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WTCC - Suzuka: "To win 57 years after Fangio, it's a big achievement and I feel privileged," continued Lopez.
"It has been a long time, Fangio was the last one. Because of him we Argentineans have the passion for motor racing. We have a lot of support, and I think you saw that this year [at the WTCC's race in Termas]. So, it really means a lot."
"It has been a long time, Fangio was the last one. Because of him we Argentineans have the passion for motor racing. We have a lot of support, and I think you saw that this year [at the WTCC's race in Termas]. So, it really means a lot."
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WRC - Spain: The official series Twitter account has just revealed what's in store for our top three finishers - a coveted place on a very smart-looking podium and a cool bottle of Cava.
WRC - Spain: Every point that Meeke and Ostberg can pick up today will be crucial for Citroen's manufacturers' position.
The French squad are just nine points clear of M-Sport Ford as things stand, with Hirvonen firmly on course to finish third, while Hyundai are a further seven points back with Sordo snapping at Ostberg's heels.
The French squad are just nine points clear of M-Sport Ford as things stand, with Hirvonen firmly on course to finish third, while Hyundai are a further seven points back with Sordo snapping at Ostberg's heels.
WTCC - Suzuka: By winning today's opening WTCC race, Jose Maria Lopez became the first Argentinean to win an FIA World Championship since 'El Maestro' Fangio in 1957, and the first South American to win a title at Suzuka since Senna in 1991.
In the press conference he explained the significance of the result.
"This has happened in a special place for me," said Lopez. "My idol Senna won two titles here, which meant a lot to me when I was a kid. If I had to choose a place to win the championship it would be Suzuka, the people have been great."
In the press conference he explained the significance of the result.
"This has happened in a special place for me," said Lopez. "My idol Senna won two titles here, which meant a lot to me when I was a kid. If I had to choose a place to win the championship it would be Suzuka, the people have been great."
WRC - Spain: Meeke was second quickest on this stage earlier, and best of the non-VWs in what will be the power stage - that bodes well for the possibility of the Citroen driver salvaging something from a trying weekend.
WRC - Spain: Here's how the running order will look for the final two stages as SS16 goes live:
Meeke, Kubica, Evans, Al-Qassimi, Block, Protasov, Paddon, Prokop, Mikkelsen, Neuville, Sordo, Ostberg, Hirvonen, Latvala, Ogier.
Meeke, Kubica, Evans, Al-Qassimi, Block, Protasov, Paddon, Prokop, Mikkelsen, Neuville, Sordo, Ostberg, Hirvonen, Latvala, Ogier.
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WTCC - Suzuka: "I felt it was really unfair driving from Hugo," said Michelisz. "He gave me absolutely no room and left me with no choice but to take the escape road. I don't want to criticise him as he may have had a brake problem or some other issue, but it was like he didn't brake for the corner."
WTCC - Suzuka: Norbert Michelisz shed more light on the incident that caused him to take to the escape road on the penultimate lap of race one.
The Hungarian was trying to pass Hugo Valente, who moments earlier had run off the track at 130R, conceding third place to Sebastien Loeb.
The Hungarian was trying to pass Hugo Valente, who moments earlier had run off the track at 130R, conceding third place to Sebastien Loeb.
WTCC - Suzuka: The Citroen team's packing-up activities for Macau have not stopped Jose Maria Lopez enjoying his world title.
The Argentinean has won much respect this year for his sporting approach, and has taken time to pose for selfies and sign autographs with much of the pitlane.
The Argentinean has won much respect this year for his sporting approach, and has taken time to pose for selfies and sign autographs with much of the pitlane.
WRC - Spain: In case you missed our coverage of the opening loop of the day, here's a quick summary of the morning:
- Latvala gains on Ogier by 5.4s but still has 21.9s to make up to keep his title hopes alive
- Sordo closes to within 12.4s of Ostberg in fourth
- Mikkelsen now just 4.4s behind Neuville in sixth
- Latvala gains on Ogier by 5.4s but still has 21.9s to make up to keep his title hopes alive
- Sordo closes to within 12.4s of Ostberg in fourth
- Mikkelsen now just 4.4s behind Neuville in sixth
WRC - Spain: Just 15 minutes until the action in Spain gets back under way with a second run through the 12.7 mile La Mussara test.
That's followed by a repeat of the 9.7 mile Riudecanyes stage, where bonus points will be up for grabs for the fastest three drivers.
That's followed by a repeat of the 9.7 mile Riudecanyes stage, where bonus points will be up for grabs for the fastest three drivers.
V8 Supercars - Surfers Paradise: And in Australia, Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell lifted the V8 Supercars Enduro Cup with a dominant victory in the second race at Surfers Paradise this morning:
Whincup/Dumbrell dominate Surfers
Whincup/Dumbrell dominate Surfers
WTCC - Suzuka: Elsewhere in the world of motorsport, Citroen's Jose Maria Lopez clinched the World Touring Car title with victory in the first of Suzuka's two races, while Gabriele Tarquini broke Honda's victory duck in the second.
Check out PETER MILLS' race reports for more:
Lopez win seals 2014 WTCC crown
Tarquini wins for Honda in race two
Check out PETER MILLS' race reports for more:
Lopez win seals 2014 WTCC crown
Tarquini wins for Honda in race two
Marquez Sepang
MotoGP - Sepang: Our comprehensive race report is ready for your viewing pleasure, along with our reports of this morning's Moto2 and Moto3 action:
Marquez takes 12th win of 2014
Rabat clinches Moto2 championship
Miller keeps Moto3 title battle open
MotoGP - Sepang: That result puts Rossi 12 points ahead of Lorenzo in the fight for the runner-up spot in the championship, with Pedrosa now unable to come higher than fourth following his DNF.
