Mosley to sue tabloid for "unlimited damages"

It was only a matter of time but on Friday it became clear that Max Mosley has filed a lawsuit against British tabloid News of the World over its allegations about his private life. The newspaper claimed Mosley took part in a sadomasochistic orgy with five prostitutes which involved Nazi role-playing.

Former Formula 1 test driver Franck Montagny will join A1 Team France for the last 2 events of the season: Shanghai (11th-13th April) and Brands Hatch (2nd-4th May). 

Bahrain GP: Practice notes - Bridgestone

A typical Friday for Super Aguri

A challenging day for Honda

A good day for Ferrari

Bahrain GP: Friday Press Conference

The Williams team had a productive three hours of practice time on track in Bahrain today, providing a good start to preparations for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix. The team has benefited from a trouble-free day, which has enabled the team's engineers and drivers to investigate some alternative set-up options early in the weekend.

Another step forward, claims Force India

A good start for McLaren, despite Lewis's crash

Lewis Hamilton wasn't too worried after crashing his McLaren into the tyre barriers on Friday afternoon in Bahrain. The McLaren driver was pushing for a fast lap but crashed hard into the tyre barriers as his car jumped off the kerbs.

The two Ferraris topped the time sheets in both free practice sessions held today at the Sakhir circuit. Felipe Massa was quickest in the morning and afternoon, with his team mate, world champion Kimi Raikkonen behind him each time. As usual on a Friday, Ferrari's programme centred on finding the best set-up and on comparing the two types of Bridgestone tyre on offer in Bahrain.

Red Bull duo in good shape

At the Renault Formula 1 team the drivers weren't too happy just yet with the team's result on the first day of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. Piquet and Alonso were found in P10 and P12 in Friday's second free practice session - not the place the team wants to be.

A normal day for Renault

Toyota: Overall we're happy

A good start for Williams

Mixed day for Toro Rosso duo

A trouble free day for BMW

It was a trouble free Friday for the BMW Sauber F1 Team in the desert. Just as the team had planned, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld used the first two practice sessions to prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

BBC Gloucestershire investigates the county's links with Formula One

Bahrain - Qualifying Times

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa showed a great start to the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. The Brazilian, who was unable to finish the first two races, dominated both free practice sessions on Friday. In Friday's second free practice session Massa was almost a second ahead of team mate Raikkonen. Lewis Hamilton suffered from a heavy crash but got out unharmed.

Bahrain GP: Friday Free 2 - Times

Massa sets the pace as Hamilton crashes out

ADAC adds to pressure on Mosley

Bahrain - Practice Times

World motorsport boss Max Mosley is facing fresh calls to resign in the wake of allegations about his private life.

Speedcar: Herbert takes pole

Bahrain GP: Friday Free 1 - Times

Ferrari pair Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen post the fastest times in first practice ahead of Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Felipe Massa clocked the fastest time in Friday morning's first free practice session ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver completed his fastest lap in 1.32.233, just ahead of team mate Kimi Raikkonen and Williams driver Nico Rosberg.

According to former Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart FIA president Max Mosley should resign immediately after the Briton was seen naked with five prostitutes in a sextape that was published by British newspaper News of the World.

Massa quickest as track action finally takes centre stage in F1 again