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BTCC - Knockhill: The leaders are nose-to-tail and two seconds back Shedden and Austin are nose-to-tail as well.
Then it's Neal and Tordoff, nose-to-tail. Very, very exciting finish in store. Seven laps left.
Then it's Neal and Tordoff, nose-to-tail. Very, very exciting finish in store. Seven laps left.
BTCC - Knockhill: Into the second half of the race and Jackson's lead is just half a second, with Priaulx and Collard in close attendnace.
Shedden and Austin are having a ding-dong for fourth.
Shedden and Austin are having a ding-dong for fourth.
WRC - Rally Germany:
Power stage times:
1 Latvala 9m07.4s (3 pts)
2 Meeke +1.2s (2 pts)
3 Sordo +1.7s (1 pt)
4 Tanak +3.5s
5 Kubica +3.5s
6 Ogier +3.6s
And the provisional rally result:
1 Ogier 3h35m49.5s
2 Latvala +23s
3 Mikkelsen +1m56.6s
4 Sordo +2m09.3s
5 Neuville +2m33.8s
6 Evans +2m52.1s
Power stage times:
1 Latvala 9m07.4s (3 pts)
2 Meeke +1.2s (2 pts)
3 Sordo +1.7s (1 pt)
4 Tanak +3.5s
5 Kubica +3.5s
6 Ogier +3.6s
And the provisional rally result:
1 Ogier 3h35m49.5s
2 Latvala +23s
3 Mikkelsen +1m56.6s
4 Sordo +2m09.3s
5 Neuville +2m33.8s
6 Evans +2m52.1s
Green flag
BTCC - Knockhill: We have a safety car - Jackson's lead goes from 2.3s to nothing.
Also, on the second lap we lost Moffat, who was turned round by Goff's MG rather unceremoniously heading up to the chicane.
The safety car's straight back in. Jackson's lead is 1.1s.
Also, on the second lap we lost Moffat, who was turned round by Goff's MG rather unceremoniously heading up to the chicane.
The safety car's straight back in. Jackson's lead is 1.1s.
BTCC - Knockhill: Jackson's not hanging about, three laps in and he's got the fastest lap in his pocket and a 2.7s lead over Priaulx.
Shedden's up to fourth, muscling past Tordoff who is now down in sixth.
Shedden's up to fourth, muscling past Tordoff who is now down in sixth.
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WRC - Germany: The drivers celebrate together at the stage end as it's a very different Rally Germany finish to last year for Volkswagen.
Ogier is the man who gives Volkswagen its first home win since its return to the the WRC in 2012.
"The pressure was on for sure, everyone expected us to win and we made it with a 1-2-3. I'm si close to my third title now.
"It's been a really nice rally, nice weather. Well done to everybody."
Ogier is the man who gives Volkswagen its first home win since its return to the the WRC in 2012.
"The pressure was on for sure, everyone expected us to win and we made it with a 1-2-3. I'm si close to my third title now.
"It's been a really nice rally, nice weather. Well done to everybody."
Lights out
BTCC - Knockhill: Priaulx leads the field away as Tordoff slips behind Jackson.
Jackson then dives by Priaulx into the hairpin to take the lead at the end of lap one in the Motorbase Ford.
Plato started at the back of the field and had a very, very cruise-like opening lap.
Jackson then dives by Priaulx into the hairpin to take the lead at the end of lap one in the Motorbase Ford.
Plato started at the back of the field and had a very, very cruise-like opening lap.
Trophy
WRC - Germany: Ogier slots in sixth on the stage 3.6s off Latvala.
BUT THE FRENCHMAN WINS RALLY GERMANY!
BUT THE FRENCHMAN WINS RALLY GERMANY!
WRC - Germany: From the splits, it looks like Ogier has backed off.
Surely that's the first time he hasn't gone for a power stage win this year?
Surely that's the first time he hasn't gone for a power stage win this year?
WRC - Germany: LATVALA GOES QUICKEST!
A great final split gave him a 1.2s margin at the end, now the only question remains where Ogier will end this stage.
A great final split gave him a 1.2s margin at the end, now the only question remains where Ogier will end this stage.
