Felipe Massa has completed his second day of testing at Mugello, however, the Brazilian subsequently complained to reporters of neck pains.

Dieter Zetsche, head of Daimler - the parent company of Mercedes - has said that the team formerly known as Brawn GP will wait until the New Year before announcing its second driver. Nico Rosberg has already been signed, with 7-time World Champion Michael Schumacher currently rumoured to be taking the second spot.

Dieter Zetsche, head of Daimler - the parent company of Mercedes - has said that the team formerly known as Brawn GP will wait until the New Year before announcing its second driver. Nico Rosberg has already been signed, with 7-time World Champion Michael Schumacher currently rumoured to be taking the second spot.

The FIA has revealed that from next season teams will be able to nominate judges for appeal hearings.

From the 2010 season, Formula 1 teams will be able to nominate judges for any FIA Court of Appeal (ICA) hearing. Based in Paris, the court deals with any appeal cases following FIA sanctions, such as with Renault when its ban from the European Grand Prix was overturned this season.

From the 2010 season, Formula 1 teams will be able to nominate judges for any FIA Court of Appeal (ICA) hearing. Based in Paris, the court deals with any appeal cases following FIA sanctions, such as with Renault when its ban from the European Grand Prix was overturned this season.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expresses his delight as Renault confirms it will continue to supply the team's engines.

1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve is sure that, should Michael Schumacher return to the Formula 1 grid with Mercedes next year, the German would experience no problems in being on the pace of his rivals.

1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve is sure that, should Michael Schumacher return to the Formula 1 grid with Mercedes next year, the German would experience no problems in being on the pace of his rivals.

Robert Kubica is believed to be on the lookout for more information on Genii Capital, the firm which has purchased a majority shareholding of the Renault team. With the Pole already contracted to the Enstone outfit for 2010, Manager Daniele Morelli is keen to learn more of the team's new owner.

Robert Kubica is believed to be on the lookout for more information on Genii Capital, the firm which has purchased a majority shareholding of the Renault team. With the Pole already contracted to the Enstone outfit for 2010, Manager Daniele Morelli is keen to learn more of the team's new owner.

In what is possibly Formula 1's most outrageous news story of the year, AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes, whose Tune Group finances the Lotus team, has accepted a challenge laid down by Virgin's Sir Richard Branson - whichever man is beaten by his rival F1 team next season will dress as a stewardess for his competitor's airline.

In what is possibly Formula 1's most outrageous news story of the year, AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes, whose Tune Group finances the Lotus team, has accepted a challenge laid down by Virgin's Sir Richard Branson - whichever man is beaten by his rival F1 team next season will dress as a stewardess for his competitor's airline.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has confirmed that eight cars will now be eliminated in the Q1 and Q2 phases of qualifying from the 2010 season onwards. The modification comes due to the increased size of the field and is joined by a raft of other minor changes.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has confirmed that eight cars will now be eliminated in the Q1 and Q2 phases of qualifying from the 2010 season onwards. The modification comes due to the increased size of the field and is joined by a raft of other minor changes.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has confirmed that eight cars will now be eliminated in the Q1 and Q2 phases of qualifying from the 2010 season onwards. The modification comes due to the increased size of the field and is joined by a raft of other minor changes.

Following the London presentation of Virgin Racing on Tuesday, the 2010 Formula 1 grid has taken more shape as Lucas di Grassi joins Timo Glock at the Sheffield team. With Christmas coming up next week and this weekend marking 12 weeks to go until the new season kicks off, we take a look at the established line-up so far.

Following the London presentation of Virgin Racing on Tuesday, the 2010 Formula 1 grid has taken more shape as Lucas di Grassi joins Timo Glock at the Sheffield team. With Christmas coming up next week and this weekend marking 12 weeks to go until the new season kicks off, we take a look at the established line-up so far.

Robert Kubica wants more information about the new owner of Renault before committing to stay with the Formula 1 team.

Kamui Kobayashi signs for Sauber, plus other stories and rumours.

