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BMW's Mario Theissen Speaks about the WTCC


"I hope we will experience a thrilling championship right to the finale."

Munich, 25th June 2008. Having secured three wins in the latest four rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship, BMW has returned to the road to success. However, BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen confirms the BMW national teams, which have won all the European and World Touring Car Championship titles since 2004, are facing a difficult task if they want to secure the title again in this year's season finale at Macau (MO).

Saulnier Racing's Pierre Ragues on Le Mans


"Effective teamwork is a vital key to success at Le Mans, and it was clear that we had it"


You said before Le Mans that it was likely to be the biggest challenge of your career so far. Did that turn out to be the case?

ALMS Green Challenge Rules and Regulations Announced


The ALMS is continuing the push towards a green and sustainable auto future

ATLANTA, Ga. (June 25, 2008) - It seems only a short time ago that a $60 barrel of oil caused great concern among industry business leaders, politicians and consumers. There are now predictions that $200 a barrel may be likely. Gasoline prices have escalated to all-time highs while automobile sales are decreasing at rates not seen in decades. Combined with higher levels of greenhouse gas emissions, climate change becomes increasingly apparent.

Michael Schumacher, Wembley Return for the Race of Champions

The battle to decide the world’s fastest motorsport star will take place at Wembley Stadium this December, when The 2008 Race Of Champions returns for its second successive year.

VIDEO: The Last Lap - 2008

The 2008 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was a great battle with Audi again taking the prize.