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BTCC - Knockhill: Red flag. Neal's spun into the gravel exiting Duffas Dip. He's got going again on the outside of Leslie's, but too late to avoid a stoppage.
Less than four minutes on the clock. Plato was just back on track for a late effort to haul himself up from 19th.
Less than four minutes on the clock. Plato was just back on track for a late effort to haul himself up from 19th.
Green flag
GP2 - Spa: We're back racing as Rossi leads.
BTCC - Knockhill: Plato's fallen to 19th now. Seven minutes remaining. If it stays like this, surely it'll be a case of Croft all over again - start from the pitlane, avoid the chaos, pump in a quick time and get a good grid slot for race two?
GP2 - Spa: The safety car leads the cars back onto the track from the pitlane and we should be back racing shortly.
BTCC - Knockhill: Priaulx's improved but stays P2 - although he's now just 0.034s behind Jackson.
BTCC - Knockhill: Some improvements: Tordoff is now P3, Ingram P7.
Jordan is still P10, albeit with a quicker time. Plato's 16th - despite only being 0.6s off the pace in a car with 75kgs of ballast.
Jordan is still P10, albeit with a quicker time. Plato's 16th - despite only being 0.6s off the pace in a car with 75kgs of ballast.
IndyCar - Pocono: And Karam's just gone back to P1 at 220.788mph. This is the Ganassi youngster's home track, and he told this week's issue of AUTOSPORT that winning here would be second only to winning at Indy. With Marco Andretti still in P3, there's a lot for the local fans to be excited about at the moment.
It's been a quiet start for the main title protagonists: Juan Pablo Montoya has just moved up to P5; Graham Rahal is down in P22. There are 38 minutes remaining.
It's been a quiet start for the main title protagonists: Juan Pablo Montoya has just moved up to P5; Graham Rahal is down in P22. There are 38 minutes remaining.
BTCC - Knockhill: Mat Jackson smashes the BTCC lap record with a 51.659s – then loses it for exceeding track limits.
The circuit giveth, and the circuit taketh away...
The circuit giveth, and the circuit taketh away...
Green flag
BTCC - Knockhill: The session's back under way. There are just over 17 minutes left on the clock.
Those with work to do: Jordan (10th); Goff (13th); Ingram (14th); Plato (17th) and Tordoff (24th).
Those with work to do: Jordan (10th); Goff (13th); Ingram (14th); Plato (17th) and Tordoff (24th).
Red flag
BTCC - Knockhill: Red flag - a Eurotech Honda Civic has binned it.
It's Jeff Smith. The 'hero' of FP2, having gone second quickest, is off in the gravel at Scotsman. His team was predicting big things, but he's only 11th. He has at least got back going.
Dan Welch, driving in the lone Proton this weekend, was not so lucky. His right-front suspension broke as he approached Duffus Dip and he skated off the track.
It's Jeff Smith. The 'hero' of FP2, having gone second quickest, is off in the gravel at Scotsman. His team was predicting big things, but he's only 11th. He has at least got back going.
Dan Welch, driving in the lone Proton this weekend, was not so lucky. His right-front suspension broke as he approached Duffus Dip and he skated off the track.
IndyCar - Pocono: Opening practice is underway in Pocono, kicking off a weekend that is going to have a huge influence on the championship fight. Currently, Takuma Sato and Marco Andretti have Honda on top, although there's still more than an hour to go.
Earlier, Sage Karam, Stefano Coletti and Gabby Chaves had the circuit to themselves for a brief rookie session, with Karam going fastest at just over 219.3mph. At the moment, that lap has him fifth overall on the timesheets.
Earlier, Sage Karam, Stefano Coletti and Gabby Chaves had the circuit to themselves for a brief rookie session, with Karam going fastest at just over 219.3mph. At the moment, that lap has him fifth overall on the timesheets.
BRDC F4 - Snetterton: First blood in BRDC F4 goes the way of Will Palmer, making a perfect start to the weekend after grabbing pole earlier today.
Palmer was quick enough in qualifying to sit out the last few minutes to conserve tyres and he continued that pace into the race.
