"You run a bit against the wall (as a second driver) so this will be different, " said Glock, who missed the final three races of the season after crashing during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.

BBC: Lucas di Grassi joins new-look Virgin Formula 1 team

Coventry Bees speedway rider Adam Roynon has been taken to hospital with head injuries after crashing in the first meeting of the season.

BBC: Coventry speedway rider Adam Roynon injured in crash

The title triumph also guarantees Champions League group-stage football next season after suffering the disappointment of crashing out of Europe in qualifying at the start of this term.

BBC: Weir happy to share with Ferguson

No Scottish club secured a victory in Europe this season, with Motherwell and Queen of the South crashing out of the Uefa Cup and Rangers failing to qualify for the Champions League, following defeat to FBK Kaunas of Lithuania.

BBC: Mendes sure of Old Firm prospects

They joined Sunderland and Middlesbrough in crashing out of the competition at the third-round stage this season.

BBC: Stevenage 3-1 Newcastle

Hamilton finished second in Valencia last season where Brazilian Felipe Massa, who is recovering in Brazil after crashing in Hungary, dominated to take victory in his Ferrari.

BBC: McLaren talk up Kers 'advantage'

Madrid, in danger of finishing the season empty-handed after losing the King's Cup final and crashing out of the Champions League, went behind after just two minutes when Valdo put the visitors ahead.

CNN: Ronaldo injury adds to Real's woes

Crashing out at home to first division Blackburn in the prestigious FA Cup was another embarrassing episode in a season which is unraveling at an alarming pace.

CNN: Arsenal blown away by Bayern as pressure grows on Wenger