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Proposals for a new, cheaper and simpler engine were presented in Paris on Tuesday and there is another meeting of the sport's Strategy Group next Tuesday to discuss other changes.

Formula 1 bosses and governing body FIA have revealed details on the next generation engines that will make its debut in 2021. The meeting outlined the objectives by the FIA on the future regulations of the next generation F1 power units (PU), which include improved noise, reduced cost, maintaining road relevance with hybrid technology and more level playing field for teams.

Joan Pedrero, Adrien Metge and Aravind KP will form the Sherco TVS Factory Rally team for the 2018 Dakar Rally.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has been crowned as the 2017 Formula 1 World champion for the fourth time as secured the maximum points for the season against Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. This, despite both title contenders not making it on the podium of the Mexican GP, won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

After missing the mark in the previous round at Australia, Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso claimed the win in a wet Malaysian Government Prix, keeping his contention alive for the 2017 world title. Dovizioso beat teammate Jorge Lorenzo to win the Malaysian GP in a 1-2 podium for Ducati, while Tech 3 Yamaha's Johann Zarco took the last spot on the podium. World title contender Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda couldn't do any better than fourth.

If you ever had a dream of driving around a race track but thought it was out of reach, your dream will soon be a reality and that too at an affordable cost. Starting October 29, Chennai's Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) will organise special track days that allow anyone to experience the circuit by renting cars and bikes at a nominal cost.

Honda announced that the partnership with McLaren was at an end and we told you all about it. But this does not mean that Honda will fade away and get out of the sport. In fact the company will be now providing engines to Torro Rosso and will constantly continue to work on its powertrain.

Yamaha has announced that WorldSBK rider Michael van der Mark will be standing in for Jonas Folger at Tech 3 Yamaha for the next MotoGP round at Sepang, Malaysia. With Folger ill due to a suspected case of mononucleosis, Van der Mark has been presented with this opportunity as he will be making his MotoGP debut. Incidentally, this is the second time the young rider has been presented with this opportunity this year.