Manor GP are set to be rebranded as Virgin Racing for the new Formula 1 season.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has released the entry list ahead of the 2010 World Championship. The field will be the largest of recent years although a number of amendments are still likely to be made, with the addition of the Sauber team being the most likely modification.

2010 FIA Formula One World Championship Entry List

Following much speculation, it is now official that the Sheffield-based Manor GP team will race under the label Virgin Racing as it makes its Formula 1 debut in 2010. Having sponsored Brawn this year, the revealing of Richard Branson's involvement with Manor came via the official FIA entry list.

Gary Paffett admits that being able to successfully find a Formula 1 race seat has become no easier than in any other years, despite a raft of new teams joining the grid in 2010. As McLaren's reserve driver, the Englishman believes that another year of DTM racing is his most likely option.

Reigning GP2 Champions ART Grand Prix have completed their 2010 driver line-up by signing Britain's Sam Bird to partner Jules Bianchi.

World Series by Renault driver Oliver Turvey is to drive the McLaren at this week's three-day test at Jerez.

McLaren has confirmed that Britain's Oliver Turvey will be testing its car as the Jerez young driver test session begins this week. The 22-year-old, winner of the 2006 McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, has received the drive as a prize.

J.R. Hildebrand will be one of two American drivers to get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car this week as he prepares for his three afternoons of testing with Force India in Spain. With regards to the future, though, the Californian admits that planning is a tough task.

Mario Theissen ends his involvement in Formula 1 after BMW sell their team to founder Peter Sauber.

Despite the fact that his team has yet to have its grid slot approved for 2010, Peter Sauber remains confident that next season will witness a new chapter in his team's history.

Peter Sauber is highly optimistic that, in the near future, his team will be granted a place on next year's starting grid. After buying back all shares of the departed BMW squad, the Swiss businessman's Hinwil-made cars will also be returning to the use of Ferrari engines.

Peter Sauber is highly optimistic that, in the near future, his team will be granted a place on next year's starting grid. After buying back all shares of the departed BMW squad, the Swiss businessman's Hinwil-made cars will also be returning to the use of Ferrari engines.

McLaren say they will be able cope with having Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in the same team and giving both competitive cars.

Robert Kubica to be released by Renault to drive for Mercedes as Flavio Briatore plots a return, plus other rumours.

The excitement is building for Andy Soucek as he prepares to enjoy a full day of testing with Williams at Jerez on Tuesday. Having won this year's Formula 2 championship, in which all cars are designed by the F1 team, the Spaniard was awarded the run as a reward.

Monday reports state that Mario Theissen, former Team Principal of the BMW Sauber team, has now left Formula 1 and will not remain with the Hinwil outfit, whether it is on the 2010 grid or not.

BMW has revealed that following the sale of its F1 team to Peter Sauber, Mario Theissen will remain with the German manufacturer as its motorsport director.

With the New Year drawing ever-closer, David Brabham has invited a selection of guests to join him at Birmingham's NEC for his karting event in January. As part of the Autosport International show, the Australian will be racing a number of familiar faces, including Brawn GP reserve driver Anthony Davidson.

Mike Conway has admitted that he was 'shocked' to discover that Mercedes had offered him a test in their Formula 1 car for this week. As the Englishman drives the top machine of 2009, he is not hiding the fact that Jerez's young driver test does have an upshot on his overall plans for next season.

Martin Whitmarsh is confident that McLaren will be able to find success next season as it makes Formula 1 history by running the latest two World Champions in one team. With Jenson Button making the move from Brawn to partner Lewis Hamilton, the English Team Principal is sure that the Woking outfit has the capabilities to manage the all-Anglo pairing.

Martin Whitmarsh is confident that McLaren will be able to find success next season as it makes Formula 1 history by running the latest two World Champions in one team. With Jenson Button making the move from Brawn to partner Lewis Hamilton, the English Team Principal is sure that the Woking outfit has the capabilities to manage the all-Anglo pairing.