Motorsport racing & speedway in Newcastle & North East

F1: Alonso puts rivals in their place after cruise

Fernando Alonso has warned his rivals there is "more to come" after cruising to his second successive Monaco Grand Prix victory, writes Ian Parkes. Read

Speedway: Wasps clash ends in a farce

Newcastle recovered from eight points down to win last night's crazy Premier League meeting with a heat to spare, writes Andrew Dalby. Read

Owen's back on song, says Taylor

Michael Owen might believe that he will soon be back to his best, but Newcastle team-mate Steven Taylor last night insisted that the fit-again striker is already there. Read

F1: Sympathy as Lewis forced to settle for second

McLaren team principal Ron Dennis sympathised with Lewis Hamilton after the young Briton showed his disappointment at second place in the Monaco Grand Prix. Read

Speedway: Top-gun Henry is a winner

Newcastle Diamonds produced a real Jekyll and Hyde performance last night before snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against Wasps. Read

F1: Taking it east

Lewis hamilton will go gunning for glory in today's Monaco Grand Prix if given the chance - but he will not take risks. Read

Plato bans alcohol in prep for Croft - He's always been a loose cannon and a bit of a fun-loving guy, but Jason Plato has placed himself on a strict alcohol ban this week ahead of his `home' round of the British Touring Car Championship at Croft next weekend. Read

F1: Hamilton wins respect

Lewis Hamilton has earned the respect of the man trying to stop him winning the Formula One world title. Read

Speedway: Wilkinson looking to hit his top form

Carl Wilkinson is hoping three busy days this week in his workshop will pay off in tomorrow's Premier League meeting against his parent club Newport at Newcastle Stadium (6.30pm). Read

F1: Monaco is best shot at victory

Anthony Davidson believes the Monaco Grand Prix represents Lewis Hamilton's best chance of a maiden victory this year. Read

Dennis driven crazy!

McLaren boss Ron Dennis has snapped back at the critics who dare to suggest how to handle rising star Lewis Hamilton. Read

Leader Grieve keeps his cool

Legends racer Chris Grieve is well on the way to defending his UK championship crown after a superb weekend at Croft left him leading the 2007 event by 205 points from Peter Morton. Read

Speedway: Croft the original!

Reigning Dunlop British Touring Car champion Matt Neal claims the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire is top of his list when it comes to driving challenges. Read

Newcastle 49, IOW 45

All seven of the Warburtons Diamonds played important roles in last night's Premier League victory at home to Isle of Wight despite some low figures in the middle order of their scorecard. Read

Speedway: A brave Brady boy gives it Wight go

A brave ride by pain-wracked Ross Brady in the penultimate race of last night's pulsating Premier League match helped Newcastle Diamonds squeeze home 49-45 against a strong Isle of Wight outfit at Newcastle Stadium. Read

Motorsport: Burning Rubber

Shane Byrne stormed to pole at Snetterton yesterday ahead of today's two British Superbike Championship races. Read

Speedway: Jirout on revenge mission

Newcastle come face-to-face with their biggest flop in recent years in tonight's Premier League meeting at Mildenhall before hurrying back for tomorrow's home clash against Isle of Wight (6.30pm). Read

Rally: Loeb shows grit to battle back on gravel

World Championship leader Sebastien Loeb hit the front of the Rally Sardinia at the end of the first leg after spending much of the day running down the order. Read

Speedway: Aiming for a double

Newcastle Diamonds will be among the pace-setters at the top of the Premier League if they pull off back-to-back wins at Mildenhall tonight and at home to Isle of Wight tomorrow, (6.30). Read

Speedway: Grieves grins and Bears it

Redcar's stand-in skipper James Grieves won a tactical ride for double points last night on his least favourite track as the Bears put up a spirited display in their Premier League defeat at the Owlerton Stadium. Read

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