From the 2010 season onwards, teams will be permitted to allow extra test sessions for those drivers who step in mid-season. Issues were raised this year when drivers who had not driven Formula 1 cars for several months, and in some cases having never previously driven the car in question, were forced to take to the wheel at late notice.

From the 2010 season onwards, teams will be permitted to allow extra test sessions for those drivers who step in mid-season. Issues were raised this year when drivers who had not driven Formula 1 cars for several months, and in some cases having never previously driven the car in question, were forced to take to the wheel at late notice.

Renault has confirmed today that it will continue to supply engines to Red Bull Racing in 2010, extending the successful partnership that has been in place since 2007.

Renault will continue in Formula 1 next year after a deal is reached to sell its team to a private investor.

With the Renault team confirmed as staying in Formula 1 next season, the French diamond marque has also revealed that it will continue to supply engines to Red Bull Racing, ending speculation that the Milton Keynes team could switch to another provider.

With the Renault team confirmed as staying in Formula 1 next season, the French diamond marque has also revealed that it will continue to supply engines to Red Bull Racing, ending speculation that the Milton Keynes team could switch to another provider.

Genii Capital, the Luxembourg investment firm specialising in new technologies, brand management and motorsport, announced today that it is to acquire a large stake in Renault F1 Team Ltd.

Renault has this morning officially confirmed that it is to remain in Formula One in 2010 and beyond, though a "large stake" of the team has been sold to Genii Capital.

Renault has announced that its Formula 1 team will stay put for the 2010 season as Genii Capital buys into the outfit. Following an emergency meeting at the start of last month and a news conference on Wednesday, the French marque has also confirmed that Red Bull Racing will continue using its engines.

Renault has announced that its Formula 1 team will stay put for the 2010 season as Genii Capital buys into the outfit. Following an emergency meeting at the start of last month and a news conference on Wednesday, the French marque has also confirmed that Red Bull Racing will continue using its engines.

Following the London presentation of Virgin Racing on Tuesday, the 2010 Formula 1 grid has taken more shape as Lucas di Grassi joins Timo Glock at the Sheffield team. With Christmas coming up next week and this weekend marking 12 weeks to go until the new season kicks off, we take a look at the established line-up so far.

With Virgin Racing's Tuesday announcement having seen more pieces of the 2010 driver jigsaw fitted into place, a number of spots on the grid remain vacant ahead of the upcoming season. With Mercedes' second seat generating most speculation, Finnish media suggests that ex Toyota pilot Kamui Kobayashi may have signed with Sauber.

With Virgin Racing's Tuesday announcement having seen more pieces of the 2010 driver jigsaw fitted into place, a number of spots on the grid remain vacant ahead of the upcoming season. With Mercedes' second seat generating most speculation, Finnish media suggests that ex Toyota pilot Kamui Kobayashi may have signed with Sauber.

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that Virgin Racing came mighty close to signing up a British driver ahead of the team's debut season in 2010. The London entrepreneur also admitted that he believes the Manor GP operation may not have happened without the involvement of his company.

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that Virgin Racing came close to signing up a British driver ahead of the team's debut season in 2010. The London entrepreneur also admitted that he believes the Manor GP operation may not have happened without the involvement of his company.

Felipe Massa completed 30 laps at Mugello on Tuesday, the first time he has driven an F1 car in anger since his accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Felipe Massa was back out on track in the 2007 title-winning Ferrari on Tuesday as the Brazilian enjoyed his 'Christmas present' ride in the car. With the F2007 having been the first Formula 1 car the Paulista drove since his shocking accident in Hungary in July, this week's run will wrap up what has been a dramatic year for more reasons than one.

Felipe Massa was back out on track in the 2007 title-winning Ferrari on Tuesday as the Brazilian enjoyed his 'Christmas present' ride in the car. With the F2007 having been the first Formula 1 car the Paulista drove since his shocking accident in Hungary in July, this week's run will wrap up what has been a dramatic year for more reasons than one.