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Di Resta sure of progression with new Force India car

Bathgate’s Paul di Resta lifted the wraps off his new Sahara Force India racer at Silverstone yesterday, and the 25-year-old Scot stated he’s confident he can improve on his 27 world championship points haul from last season.

Formula 1: Paul Di Resta fit and raring to go

PAUL di Resta heads into the new Formula 1 season fitter and happier than he has ever been in his life.

That is primarily due to a change in trainer, with Di Resta now with David Coulthard’s former personal fitness guru Gerry Convy.

New Ferrari isn’t much use in snow

FERRARI were forced to cancel the official launch of their new car yesterday due to heavy snow in Maranello.

Sutil’s anger at ‘coward’ Hamilton in assault case

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil has labelled Lewis Hamilton a “coward” and says their friendship is over after the McLaren man declined to testify at his trial this week.

Scottish drivers denied in Daytona

MOTORSPORT: Scots duo Allan McNish and Ryan Dalziel were controversially denied victory in the 50th running of the Daytona 24 Hours by just six seconds. American AJ Allmendinger, partnered by England’s Justin Wilson, pipped the Scots in his Riley-Ford.

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Speedway: Lack of stars sees Monarchs lose their Scots Open backer

Edinburgh Monarchs speedway bosses are seeking a new sponsor for their glamour Scottish Open Championship meeting, which lifts the curtain on the Armadale season on March 23, following the surprise withdrawal of long-time backers, Keyline( Broxburn).

Theo Pijper begins a third spell for Edinburgh Monarchs this season

Speedway: Theo Pijper glad to be back at Monarchs

DUTCH speedway master Theo Pijper says he will start with a blank canvas when he pulls on his race jacket for a third spell with Edinburgh Monarchs this season.

Speedway: Title-winning skipper says Monarchs can defy critics

Returning Edinburgh Monarchs star Derek Sneddon is optimistic about the speedway outfit’s Premier League title hopes this season – which flies in the face of criticism among some supporters who feel the lack of a big hitting No. 1 rider could see the team struggle to reach the play-offs.

Speedway: Craig Cook ready to step up to plate

Edinburgh MONARCHS star Craig Cook today promised to “screw his head back on” this season after finally signing his contract for a second spell with the Capital speedway outfit.

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