Alonso quickest as Bourdais wrecks new Toro Rosso

Sebastien Bourdais wrecks Toro Rosso's new car on its maiden appearance during testing in Spain.

Adrian Sutil has brought the Force India Formula One Team's pre-Spanish Grand Prix to a close today at the Circuit de Catalunya. The team once more finished high up the classifications, with Adrian recording the third quickest time of the day on slicks. 

Jarno Trulli took over driving duties for Toyota for the third day of this week's test at Barcelona. Trulli spent most of the day working on the TF108's new aerodynamic parts along with set-up for next week's Spanish Grand Prix. He also carried out work on dampers and suspension, interrupted only by a gearbox control issue before lunch. Jarno will return tomorrow for the last day.

Fernando Alonso remained in the Renault for his second day of running this week and completed a busy programme of set-up work before taking the opportunity to sample slick tyres just before lunch. The Spaniard immediately set the fastest time which remained unbeaten until the conclusion of the session. 

Under-fire FIA president Max Mosley will miss next weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona to attend the Jordan Rally.

Fernando Alonso went fastest on the third day of testing at Barcelona as the Spaniard tested slick tyres on his Renault for the first time this week. Alonso stole the limelight from Michael Schumacher who was back in the cockpit for Ferrari and finished second, also on slicks.

Mosley to attend WRC round

Super Aguri issues statement

The future of the Super Aguri Formula One team is thrown into doubt as investors delay a takeover deal.

The Super Aguri team will no longer be purchased by the Magmy Group, the potential purchasers of the team. In a statement the Japanese team said on Wednesday that the investors behind the Magma Group do not with to fund the intended acquisition.

Super Aguri could miss Spanish GP

Midday Times: Barcelona 16-04

Bernie bowled out by cricket

Silverstone plans given council 'green light'

BMW Sauber F1 driver Nick Heidfeld never expected to see the team in the position the team is after three rounds in the 2008 Formula One championship. The German driver is currently second in the drivers' championship standings while BMW Sauber F1 is leading the constructors' championship.

Fernando Alonso was back behind the wheel for Renault at the Circuit de Catalunya yesterday testing the team's major new aerodynamics update and covering the most mileage of any driver, despite a brief engine problem in the afternoon.