The Renault team announced technology brand Hewlett Packard as the team's latest sponsor on Thursday, with its 'HP' logos set to appear on the team's R30 this season.

McLaren says that after an inspection by its technical chief, Charlie Whiting, the FIA has given the rear wing on the MP4-25 the all-clear.

The first Indian Grand Prix will be included on the Formula 1 calendar from next year, governing body the FIA confirmed on Thursday. The country has been listed as a possible candidate for a race for some time although the FIA was yet to release a statement confirming this.

Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Bahrain, the FIA has warned that US F1 could face sanctions following its failure to make it to the grid this season.

Following a meeting of its Motor Sport World Council (WMSC) in Bahrain on Thursday, Formula 1 governing body the FIA has confirmed a Superlicence for Hispania Racing driver Karun Chandhok. The document is required by any driver who wishes to take part in the World Championship.

Motorsport governing body the FIA continues to decide how the US F1 team should be punished following its failure to compete in Formula 1 this year. Having been selected ahead of other bidding teams for a place in the sport, the late departure of the Charlotte-based team leaves a space on the 2010 grid.

Renault has announced a major sponsorship agreement with former BMW sponsor HP, the global technology leader, for 2010 and 2011.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has changed how verdicts will be determined following protest cases in the sport. From now on, no individual involved in a questionable situation will be present before a decision is made and, more significantly, neither will the President of the Paris-based federation.

Thursday#s press conference from Bahrain, featuring Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso

The World Motor Sport Council met in Bahrain on 11 March 2010.

McLaren's controversial rear wing design on their new car passes an FIA inspection.

The FIA, Formula 1's governing body, has confirmed that McLaren's rear wing is legal after rival teams questioned the device. With McLaren having invited the FIA to review the component, which it has also done during pre-season testing, its legality has been finally confirmed.