WRC - Germany: Ogier is some way off Meeke in the first split, so Meeke has a real chance of three points here.
WRC - Germany: Mikkelsen can only manage ninth.
Perhaps the Norwegian was playing it safe.
Wow, Latvala nearly had an off there. He went off on this stage last year, although it was a stage or two earlier.
Perhaps the Norwegian was playing it safe.
Wow, Latvala nearly had an off there. He went off on this stage last year, although it was a stage or two earlier.
Green flag
BTCC - Knockhill: Anyway, it could all end up hurting Jason Plato. He's down in 22nd but might not start the race properly in a bid to set a quick laptime on soft tyres.
With the majority of the frontrunners also on softs, that plan might not work out as well as he'd like with 75kg.
The green flag lap has started. And it's dry, by the way, despite overnight rain.
With the majority of the frontrunners also on softs, that plan might not work out as well as he'd like with 75kg.
The green flag lap has started. And it's dry, by the way, despite overnight rain.
BTCC - Knockhill: Hello from Scotland. Race one gets under way shortly. The grid is: Priaulx; Tordoff; Jackson; Collard; Shedden; Austin; Neal; Jordan; Turkington; Morgan.
All of those except Tordoff/Morgan are starting on softs. That's probably a legacy of the unpredictable Scottish weather - rain was predicted today, which meant it may not be worth saving the softs for races two or three.
With the race-two grid slot being decided by fastest laps in race one, that meant the big advantage would go to those who opted to run softs in race one. But as you can use the softs a maximum of three times in one race throughout the year, some don't have that option.
All of those except Tordoff/Morgan are starting on softs. That's probably a legacy of the unpredictable Scottish weather - rain was predicted today, which meant it may not be worth saving the softs for races two or three.
With the race-two grid slot being decided by fastest laps in race one, that meant the big advantage would go to those who opted to run softs in race one. But as you can use the softs a maximum of three times in one race throughout the year, some don't have that option.
WRC - Germany: First split in for Latvala and he's 1.1s down on Meeke's split. There's hope for Meeke yet, depending on how Ogier is feeling.
He will likely want to add those three points to his already stupidly brilliant points tally this year.
He will likely want to add those three points to his already stupidly brilliant points tally this year.
WRC - Germany: Sordo goes second and that secures him fourth overall, his best finish of the season. That also adds to a nice points haul for Hyundai.
WRC - Germany: Mikkelsen is quite a way off Meeke's first split, so that's one Volkswagen that probably won't trouble Meeke.
Now only two others to worry about!
Now only two others to worry about!
WRC - Germany: That's a shock, Neuville's time only good enough for sixth so far. It will be interesting to hear the reason for that at stage end.
WRC - Germany: Neuville, Sordo and Mikkelsen will be the next lot through, in that order.
Evans reflects on a very successful display of pace this weekend.
"When the feeling is right and the feeling is right we can be right up there."
Evans reflects on a very successful display of pace this weekend.
"When the feeling is right and the feeling is right we can be right up there."
WRC - Germany: Evans finishes fifth so far, 3.4s down on Meeke.
That should guarantee the Welshman sixth overall.
That should guarantee the Welshman sixth overall.
WRC - Germany: Ostberg is pleased with his learning curve on asphalt.
"I'm happy with our progress and I'm starting to enjoy it. There are a few more tarmac events left so hopefully I can get better and better."
"I'm happy with our progress and I'm starting to enjoy it. There are a few more tarmac events left so hopefully I can get better and better."
WRC - Germany: Ostberg's spin only costs him 12.8s relative to his team-mate's benchmark time.
WRC - Germany: It is Ostberg who will complete first, but without a hope of any power stage points. He has over a minute in hand over Tanak overall.
WRC - Germany: We could get Ostberg or Evans next, depending on how much time the Norwegian lost.
WRC - Germany: Looks like some dust or gravel flicked onto the stage caused Ostberg's spin.
Tanak is the latest to complete the stage, he goes second but still 2.3s off Meeke.
Tanak is the latest to complete the stage, he goes second but still 2.3s off Meeke.
