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Brawn: Mercedes deal gives us a strong future

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:31:41 GMT

Ross Brawn admits that selling his team to Mercedes will ensure a brighter future for Brackley-based outfit.

Ecclestone suggests fresh hope for Donington

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:11:50 GMT

Bernie Ecclestone suggests that Donington Park could yet play host to the British Grand Prix despite DVLL entering administration

No early McLaren activities for Button

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:58:25 GMT

Brawn GP to prevent Jenson Button from carrying out any early activities with McLaren following F1 move

Bianchi excited by Ferrari test chance

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:39:33 GMT

F3 Euroseries title winner Jules Bianchi secures a test with Ferrari at Jerez in December

Lopez offered 'conditional' USF1 drive

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:40:32 GMT

Jose Maria Lopez offered the chance to sign up with USF1 for the 2010 F1 season providing he can find the sponsorship needed to secure a drive

Schumacher Mercedes F1 move 'is going to happen'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:11 GMT

Record-breaking multiple F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher - the most successful driver in the sport's history - is set to sensationally rejoin the grid in 2010 with Mercedes GP.

Bourdais 'writing new chapter' but admits F1 door not closed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:48 GMT

Once bitten, twice shy goes the saying, but it seems Scuderia Toro Rosso evictee Sébastien Bourdais has not given up on a return to F1 just yet - as he reminds observers just what he is capable of with Superleague success.

Birrane: Another chance will arise for Lola.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:48 GMT

Martin Birrane admits that he remains optimistic of F1 future for Lola.

Red Bull will remain a 'big factor' in F1 2010, insists Horner

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:02:13 GMT

Red Bull Racing's title-challenging form in F1 2009 was no flash in the pan, insists team principal Christian Horner - with the energy drinks-backed outfit set to come out 'even stronger' in 2010.

Ecclestone gives Silverstone final deadline to save British GP

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:51 GMT

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has given Silverstone and its owners the BRDC one final ultimatum - sign a contract by 11 December, or accept that the 2010 British Grand Prix is lost.

Kubica confirms another rally, but Vettel denied.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:52:03 GMT

Robert Kubica to tackle Rallye du Var, as Red Bull Racing reins in Sebastian Vettel's ambitions.

Lotus F1: We're under pressure to perform but we will

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:31 GMT

Lotus F1 key players Mike Gascoyne and Tony Fernandes acknowledge the weight of expectation upon their shoulders from carrying such an iconic name in 2010 - but give the team time, they insist, and they will surprise...

Montagny adds name to Renault frame.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:34 GMT

French ace Franck Montagny in negotiations for F1 race return.

Villeneuve back in training as 2010 talks progress

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:02:31 GMT

Jacques Villeneuve has moved to Austria to continue his preparations for a potential 2010 return to F1.

Senna ready to work hard with Campos.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:22:49 GMT

Bruno Senna admits that getting results will be the only way to shake off comparisons with uncle Ayrton.

Button: McLaren 'will be tough to beat' in 2010.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:26 GMT

Jenson Button has said that he expects his partnership with Lewis Hamilton to be an F1 front-runner in 2010.

Button: I moved for the challenge, not the money

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:28 GMT

F1 World Champion Jenson Button has hit back at those who claim he left Brawn for McLaren-Mercedes for financial motives - explaining that what he wanted most was a new challenge.

Trulli revealed as Lotus target but insists he hasn't signed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:04 GMT

Toyota F1 refugee Jarno Trulli has been named as an ideal candidate for 2010 newcomer Lotus - but in the wake of an impressive NASCAR test for Michael Waltrip Racing, the experienced Italian insists he 'hasn't signed with anyone yet'.

Raikkonen rules out Mercedes, confirms F1 sabbatical

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:28 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen has confirmed that he is not in talks with Mercedes and will not be in F1 in 2010 - and whilst he is open to returning, he admits he may have reached the end of the road.

Raikkonen could yet be in F1 in 2010 with Mercedes GP

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:29:04 GMT

2007 F1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen may not yet be driven into an enforced sabbatical in 2010, it emerges - as speculation heightens that the Ferrari refugee could end up at Mercedes GP.

Piquet, di Resta and de la Rosa on Force India F1 radar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:19:44 GMT

Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi appear to be anything but secure at Force India F1 in 2010 - with Nelsinho Piquet, Pedro de la Rosa and Paul di Resta understood to be similarly in the frame.

Button breached contract, says 'disappointed' Brawn

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:32:40 GMT

Jenson Button did not leave Brawn GP due to disagreements over salary, Ross Brawn and Nick Fry contend - with a breach in contract having led to an offer of 12 million being withdrawn.

Hamilton warns Button: I'm still the best driver in F1!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:01 GMT

Lewis Hamilton welcomes compatriot Jenson Button to McLaren-Mercedes with typically fighting talk - asserting that whilst he may have lost his crown, he is still the best driver in F1.

Donington Park lease-holder DVLL put into administration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:26:56 GMT

Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd (DVLL) - the company whose CEO Simon Gillett dreamed of taking the British Grand Prix to Donington Park in 2010 - has been officially placed into administration.

Spa-Francorchamps re-issued with racing licence

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:03:35 GMT

The much-loved Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Ardennes has had its racing licence re-instated, theoretically guaranteeing the future of the Belgian Grand Prix for at least 2010.