The HHC Motorsport racer ended up around 8 seconds clear of Harri Newey in second. Tom Jackson finished third.
Palmer was quick enough in qualifying to sit out the last few minutes to conserve tyres and he continued that pace into the race.
The HHC Motorsport racer ended up around 8 seconds clear of Harri Newey in second. Tom Jackson finished third.
BTCC - Knockhill: Here's the provisional top 10: Jackson; Priaulx; Neal; Collard; Shedden; Turkington; Smith; Morgan; Austin; Jordan.
Championship leader Plato is down in 17th.
Championship leader Plato is down in 17th.
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BTCC - Knockhill: All change. Mat Jackson is quickest on a 51.839s. Priaulx improves to a 51.9s and goes back up to P2 after the Hondas of Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden got ahead of him.
Green sectors everywhere. And 20 minutes remaining. Probably best to let this settle down...
Green sectors everywhere. And 20 minutes remaining. Probably best to let this settle down...
WRC - Germany: Lets have an update of the stage times now that Lefebvre can't pop in late and ruin the order for us (not that we don't want the Frenchman to do well):
SS14
1 Latvala 10m41.2s
2 Ogier +1.3s
3 Meeke +1.5s
4 Tanak +4.8s
5 Sordo +5.2s
6 Neuville +5.6s
Overall
1 Ogier 2h19m9s
2 Latvala +17.2s
3 Mikkelsen +1m18.2s
4 Sordo +1m46.5s
5 Neuville +1m53.6s
6 Evans +2m06.9s
SS14
1 Latvala 10m41.2s
2 Ogier +1.3s
3 Meeke +1.5s
4 Tanak +4.8s
5 Sordo +5.2s
6 Neuville +5.6s
Overall
1 Ogier 2h19m9s
2 Latvala +17.2s
3 Mikkelsen +1m18.2s
4 Sordo +1m46.5s
5 Neuville +1m53.6s
6 Evans +2m06.9s
BTCC - Knockhill: It's been threatening rain all day, and a few drops were falling prior to qualifying - but everyone's on slick in the early stages of the 30-minute session.
The times are coming down, too. Priaulx's just gone top on a 52.254s. Expect pole to be a 51s effort in ideal conditions.
The times are coming down, too. Priaulx's just gone top on a 52.254s. Expect pole to be a 51s effort in ideal conditions.
WRC - Germany: Lefebvre slots in ninth, another good time from the youngster making his debut in a WR car.
WRC - Germany: We've got a bit of a discrepancy in the timing for Lefebvre, so we'll bring you that as soon as possible.
WRC - Germany: Interestingly, Lefebvre's first stint is third quickest so far...
WRC - Germany: RCL won't make the mistake of giving stage times too quickly this afternoon.
Stephane Lefebvre popped up into second on one of the Arena Panzerplatte tests this morning, and with him running further down the order we'll hold on for him.
Stephane Lefebvre popped up into second on one of the Arena Panzerplatte tests this morning, and with him running further down the order we'll hold on for him.
WRC - Germany: Sordo continues to suffer from an issue with his gearbox.
Coming down the gears the car is fine from fifth to second, but second to first is delayed and is costing the Spaniard. Great job to go quicker than Neuville despite the problem.
Coming down the gears the car is fine from fifth to second, but second to first is delayed and is costing the Spaniard. Great job to go quicker than Neuville despite the problem.
Red flag
GP2 - Spa: The race has been red flagged following De Jong's enormous accident. The early word is that he is ok but we are still waiting to confirm that.
WRC - Germany: That's Sordo through and he's fifth fastest, 0.4s quicker than Neuville. That extends his hold of fourth to 7.1s.
GP2 - Spa: According to TV crews De Jong is ok which is great news because that was a huge accident.
WRC - Germany: Paddon is really struggling today, the Kiwi is slowest through so far in what is now likely a reconnaissance mission to improve his asphalt pace.
"It felt better but I'm quite lost at the moment. I'm competitive and I don't like being beaten, there is hard work to do."
