opportunity to fly and land a A330 Airbus at Bahrain Airport.

GP2 Asia: Karun Chandhok Preview

GP2 Asia: Karun Chandhok Preview

Manama, Bahrain; 22nd April 2009: Indian racing ace Karun Chandhok will be driving his first GP2 races of the year in Bahrain this coming weekend. The Chennai born driver is backed by Punj Lloyd, JK Tyre and Amaron and will be driving for Ocean Racing Technology in the final round of the GP2 Asia series.

Diego Nunes Cruises to First GP2 Asia Win in Sepang

Diego Nunes Cruises to First GP2 Asia Win in Sepang

Fast and consistent since the beginning of the Malaysian round, Diego Nunes took an impressive first victory for Piquet GP this afternoon in the feature race at the Sepang International Circuit, while Roldan Rodriguez, his teammate, finished fourth. With fifteen points scored today, the Brazilian squad jumps from fifth to third in the championship standings.

Dam’s Jérôme d’Ambrosio Scores GP2 Asia Series Pole

Dam’s Jérôme d’Ambrosio Scores GP2 Asia Series Pole

Dam’s Jérôme d’Ambrosio is slowly, but surely, imposing his pace and skills on the GP2 Asia Series’ field. In a tight fight for pole position that saw twenty-two drivers finishing within a second of each other, the Belgian came out victorious and signed his first GP2 pole position, adding two points to his total and hence entering the Top Five of the drivers’ standings.

My Team Qi-Meritus.Mahara Heads Home to Malaysia

My Team Qi-Meritus.Mahara Heads Home to Malaysia

My Team Qi-Meritus.Mahara heads home for the fifth round of the GP2 Asia season in Malaysia with high hopes after their driver line-up of Portugal’s Alvaro Parente and Italy’s Marco Bonanomi showed so much speed and potential in the last outing in Qatar.

GP2 Asia: No Double Win for Hulkenberg

GP2 Asia: No Double Win for Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg found himself unable to fight for a double win in Dubai after traffic hit his hopes in the latest sprint race of the GP2 Asia Series season.

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Malaysian Fairuz Fauzy Targets Victory At Silverstone

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Fresh from his fantastic win recently at Hungary’s Hungaroring Circuit in the World Series Formula Renault 3.5, Malaysian Fairuz Fauzy from the MOFAZFortec Motorsport team is raring to progress further in the series by showing his mettle this weekend on the 4th and 5th of July, 2009 at the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, in his quest to achieve ultimate motorsport excellence.

IRWIN Racing newsletter 2009-07-02

IRWIN Racing newsletter 2009-07-02

In a move aimed at establishing a fan base in and around Townsville, V8 Supercar team IRWIN Racing has formed an alliance with A-League newcomers the North Queensland Fury.

ART: Beijing Asian Formula Renault 2.0 Preview

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The Asia Racing Team (ART Motorsports) heads to Beijing for round two of the AFR Championship on top of the points standings and looking forward to racing again in Goldenport Circuit.

V8 Utes: Series Newsletter 2009-07-02

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32 V8 Utes will dominate the streets of Townsville in what is set to be a thriller of a Round (5) of the 2009 Yokohama V8 Ute Racing Series powered by Armor All.

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Two Dominate Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship

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Just two men have dominated qualifying throughout the Formula 3 Australian Drivers championship for the CAMS Gold Star this year – and that trend has continued today following qualifying at Winton Motor raceway in Victoria.

Magny-Cours Start for 2009 Superleague Formula Season

Magny-Cours Start for 2009 Superleague Formula Season

The eagerly-anticipated 2009 ‘Superleague Formula by Sonangol’ race series revved up for this weekend’s opening round at Magny-Cours in France with a dazzling display of power and passion on the city streets of near-by Nevers.

Season Five A1GP Calender Approved

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Aston Martin Asia Cup: Malagamuwa Tightens Grip on Top of the Points Table

Aston Martin Asia Cup: Malagamuwa Tightens Grip on Top of the Points Table

Sri Lanka’s Dilantha Malagamuwa Takes Another Double Victory in Sepang in the Fifth and Sixth Rounds of the Aston Martin Asia Cup. The Aston Martin Asia Cup (AMAC) returned to the glorious Sepang circuit, Malaysia for rounds five and six.

Super GT: Sepang Race Results

Super GT: Sepang Race Results

The SUPER GT INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN MALAYSIA race, Round 4 of the 2009 AUTOBACS SUPER GT, was held at the Sepang International Circuit (lap = 5.542 km x 54 laps) in Malaysia on June 21 and the GT500 class winner was the HASEMI TOMICA EBBRO GT-R driven by Ronnie Quintarelli and Hironobu Yasuda for their first victory of the season.

Michael Caruso Captures First V8 Supercars Win in Darwin

Michael Caruso Captures First V8 Supercars Win in Darwin

Holden driver Michael Caruso says his drought-breaking win in a gruelling 69-lap second race at the Triple Crown V8 Supercar event in Darwin is “huge”.

Al Fardan Makes it Four for Four at Sepang

Al Fardan Makes it Four for Four at Sepang

It was another spectacular outing for the Formula V6 Asia where Hamad Al Fardan took home his fourth consecutive win in the fourth race of the 2009 season.

Sepang: Super GT Series Qualifying Report

Sepang: Super GT Series Qualifying Report

The qualifying for the SUPER GT INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN MALAYSIA, Round 4 of the 2009 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series, was held at the Sepang Circuit (lap 5.542 km) in Malaysia on June 20.

V8 Supercar Series to See Cost-Cutting,

V8 Supercar Series to See Cost-Cutting, “Car of the Future”

Next year’s V8 Supercar championship could be broken into two phases with a mid-season break from late July to mid-September, the sport’s executive chairman Tony Cochrane said yesterday.

Jamie Whincup Wins Race One of Triple Crown Event

Jamie Whincup Wins Race One of Triple Crown Event

Runaway V8 Supercar championship leader Jamie Whincup has cruised to his first win in Darwin with a comfortable victory in race one of the Triple Crown event.
The Ford star took hold of the lead from pole winner Jason Richards in the first lap on Saturday and was never passed despite a strong battle with Holden’s [...]