Further down, Bradley Smith moves ahead of Aleix Espargaro, with Pol in his sights at Valencia, while Stefan Bradl jumps the absent Andrea Iannone for ninth.
Further down, Bradley Smith moves ahead of Aleix Espargaro, with Pol in his sights at Valencia, while Stefan Bradl jumps the absent Andrea Iannone for ninth.
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MotoGP - Sepang: "It was a great race for me because I struggled a lot during the weekend," says a magnanimous Rossi.
"But I worked with the team to modify the bike and my pace was much better today."
"The race was fantastic, I enjoyed it a lot. Marquez was better on the used tyre in the final few laps and he deserved to win."
"But I worked with the team to modify the bike and my pace was much better today."
"The race was fantastic, I enjoyed it a lot. Marquez was better on the used tyre in the final few laps and he deserved to win."
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MotoGP - Sepang: "It feels like a long time ago since I was last won," beams a jubilant Marquez. "I was joking with a journalist before that since people start mentioning Doohan's record, I stopped winning!"
"I enjoyed the race a lot, I had to work really hard in the difficult conditions. I will enjoy celebrating in front of my fans."
"I enjoyed the race a lot, I had to work really hard in the difficult conditions. I will enjoy celebrating in front of my fans."
MotoGP - Sepang: Marquez's 12th win of the year sees him draw him level with Mick Doohan's record for most premier-class wins in a single season - one more at Valencia would see the Spaniard take the record outright.
It should be added that Doohan, who managed the feat back in 1997, only had 15 races in which to rack up his 12 wins, three less than the current size of the MotoGP calendar.
It should be added that Doohan, who managed the feat back in 1997, only had 15 races in which to rack up his 12 wins, three less than the current size of the MotoGP calendar.
MotoGP - Sepang: Pol Espargaro brings his broken foot home in sixth place.
Dovizioso's slide ends with eighth, behind Hernandez and just ahead of Barbera.
Redding completes the top 10.
Aoyama, Michael Laverty, Mike di Meglio and Broc Parkes are the final finishers as de Angelis retires late too.
Dovizioso's slide ends with eighth, behind Hernandez and just ahead of Barbera.
Redding completes the top 10.
Aoyama, Michael Laverty, Mike di Meglio and Broc Parkes are the final finishers as de Angelis retires late too.
MotoGP - Sepang: Smith tries his utmost, but Bradl claims fifth place.
MotoGP - Sepang: Rossi and Lorenzo complete the podium in second and third.
Checkered flag
MotoGP - Sepang: Marquez clinches his 12th win of the 2014 MotoGP but his first in the last five races.
MotoGP - Sepang: Smith has got to within six tenths of Bradl for fourth place as they begin the last lap.
MotoGP - Sepang: Marquez is streaking away as he heads down the back straight for the penultimate time. His lead is up to 2.3s and a first win since August (yes, that long!) beckons.
MotoGP - Sepang: Dovizioso's slide continues, he's now down to eighth behind Hernandez.
MotoGP - Sepang: Marquez brings his lead up to 1.4s as he begins his penultimate lap.
MotoGP - Sepang: Marquez is starting to get this a little bit more under control. His lead is 0.4s and that's enough to stop Rossi getting as close as he had been under braking.
MotoGP - Sepang: Only 15 bikes running now with Pedrosa unable to rejoin a second time and Danilo Petrucci and Karel Abraham joining the retirements. Points for everyone!
MotoGP - Sepang: Dovizioso's lap times have tailed right off, he's fallen behind both Bradl and Smith into sixth.
MotoGP - Sepang: Five laps to go as they cross the line, Rossi still on Marquez's tail, Lorenzo now 1.7s back.
The battle for fourth has come alive - Bradl is right with Dovizioso.
The battle for fourth has come alive - Bradl is right with Dovizioso.
MotoGP - Sepang: Replays show Hernandez wildly all over the place under braking into the final corner and nearly piling into Espargaro.
He misses thankfully. You don't want to be rammed by an out-of-control Pramac Ducati when you've already got a broken foot.
He misses thankfully. You don't want to be rammed by an out-of-control Pramac Ducati when you've already got a broken foot.
MotoGP - Sepang: Lorenzo is dropping slightly off the lead battle, he's now a second behind.
Rossi is trying various moves on Marquez but the Honda has an answer to everything so far.
Rossi is trying various moves on Marquez but the Honda has an answer to everything so far.
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MotoGP - Sepang: Pedrosa crashes again, he'd reached 13th place.
MotoGP - Sepang: Both Marquez and Lorenzo run wide through Turn 1, but Rossi can't quite capitalise to retake the lead, though he tries very hard.
Eight laps left.
Eight laps left.
MotoGP - Sepang: Marquez takes the lead from Rossi, and then holds off the Yamaha's immediate retaliation attempt.
WRC-2 - Spain: Nasser Al-Attiyah remains comfortably on course for class honours after this morning's pair of stages, Julien Maurin closing to within 48.1s of the Qatari.
Irishman Robert Barrable is still a distant third in class.
Irishman Robert Barrable is still a distant third in class.
MotoGP - Sepang: Now it's Rossi leading Marquez and Lorenzo, we've just passed half-distance.
Further back, Pol Espargaro passed Hernandez for seventh a few laps ago.
Further back, Pol Espargaro passed Hernandez for seventh a few laps ago.
MotoGP - Sepang: Marquez has a sniff at Lorenzo too, but again he's held off.
Now Lorenz runs a bit too wide at the final corner in defence and Marquez is through for second.
Now Lorenz runs a bit too wide at the final corner in defence and Marquez is through for second.
MotoGP - Sepang: Rossi tries the Turn 9 move again and this time it works, he takes the lead.
MotoGP - Sepang: Just 0.173s covering Lorenzo, Rossi and Marquez now.
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