Former F1 world champion so badly concussed in his pre-season crash he told doctors: "I'm Fernando, I drive go karts and I want to be a Formula 1 driver."

The talking point for fans of V8 Supercars is the return of former two-time series winner Marcos Ambrose to the fray.

New Zealand rally driver Emma Gilmour has been ranked as the world's top female driver, although by her own admission, 2014 wasn't her finest year.

Motor racing supervet Kenny Smith couldn't make it on to the grid for the 60th running of the New Zealand Grand Prix at Manfeild yesterday.