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Ferrari ready for title now - Alonso
Fernando Alonso is set to go on the attack in his home Spanish GP this weekend for the first time since he joined Ferrari – and remains optimistic that he can mount a serious bid for his third world title. Read full article

Vettel predicts tight Spanish GP
Defending triple world champion Sebastian Vettel cut a relaxed figure on Thursday as he forecast a closely-fought but largely predictable outcome in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Read full article

'Lessons learned from Bahrain scrap'
Sergio Perez said on Thursday that he and his McLaren teammate Jenson Button will 'respect each other' more when they fight for race positions in the future. Read full article

Tyres are 'biggest challenge' - Red Bull
Formula One's leading teams face a race against time to understand the latest generation of Pirelli tyres this weekend when they return to action at the Spanish Grand Prix. Read full article

Barcelona to provide crucial title clues
Formula One returns home this weekend for the first European race of the 2013 season with a familiar scenario unfolding amid hopes of an upset to match last year's unexpected dramas at the Spanish Grand Prix. Read full article

Lai to replace Lundh at Monza
Pedercini Kawasaki rider Alexander Lundh will miss this weekend's World Superbike race at Monza and will be replaced by Fabrizio Lai. Read full article

Alonso must make the most of being at home
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso needs to make the most of home advantage when Formula One's European season starts up in Barcelona on Sunday. Read full article

Iannone doubtful for Le Mans race
Andrea Iannone has undergone successful surgery on his right arm, but admits he might not be "100 per cent" at Le Mans. Read full article

Checa to battle through the pain
Carlos Checa will take part in this weekend's World Superbike Championship race at Monza despite carrying a shoulder injury. Read full article

Technical director Allison leaves Lotus
Highly-rated technical director James Allison is leaving Lotus and will be replaced byNick Chester, the Formula One team said on Wednesday. Read full article

Vettel can move further ahead at Spanish GP
As the Formula One world championship heads into Europe, three-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel can strike a significant blow over rivals in the title race at the Spanish Grand Prix. Read full article

Sykes 'motivated' after Assen success
Tom Sykes will head to Italy for the fourth round of the World Superbike Championship with his confidence sky high. Read full article

Akiyoshi to fill in for Haslam
Japanese rider Kosuke Akiyoshi will replace the injured Leon Haslam at Pata Honda for this weekend's Monza round of the World Superbike Championship. Read full article

Iannone to undergo arm surgery
Pramac Ducati rider Andrea Iannone is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to fix his arm pump problem. Read full article

Marquez: I'd also feel warm
Marc Marquez concedes he too would be angry if someone bumped him out of second place in a race as he did to Jorge Lorenzo at Jerez. Read full article

F1 teams to get extra tyres for practice
Formula One teams will be given extra tyres for Friday free practice from this week's Spanish Grand Prix to encourage them to provide more action for the fans, supplier Pirelli said on Monday. Read full article

Pedrosa wins as Marquez upsets Lorenzo
Dani Pedrosa clinched his first victory of the season at the Spanish MotoGP while compatriots Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez clashed on the final lap Read full article

Loeb clinches eighth Argentina triumph
Nine-time world champion Sebastien Loeb won the Rally of Argentina for the eighth time on Saturday, cruising to victory in his Citroen. Read full article

Lorenzo tops all-Spanish front row
Reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo celebrated his 26th birthday with a pole position for the Spanish MotoGP. Read full article

Crutchlow fastest in third practice session
Britain's Cal Crutchlow was fastest in Saturday morning's third practice session ahead of Sunday's Spanish MotoGP in Jerez. Read full article