Roadside floral tributes...
Roadside floral tributes to crash victims may endanger lives, say senior police officers. Now local authorities are considering putting a limit on how long flowers can be left at accident sites. The move follows concern that grieving friends and family are putting themselves at risk by laying wreaths. Members of the Society of Chief Officers of Transportation fear narrow verges, fast traffic and other hazards could lead to a second tragedy at the same spot.
German sensation Sebastian...
German sensation Sebastian Vettel has secured the second Toro Rosso seat for the rest of the 2007 season and 2008. The 20-year-old (right) replaced Scott Speed at last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix after the American was sacked following a row with the team at the European GP last month.
Vettel became the youngest man to score a Formula One point when he stood in for BMW’s Robert Kubica at the US GP. BMW boss Mario Theissen explained: “The current testing rules mean Sebastian rarely gets a chance to drive for us. Now, he has the opportunity to really prove his worth.”