Red Bull secures back-to-back titles

Red Bull Racing has secured the Constructors' Championship after Sebastian Vettel's victory in the Korean Grand Prix. The Milton Keynes-based outfit had headed into the Korea event only needing to outscore main rivals McLaren to clinch its second successive crown. And although McLaren had looked stronger in qualifying, Vettel's strong run to the win and Mark Webber's third place was enough to deliver it another title.

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Johnson: IndyCar should quit ovals

Jimmie Johnson believes IndyCar should abandon racing on ovals and instead focus on road and street courses following the accident that claimed the life of Dan Wheldon in the series finale at Las Vegas last Sunday. Speaking at Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR test, the five-time Sprint Cup champion also expressed his sorrow at the death of Wheldon in the 15-car pile-up. "[I'm] extremely sad to see what took place yesterday in the [IndyCar] race," said Johnson.

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De Angelis beats Bradl in Australia

Alex de Angelis passed Stefan Bradl on the last lap and then survived a punt up the rear from the German to take his first Moto2 victory of the year at the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Bradl's second place, however, allowed him to retake the championship lead from Marc Marquez, who nevertheless took an amazing third place from the back of the 38-bike grid

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Finale red-flagged after huge crash

The final round of the IndyCar Series has been red flagged at Las Vegas following a horrendous 13-car pile-up after 12 laps. The crash was triggered when Sebastian Saavedra's Conquest Racing car clipped James Hinchcliffe's Newman/Haas machine on the run into Turn 1. Saavedra got loose in Turn 2, and this triggered further collisions, with Will Power's Penske car was one of many to fly high into the air after being left with nowhere to go

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NASCAR Going Pink, Honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

NASCAR Honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Upcoming Race Weekend Features Multiple Industry Initiatives DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2011) ? In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NASCAR is “going pink” with concentrated efforts during this weekend?s activities at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway to build awareness and raise funds for [...]

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Di Resta defends Q3 tyre strategies

Paul di Resta thinks it is wrong that teams like Force India are being criticised for electing not to run in Q3 sometimes because of tactical reasons. Due to the way the tyre regulations are at the moment, it is sometimes advantageous for outfits that get through to Q3 to not actually set a time - because it ensures they have fresher tyres for the race, as well as being free to choose which compound they start on. Big teams like Ferrari, as well as tyre manufacturer Pirelli, have been critical of such tactics ? because they believe it is robbing fans of a better spectacle on Saturday afternoons.

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Red Bull expects closer 2012 season

Red Bull Racing expects a much stronger challenge from its rivals next year, with team principal Christian Horner thinking its back-to-back title success will have 'upset' the opposition. The Milton Keynes-based outfit delivered its second successive title double at the Korean Grand Prix, with its clinching of the constructors' crown coming just one week after Sebastian Vettel won the drivers' championship

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