WRC - Germany: Reports from the stage indicate Ostberg has had a spin, somewhere in the first part of the stage.
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WRC - Germany: Meeke is pretty downcast at the end of the stage.
"We had a clean run. I did something stupid on day one so you don't want to do anything stupid on the last.
"I'm very disappointed but you just have to get on with it."
"We had a clean run. I did something stupid on day one so you don't want to do anything stupid on the last.
"I'm very disappointed but you just have to get on with it."
Stopwatch
WRC - Germany: Meeke betters Kubica by 2.5s, but is that a Volkswagen-beating time?
WRC - Germany: Lefebvre comes in only 0.5s down on Kubica, what an event for the World Rally Car debutant.
"It's been incredible for us. I'm very happy."
"It's been incredible for us. I'm very happy."
WRC - Germany: Kubica reports at stage end he won't do Rally Australia.
WRC - Germany: Meeke is 1.5s up on Kubica's benchmark at the first split.
WRC - Germany: Kubica is properly on it here, and his time is a 9m10.9s.
WRC - Germany:The twists and turns through the vineyards lined with huge grey stoned walls is a stunning backdrop. Plenty of spectators too.
Lefebvre is 0.7s down on Kubica though the split. Kris Meeke will be the next through.
Lefebvre is 0.7s down on Kubica though the split. Kris Meeke will be the next through.
WRC - Germany: It's only an eight mile test through Dhrontal, so expect the times to come thick and fast.
WRC - Germany: Kubica is into the stage, here is a reminder of the running order:
Kubica
Meeke
Abbring
Lefebvre
Paddon
Tanak
Ostberg
Evans
Neuville
Sordo
Mikkelsen
Latvala
Ogier
Kubica
Meeke
Abbring
Lefebvre
Paddon
Tanak
Ostberg
Evans
Neuville
Sordo
Mikkelsen
Latvala
Ogier
WRC - Germany: As Marshall points out, this is the stage that claimed Jari-Matti Latvala last year. Let's hope a different fate awaits the Finn.
Latvala/ 2014 Germany crash
WRC - Germany: We've had the benfit and priveledge of stage previews from Seb Marshall over the course of this rally. Thanks Seb!
Here's the final installment from the Hyundai co-driver, on the re-run of the SS19 Dhrontal.
SS19/21 Dhrontal (8.74 miles)
"A great way to end the rally and a classic Germany stage. It’s very similar in its layout to last year, just a couple of sections have been chopped out.
"The grip’s pretty consistent throughout this stage – if you look on a map it just goes up and down the hillside through the vineyards. It’s a tough one though and it needs respect – don’t forget, it claimed Jari-Matti last year."
Here's the final installment from the Hyundai co-driver, on the re-run of the SS19 Dhrontal.
SS19/21 Dhrontal (8.74 miles)
"A great way to end the rally and a classic Germany stage. It’s very similar in its layout to last year, just a couple of sections have been chopped out.
"The grip’s pretty consistent throughout this stage – if you look on a map it just goes up and down the hillside through the vineyards. It’s a tough one though and it needs respect – don’t forget, it claimed Jari-Matti last year."
WRC - Germany: Just under 10 minutes to go until the Rally Germany decider and power stage.
Ogier leads by 26.6s.
Ogier leads by 26.6s.
Belgian GP: Just in case you missed it yesterday, Lewis Hamilton took yet another pole, extending his streak further.
Hamilton extends pole streak at Spa
Hamilton extends pole streak at Spa
Lewis Hamilton takes Belgian GP pole 2015
Belgian GP: Not long until the Belgian Grand Prix, which you can follow live through our dedicated F1 service.
One team struggling - more than usual - is McLaren. Grand Prix editor BEN ANDERSON investigates the McLaren engine upgrade, which was supposed to align the marque with Ferrari.
Why Honda's new engine is letdown
One team struggling - more than usual - is McLaren. Grand Prix editor BEN ANDERSON investigates the McLaren engine upgrade, which was supposed to align the marque with Ferrari.
Why Honda's new engine is letdown
Jenson Button, McLaren, Belgian GP 2015, Spa
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