Safety comes to fore as Renault suspended 1 race for letting Alonso race with loose wheelBUDAPEST, Hungary — Renault has been suspended from the upcoming European Grand Prix after the latest in a string of safety mishaps to hit Formula One. Formula One driver Massa is stable but remains in life-threatening state after surgeryBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa remained in “life-threatening” but stable condition on Sunday following surgery on multiple skull fractures. Massa’s high-speed crash at Hungary leads racing figures to call on F1 to re-examine safetyBUDAPEST, Hungary — Racing figures called on Formula One to re-examine safety procedures after Felipe Massa sustained life-threatening skull injuries in a high-speed accident during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. F1 Ferrari driver Massa in ‘life-threatening’ condition after surgery following Hungary crashBUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa has undergone “life-threatening” surgery for a fractured skull from a high-speed crash at Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. Ferrari’s Massa has successful surgery on fractured skull after high-speed crash in HungaryBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa completed successful surgery after fracturing his skull in a high-speed crash Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Massa has successful surgery on skull fracture after high-speed crash in HungaryBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has completed successful surgery after fracturing his skull in a high-speed crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Felipe Massa crashes at Hungarian GP; airlifted to hospital in stable conditionBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa slammed into a wall during qualifying for Formula One’s Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday and was airlifted to a hospital. His team said he was in stable condition. Appeals court rules in NASCAR’s favor to keep driver Jeremy Mayfield off the race trackINDIANAPOLIS — Jeremy Mayfield is back under suspension for a failed random drug test after an appeals court ruled in NASCAR’s favor Friday, issuing a stay on the injunction that gave the driver the right to return to the race track. Mayfield court filing claims independent test negative for methamphetaminesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday. Mayfield response claims judge correctly granted injunctionAttorneys for Jeremy Mayfield on Monday said a federal judge correctly granted an injunction that lifted the drivers’ indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test. Italian co-driver dies after rally car slams into tree during race in BulgariaSOFIA, Bulgaria — Rally organizers say an Italian co-driver has died after a race car he was in went off the road and slammed into a tree. NASCAR court filing: Driver Jeremy Mayfield tests positive for meth in July 6 random testJeremy Mayfield tested positive again for methamphetamine, NASCAR said, igniting another round of denials from the driver, who angrily accused the sanctioning body of paying his stepmother to lie about his alleged past drug use. NASCAR: Driver Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test still being analyzedCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR was still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test Friday, four days after demanding the driver submit to a random test. NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug testCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test. Ari Vatanen wants to succeed Mosley as Formula One president at a time of turmoil for seriesNUERBURGRING, Germany — Former World Rally champion Ari Vatanen wants to replace Max Mosley as Formula One president, with the governing body facing the threat of a breakaway series. NASCAR backs drug-testing policy that banned driver Mayfield, while outside experts see flawsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Although NASCAR contends it has the best anti-doping procedures in sports, some experts see flaws in the policy and question whether drivers are getting a fair shake in the lab or a safe ride on the track. NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield willing to sell race team after failed sponsorship searchCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team. Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday’s raceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend’s NASCAR race. Mayfield lawyer: NASCAR driver had two drug tests Monday _ one at lab, one at home with NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver was tested twice for drugs on Monday — once at an independent laboratory and once at his home by NASCAR. NASCAR cites potential for fatalities in asking appeals court to restore Mayfield’s suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of “a proven methamphetamine user” could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans. NASCAR asks court to reverse ruling, restore driver Jeremy Mayfield’s drug suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield’s indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test. NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield not on entry list for Saturday’s Cup race in ChicagoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield’s team isn’t on the entry list for Saturday’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. F1 boss Ecclestone insists he won’t resign over comments praising Hitler’s leadershipLONDON — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone insists he will not resign because of his comments praising Adolf Hitler’s leadership. Last-lap wreck leads to another Daytona disaster for NASCAR driver Kyle BuschDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Busch climbed out his car window, pulled off his gloves and helmet in disgust and started walking back toward the finish line. Last-lap wreck with Kyle Busch gives Tony Stewart victory at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Busch braced himself for a four-lap “trophy dash” around Daytona International Speedway, intent on snatching a win away from Tony Stewart. Several of NASCAR’s Chase contenders involved in 13-car wreck at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Chase contender David Reutimann was involved in a 13-car accident at Daytona International Speedway. Jeremy Mayfield doesn’t want to be distraction at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeremy Mayfield wasn’t at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night’s race, citing the media attention on his legal fight with NASCAR as an unnecessary distraction from the Independence Day celebration. Clint Bowyer gives RCR first Nationwide win of the year with victory at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Clint Bowyer’s first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost. NASCAR chairman Brian France says sport’s drug testing policy is fairDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brian France defended NASCAR’s drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge’s ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension. Greg Biffle, Sam Hornish Jr. crash during practice at Daytona International SpeedwayDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Greg Biffle and Sam Hornish Jr. wrecked during practice for Saturday night’s NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway. |