Andrew Benson blogs on the deal that saves the British GP

Some of motor sport's finest up and coming drivers sampled Bridgestone's F1 tyres in the final group test of 2009 at the Jerez racing circuit in southern Spain between December 1-3.

Bernie Ecclestone enters the debate about Michael Schumacher's return, plus other stories and rumours.

On Monday morning the BBritish Racing Drivers' Club revealed that the British Grand Prix at Silverstone has been saved for the upcoming 17 years. Former British Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was happy to hear the 'fantastic news'.

McLaren's 2009 Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton welcomes the news that Silverstone will continue to host the British Grand Prix for the next 17 years.

Former McLaren team boss Ron Dennis was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the prestigious Autosport Awards in London last night. Dennis was given a special Gregor Grant Trophy - named after the founding editor of the famous motorsport weekly - in recognition of his lifetime commitment to motorsport.

Today's news that the British Racing Drivers' Club has completed its negotiations to secure the British Grand Prix at Silverstone has been greeted warmly by McLaren.

Stefan Grand Prix, the Serbian outfit that has complained to the European Commission regarding the selection process for new teams in 2010, insists that its aim of entering F1 remains fully on target.

Silverstone has saved the British Grand Prix for the next 17 years BRDC president Damon Hill confirmed on Monday morning. The newly signed deal has ensured that one of the most historic races on the Formula 1 calendar retains its place in the sport.

Silverstone bosses have officially confirmed that a new 17-year deal has been agreed with Bernie Ecclestone, thereby securing the future of the British Grand Prix.

The Ferrari Formula 1 team hopes Fernando Alonso will be the team's new 'Schumacher' in the upcoming years. The Spaniard replaced Kimi Raikkonen to race alongside Felipe Massa at the Italian team. According to team boss Stefano Domenicali the Spaniard should be able to bring the team forward.

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa and Renault's reserve driver Lucas di Grassi won this year's edition of the Granja Viana 500 Mile race in Cotia near São Paulo. The Formula 1 duo was joined in the Brazilian endurance race by Stock Car Light frontrunner Julio Campos.

Formula Renault UK champion Dean Smith has received the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award for his achievements this season. The award also garuantees Smith a full day of testing with the McLaren Formula 1 team, a budget of £50,000, full membership of the BRDC, a TW Steel watch, and Puma racewear for a year.

Malaysia's first Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong has received an official function at the Lotus F1 Team. Yoong will become the team's head of young driver development programme in Asia. The team also appointed Nino Singh Judge for the European young driver development programme.