This was a decisive demonstration that Lorenzo was riding better than any of his championship rivals.

His main championship rival, Michael Schumacher was looking to win the race as it would equal Ayrton Senna's record at Monaco for most wins (six).

With Skinner in the garage, the race lead would turn to his championship rival, Ron Hornaday, who dominated the race.

O'Connor also lined out with Munster in the inter-provincial hurling championship where he played alongside his championship rivals from other counties.

Unfortunately for Sims, his worst scores were a pair of ninths worth 24 points, and Adam Christodoulou, his main championship rival dropped two retirements.

Once again, Michael Schumacher collided with his championship rival at the final race, but unlike 1994 events turned against him.

Michael Schumacher, Häkkinen's main championship rival, qualified ninth after a series of problems throughout practice.

Their only defeat once again came at the hands of perennial championship rivals, the Dublin Rebels.

Nigel Mansell was on pole but a poor start resulted in the two championship rivals Hill and Schumacher battling for the lead.

Rena Titañon and Vicki Glori: championship rivals in the world of women's Mexican wrestling.