Test Times: Paul Ricard 29-02

Spy saga investigation takes new twist

McLaren issued a strongly worded statement this afternoon expressing its displeasure at that Italian police had issued a statement claiming that searches at McLaren's HQ had uncovered material which shows the responsibility of certain individuals at McLaren in the spy saga.

Toyota's veteran driver Jarno Trulli says his team may surprise a few people this season after finishing winter testing by setting the pace at Barcelona. The Italian driver insists that the team is in a lot better shape than it was last year.

McLaren has criticised Italian investigators for revealing inquiry details to the press.

Nico Rosberg may have set some impressive pace in winter testing with the Williams Toyota team, but he is remaining realistic about his chances in the opening race of the season in a fortnight, expecting the midfield to be very close and competitive.

Bernie Ecclestone and David Coulthard show support for global F1 in Schools challenge.

Bridgestone reveals tyre specs

Those Williams sponsors

Giancarlo Fisichella reckons next year will be the key season for his growing team.

Formula One minnows Super Aguri insist they will be ready for the first grand prix of the season on 16 March.

The troubled Super Aguri team has insisted it will make it on to the 2008 grid.

McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh has brushed off speculation that Ron Dennis could be forced to step down, and declared that the team boss has McLaren's full support.

We will be on Melbourne grid vow Super Aguri

Ron Dennis and The Usual Suspects

The Super Aguri Formula 1 team has confirmed they will attend the Australian Grand Prix in two weeks time. The Japanese team did not attend a number of test sessions this winter due to financial problems, but the team now confirms it will start with two cars in Melbourne.

After completing its winter testing programme at Barcelona on Wednesday, the Red Bull Racing Team is happy that its new RB4 has good pace and reliability before it heads to the Australian Grand Prix. 

The Williams team has netted two significant new sponsorships with All Saints, the rapidly growing fashion label and mydiamonds.com, the new diamond jewellery website to be launched shortly.