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Dad's the word as Hamilton finds the winning Formula

Lewis hamilton dedicated his maiden Grand Prix victory to his father Anthony on an emotional night in Montreal. Read

F1: Lewis claims pole

Rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton claimed the first pole position of his short career after holding off McLaren team-mate and world champion Fernando Alonso in qualifying for today's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Read

Burning Rubber

Former GP star Chris Burns is set to make his return to the Metzeler Racetec National Superstock Championship at Knockhill later this month. Read

Speedway: Fitness dilemma

Newcastle will leave it as late as possible before tomorrow's Premier League meeting at home to Workington (6.30pm) before deciding whether Adam McKinna returns to their side as a reserve. Read

F1: Alonso isn't getting help

Formula One sensation Lewis Hamilton has insisted world champion team-mate Fernando Alonso is getting no extra help from McLaren to win the world drivers' championship this season. Read

Speedway: Uphill battle

A late international call-up means Newcastle Diamonds go into tomorrow night's top-of-the-table clash against Workington as underdogs. Read

F1: Rivals defend star

Giancarlo Fisichella and Alexander Wurz have hit back at former world champion Jacques Villeneuve for his verbal attack on Formula One sensation Lewis Hamilton. Read

Superbikes: Prepare for real speed

Lap record holder John McGuinness says the magical 130mph lap "will definitely happen" in the final race of the Centenary Isle of Man Festival, today's Senior TT. Read

Speedway: Bears thank top duo

The Redcar Bears salvaged a Premier League point in a last heat decider against Stoke at the South Tees Motor Park last night, writes George English. Read

Diamonds duo clinch final spot in showpiece event

Newcastle Diamonds' top two riders, Christian Henry and Josef Franc, are in the field that will contest the Premier League Pairs Championship. Read

King's Lynn 59, Redcar 33

King's Lynn co-promoter Buster Chapman praised Redcar's riders last night for getting on with the second leg of their Knockout Cup quarter-final despite the misty and rainy weather. Read

Ex-Diamond ace in horror smash

Former Newcastle Diamonds rider Garry Stead has been paralysed from the waist down after a horrific track crash. Read

Favourite leads way

Hot favourite John McGuinness led from start to finish to win the Bennetts Superbike TT, the opening race at the Centenary Isle of Man Festival. Read

Speedway: Franc's double top

Josef Franc was Newcastle's top scorer for the second night running in the Premier League as they followed Saturday's 51-39 defeat at Workington with a convincing home victory over his parent club Berwick. Read

BTCC: Italian takes advantage

Italian Fabrizio Giovanardi moved to within two points of the lead in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship after winning the final race at Croft. Read

Speedway: Diamonds shine in sparkling win

Newcastle Diamonds roared up to third spot in the Premier League after a convincing 57-36 victory over bottom club Berwick Bandits. Read

BTCC: Gio enjoys a Fab Croft outing

Racing fans at Croft saw a Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship master at work as VX Racing's Fabrizio Giovanardi dominated round 12 to score his fifth win of the season. Read

Scott stuff!

Gordon Shedden scorched to pole yesterday ahead of today's British Touring Car Championship showdown at Croft. Read

Michael's determined despite big Hill to climb

Norton-born Michael Hill is planning to be back on a motorbike again by the end of the season, following his horrific smash at Snetterton two weeks ago. Read

Diamonds aim for double win

Opposition from both ends of the Premier League awaits Newcastle Diamonds this weekend, with a trip to second-top Workington tonight and a visit from bottom club Berwick to Byker tomorrow (6.30pm). Read