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Professor Sid Watkins OBE 1928-2012. The FIA and the FIA Institute extend their sincere condolences to the Watkins family on the sad news of the death of FIA Institute Honorary President Professor Sid Watkins.

The overcast weather in Sao Paulo threatened to distrupt the second Free Practice session of the first day of action in Brazil but despite a quick shower the track stayed dry for most of the 90-minute session.

Following the drivers’ and team managers’ briefings this morning, competitors took to the track at 1100 hours for the first practice session for the 6 Hours of São Paulo.

Professor Sid Watkins OBE 1928-2012

Pre-event Press Conference - Thursday 13 September

Mikko Hirvonen says his first season as Sebastien Loeb's team-mate has been an exciting experience and is helping to improve him as a driver.

Nasser Al-Attiyah is back on British soil this week for round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship - the first time since his capture of a bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympics during the summer.

Chris Atkinson has spoken of a great feeling after driving his MINI John Cooper Works WRC on gravel for the first time.

With three wins from his last four starts, Sebastien Loeb admits he's experienced plenty of highs on Wales Rally GB.

Lewis Hamilton cruised to a comfortable Italian Grand Prix victory on a day when Sergio Perez staged another spectacular raid on the podium positions and Fernando Alonso maintained his title charge with third place.