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France's Sebastien Ogier rules the roost after shortened Sweden Rally

There was no surprise in the result of the Sweden Rally but plenty of suspense as Sebastien Ogier had a thrilling drive to finish top. Having led

14/02/2016

Sport

Snow continues to blight Sweden Rally as Ogier dominates

Bad weather seemed poised to steal the headlines on Saturday in the Sweden Rally but Sebastien Ogier stormed ahead for Volkswagen although only five

13/02/2016

Sport

Rally Sweden shortened due to clement weather

Unseasonal temperatures have caused havoc with Rally Sweden – the second stop of the new season. Warm weather has left the event with very little ice

11/02/2016

Sport

''I was born to race'' - 15-time motorcycle world champion Giacomo Agostini

Giacomo Agostini is an Italian multiple world champion in motorcycle racing. At the end of a glittering career that spanned some 13 years Agostini

27/01/2016

Cinema

Giacomo Agostini and Jack Findlay legendary bike riders in "Continental Circus" at The Institute Lumiere

The Institute Lumiere in Lyon was the venue for a preview of the film “Continental Circus”. It is a movie which captures risk, bravery and daring of

26/01/2016

Sport

Movistar Yamaha unveil their new World Championship bike

Movistar Yamaha presented their 2016 MotoGP World Championship bike in Barcelona on Monday. Although the arrival of Michelin might shake up the

19/01/2016

Argentina

French Peugeot driver Stéphane Peterhansel wins Dakar Rally for 12th time

French Peugeot driver Stéphane Peterhansel has won the Dakar Rally for the 12th time. He crossed the finish line on the 13th and final stage of this

16/01/2016

Sport

Peterhansel chalks up his 12 Dakar Rally victory

Stephane Peterhansel won his 12th Dakar Rally after crossing the finish line of a drama-free 13th stage of the race in Rio Cuarto, Argentina. The

16/01/2016

Sport

Dakar Rally: Price and Peterhansel close in on Dakar titles

Helder Rodriguez won the penultimate stage of the Dakar Rally on Friday for his first victory in the 38th edition of race. The Portuguese Yamaha

15/01/2016

Sport

The first F1 showrun at an Alpine peak

In the build-up to the legendary Hahnenkamm ski races in Kitzbuhel, Austria, 18-year-old Max Verstappen got behind the wheel of a Red Bull Racing

15/01/2016

Sport

Dakar Rally: Al-Attiyah wins stage 11 in San Juan

Defending cars champion Nasser Al-Attiyah won his second stage in this year’s Dakar Rally on Thursday. The Qatari Mini driver won stage 11 from La

14/01/2016

Sport

Peterhansel leads Dakar as former pacesetter Sainz pulls out

Stephane Peterhansel is the new leader of the 38th edition of the Dakar Rally. The French 11-times champion steered his Peugeot to stage 10 honours –

13/01/2016

Sport

Sainz takes control of Dakar Rally after stage nine victory

Carlos Sainz took control of the Dakar Rally on Tuesday after the 2010 champion won a shortened ninth stage around Belen in Argentina. The day’s

12/01/2016

Sport

Price claims fourth win in Dakar Rally

After a well deserved rest day for the competitors of the Dakar Rally Toby Price got back to business in the 38th edition of the gruelling race. The

11/01/2016

Sport

Ullevalseter retains Africa Eco Race crown

Norway’s Pal Anders Ullevalseter held his nerve to clinch the 8th edition of the Africa Eco Race on Sunday. The 47-year-old looked in control

10/01/2016

Sport

Dakar Rally: Peterhansel wins stage to go top of general standings

It was a double victory for Stephane Peterhansel in the Dakar Rally on Friday. Not only did the 11 times champion from France win stage six – a 542

08/01/2016

Sport

Africa Eco Race: Ullevalseter and Gerard win stage 10

Pal Anders Ullevalseter’s domination of this year’s Africa Eco Race has been impressive and the Norwegian once again topped the motorcycle podium as

08/01/2016

Sport

Dakar Rally: Loeb continues to shine with third stage win

Nine times world rally champion Sebastien Loeb celebrated his third win in this year’s Dakar Rally. The Frenchman – competing in his first Dakar –

07/01/2016

Sport

Ullevalseter continues march towards second straight Africa Eco Race title

Pal Anders Ullevalseter continued to cruise towards a second straight Africa Eco Race title in the bikes category after the Norwegian KTM rider won

07/01/2016

Sport

Dakar Rally: Peterhansel stars in the Peugeot show

The Peugeot armada took stage four of the Dakar Rally by storm on Wednesday enjoying a clean sweep of the podium. Record breaking 11-times champion

06/01/2016