"It felt better but I'm quite lost at the moment. I'm competitive and I don't like being beaten, there is hard work to do."
WRC - Germany: Tanak has completed the stage and slots in fourth. Panic avoided as Ostberg had shown pace earlier. Tanak extends his hold of seventh to 1.8s.
GP2 - Spa: Race leader Vandoorne takes advantage of the safety car and pits. Rossi and Evans stay out.
Crash
GP2 - Spa: Huge shunt as De Jong and Gasly run side by side at Blanchimont but Gasly gives him no room and they collide leaving De Jong in the barrier, safety car deployed.
WRC - Germany: That's a big disappointment as Elfyn Evans can only manage sixth on this stage after finishing second on this test this morning.
"It felt pretty good to be honest. We need to have another think. I think we may have been too aggresive in places."
"It felt pretty good to be honest. We need to have another think. I think we may have been too aggresive in places."
WRC - Germany: Meeke almost immediately replaces Neuville, taking third on the stage. He's only 0.2s behind Ogier and 1.5s behind Latvala.
"It will take time to shake off yesterday," says Meeke. That time is yet more evidence of another demonstration of pace wasted for the Ulsterman.
"It will take time to shake off yesterday," says Meeke. That time is yet more evidence of another demonstration of pace wasted for the Ulsterman.
Breaking news
GP2 - Spa: The incident between Rowland and Matsushita is under investigation.
WRC - Germany: Neuville is the next in and that's a decent time, 5.6s down on Latvala.
He started the stage 6.7s behind Sordo.
He started the stage 6.7s behind Sordo.
GP2 - Spa: Lynn and King go side by side up Eau Rouge! But King takes his at Les Combes. What bravery and brilliant race craft by both drivers.
WRC - Germany: We'll keep an eye on Ostberg's time, as he's only 0.5s behind Ott Tanak in seventh.
Mikkelsen is through, he's 12.5s down on Latvala.
"We changed the diff and it takes time to get used to."
The Norwegian is using his favourable position - a safe third overall - to test diff settings with Corsica in mind later in the year.
Mikkelsen is through, he's 12.5s down on Latvala.
"We changed the diff and it takes time to get used to."
The Norwegian is using his favourable position - a safe third overall - to test diff settings with Corsica in mind later in the year.
GP2 - Spa: They're off and what a start by Sirotkin, he jumps into the lead but runs deeps and Vandoorne retains it instantly but carnage ensues behind.
Rowland cuts off a move by Matsushita and the pair collide, giving Rowland a puncture and he's out of the race.
Rowland cuts off a move by Matsushita and the pair collide, giving Rowland a puncture and he's out of the race.
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WRC - Germany: Ostberg is the next car through, 6s down on Latvala.
That's a very competitive time for Ostberg, who makes no secret of his preference of gravel over asphalt events.
"Not so bad, I tried to push a bit more. I had to be careful on the gravel, there was a lot of it in parts."
That's a very competitive time for Ostberg, who makes no secret of his preference of gravel over asphalt events.
"Not so bad, I tried to push a bit more. I had to be careful on the gravel, there was a lot of it in parts."
WRC - Germany: Latvala takes 1.3s out of Ogier at the end of the stage, that reduces the lead gap to 17.2s.
Latvala has a dent in his right front wheel though.
"I don't remember the impact," says Latvala. It can't be that bad then.
Latvala has a dent in his right front wheel though.
"I don't remember the impact," says Latvala. It can't be that bad then.
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WRC - Germany: Ogier is happy with his run through the 14th stage of the rally.
"I'm happy with the stage, it's OK it was a clean stage for me."
"I'm happy with the stage, it's OK it was a clean stage for me."
WRC - Germany: Ogier completes the stage in 10m42.5s.
At the last split, Latvala is 1s up on the Frenchman.
At the last split, Latvala is 1s up on the Frenchman.
GP2 - Spa: They're off on their installation laps and will line up on the grid very shortly. It always gets tasty into La Source here so watch this space!
By: AUTOSPORT staff, Jack Benyon, Scott Mitchell, Mark Glendenning
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