Lotus team principal Tony Fernandes has said that his team will name its driver line-up next week, while admitting that Jarno Trulli heads the team's wish list.

Lotus boss Tony Fernandes plans to name his drivers for the 2010 season next week with Jarno Trulli top of his four-man shortlist.

Business tycoon Gerard Lopez is believed to be interested in a possible buying of the Renault F1 team as rumours continue to circulate regarding the Enstone squad's future. Following the departures from Formula 1 of Honda, BMW and Toyota, Renault held an emergency meeting just over a month ago.

The recent manufacturer withdrawals from F1 were a major talking point at the Motor Sport Business Forum today, with a number of delegates claiming that the change represents an opportunity rather than a disadvantage for those coming into the sport.

Tony Fernandes, team principal of the new Lotus F1 team and one of the main investors in the venture through his Tune Group company, delivered the keynote address on the first day of the 2009 Motor Sport Business Forum in Monaco.

Sir Stirling Moss is pleased that the British Grand Prix was finally given the nod on Monday as Silverstone revealed its 17-year deal with Formula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone. For patriotic Moss, not having a Grand Prix staged in the country would be against the nature of the sport.

Speaking at the Motor Sport Business Forum in Monaco, Spanish businessman Gerard Lopez has admitted interest in buying the Renault F1 team.

The McLaren team has announced that its collaboration with KONI will continue into the 2010 season. The Dutch manufacturer of shock absorbers will be working with the team as the challenge of no refuelling is thrown into the balancing act.

Leading European entrepreneur Gerard Lopez confirms he is interested in buying Renault's Formula 1 team.

Adrian Newey was delighted to see a brand-new set of regulations enforced upon Formula 1 this season. With more changes due for 2010, the Englishman is hoping to find the upper hand over rivals as March's Bahrain Grand Prix looms.

Changes for 2010 to be confirmed at FIA meeting on Friday, plus other stories and rumours.

Tony Fernandes has said that he is now likely to continue his leadership of the Lotus F1 team as the 2010 season draws ever closer. The Malaysian businessman, who initially indicated that he would be easing off his responsibilities within the organisation after the championship's initial races, has now elected to change plans.

It is claimed that there are as many as three potential buyers for Donington following the collapse of plans to take the British Grand Prix there.

Christian Horner has stressed that Formula 1 must ensure a balance of older, traditional races and new, more modern venues continue to make up the calendar. The comments came from the Red Bull Team Principal following this week's confirmation that the British Grand Prix will stay alive for at least the next 17 years.

Following Silverstone's Monday confirmation that the British Grand Prix will be staying at the Northamptonshire venue for next year and beyond, the English track has already sold more than a million pounds worth of tickets.