Robert Kubica will remain with Renault for 2010 despite fears that the recent buy-out of the French team by Luxembourg investment firm Genii Capital might lead to the Pole seeking an alternative seat.

Some sources put Flavio Briatore's wealth at £110m but, nevertheless, if his ban from F1 is upheld it could have a considerable affect on his fortunes.

Robert Kubica will not be leaving the Renault team ahead of his first season with the Enstone outfit. The management of the Polish driver had expressed its feelings over the ownership change of the team although, following some investigation, the ex BMW man will remain at the diamond squad for the 2010 season.

Robert Kubica decides to stay with Renault after receiving reassurances from the team's new owners.

Having taken part in the Le Mans Series with son Greg last year, 1992 World Champion Nigel Mansell is now looking to race in this year's prestigious Le Mans 24 Hour event after purchasing a share of the Beechdean Motorsport sports car team.

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton say it is too early to discuss whether they can battle for the world title with McLaren.

The new year invariably brings with it thoughts of a new season. And with preparations for 2010 already well underway at Woking, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton share their thoughts as the number of days until the opening race narrows.

Following a career which saw him involved in Formula 1 for over three decades, Ron Dennis quietly departed early last season following the controversial 'Liegate' scandal involving the McLaren team. Now head of the company's road car division, McLaren Automotive, the Englishman has criticised the numerous negative judgements made during his time in the sport.

With McLaren boasting a line-up of two World Champions this year for the first time since 1989, Britain's two most recent winners will spearhead the attack of the Woking team. As Jenson Button moves from Brawn, however, the newcomer in the team is yet to liaise with championship predecessor Lewis Hamilton.

Starting this Monday, there are now just under ten working weeks available for teams before the 2010 season kicks off, with the tenth seeing the Formula 1 fraternity make its way to Bahrain as a new decade of racing begins. For Champion Jenson Button, the current target is to settle fully at the McLaren team.

Pedro de la Rosa to drive for Sauber, Jenson Button now officially a McLaren driver, plus other stories and rumours

Peter Sauber admits that modifying the name of his team back to its pre-2006 label is yet to be completed and that, furthermore, the matter is of little concern at present. Having bought back all shares in the Hinwil outfit from German car manufacturer BMW, the squad is still officially labelled as 'BMW Sauber F1 Team'.