It doesn't instil confidence when a team boss steps down before his outfit has turned a wheel, far less made it to the first race.

Following on from yesterday's wet start to Michael Schumacher's GP2 development test in Jerez, similar weather today meant he was unable to run on slicks today until 10.30, and even then the track was never dry enough to be quick.

MotoGP star Valentino Rossi to drive a Ferrari again, Virgin set testing date plus other stories and rumours

Michael Schumacher was pleased to have driven in fully dry conditions on Wednesday as the second of three GP2 test days commenced. With a wet track having hampered progress on Tuesday, the 7-time World Champion was able to set up the development car of the F1 feeder series to a more precise level.

Michael Schumacher was pleased to have driven in fully dry conditions on Wednesday as the second of three GP2 test days commenced. With a wet track having hampered progress on Tuesday, the 7-time World Champion was able to set up the development car of the F1 feeder series to a more precise level.

Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali is confident that his team will beat Michael Schumacher this season, pointing out that new recruit Fernando Alonso has done so twice already.

Although a fight against each other may be something which could take time for Formula 1 fans to familiarise with, Ferrari and Michael Schumacher will attempt to out-race one and other this year for the first time since 1995. Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicali admits that his team must prove it can be strong without the German on-board.

Although a fight against each other may be something which could take time for Formula 1 fans to familiarise with, Ferrari and Michael Schumacher will attempt to out-race one another this year for the first time since 1995. Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicali admits that his team must prove it can be strong without the German on-board.

Multiple MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi will test again for the Ferrari Formula 1 team next week. Having first sampled a car of the Maranello squad in 2006 before repeating the feat two years later, the Italian Yamaha rider will be handed this year's opportunity at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.

Multiple MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi will test again for the Ferrari Formula 1 team next week. Having first sampled a car of the Maranello squad in 2006 before repeating the feat two years later, the Italian Yamaha rider will be handed this year's opportunity in a 2008 machine at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.

Speaking at Ferrari's annual pre-season media event in Madonna di Campiglio, the team boos Stefano Domenicali has said that reliability will be the key factor this season.

Presents of the United Kingdom's Fifth Gear television show are revving up for a live version of their 'Dogfight' feature at the Autosport International show this weekend. Set at Birmingham's NEC, once Formula 1 driver Tiff Needell will go head-to-head with Vicki Butler-Henderson and 2001 British Touring Car Champion Jason Plato.

Presents of the United Kingdom's Fifth Gear television show are revving up for a live version of their 'Dogfight' feature at the Autosport International show this weekend. Set at Birmingham's NEC, once Formula 1 driver Tiff Needell will go head-to-head with Vicki Butler-Henderson and 2001 British Touring Car Champion Jason Plato.

Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says the team are determined to beat Michael Schumacher on his return to Formula 1 with Mercedes.

Organisers of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix are hoping to welcome all living Formula 1 World Champions to the Sakhir venue. With four of them being in this year's line-up, the first remaining Champion to clinch the title is Sir Jack Brabham, who did so on three occasions between 1959 and 1966.

Organisers of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix are hoping to welcome all living Formula 1 World Champions to the Sakhir venue. With four of them being in this year's line-up, the first remaining Champion to clinch the title is Sir Jack Brabham, who did so on three occasions between 1959 and 1966.

The Renault team will be making use of a highly-developed, super-light seat belt this season after confirming a 3-year partnership with OMP Racing. The Genoa-based firm is also developing other technical equipment for the Enstone team, including driver and mechanic clothing such as race suits, boots, gloves and underwear.

Michael Schumacher was out on track as soon as the pit exit light turned green on Wednesday, continuing the 3-day GP2 test which commenced at Jerez on Tuesday. The German hopes to enjoy dry running today although the circuit remained damp in the morning.

Ferrari has confirmed that it is to launch this year's car, the F2010, on Thursday 28 January. The unveiling of the first Formula 1 Ferrari of Fernando Alonso will come just four days before official pre-season testing begins in Valencia.

Ferrari has revealed that its 2010 contender, currently designated the 281, will be unveiled on January 28.

Heikki Kovalainen is confident that his highest driving abilities are yet to be witnessed in Formula 1, having suffered a difficult season with McLaren last year. Transferring to the brand-new Lotus outfit for his fourth year in the sport, the sole Finn in the field holds optimism in both the team and its personnel.