Lotus F1 team boss Tony Fernandes joins Italian Massimo Cellino as a front-runner in the race to buy West Ham, BBC Radio 5 live understands.

The recent spell of bad weather in the UK has brought out the best in members of the McLaren team whose Woking HQ, the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) - was particularly badly hit.

Lotus F1 Racing has announced that it will unveil its first car on Friday February 12 though the team has yet to say where this will be held.

Michael Schumacher concluded a three-day GP2 development test today in Jerez today, where improved weather conditions offered the possibility to run in slick tyres for the majority of the day.

On Thursday Mercedes Grand Prix Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher concluded a three-day development test today in Jerez, Spain. Clear blue skies, strong winds and a much dryer track offered the possibility to run in slick tyres for the majority of the day.

On Thursday Mercedes Grand Prix Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher concluded a three-day development test today in Jerez, Spain. Clear blue skies, strong winds and a much dryer track offered the possibility to run in slick tyres for the majority of the day.

Michael Schumacher says he had a "perfect" return to the track, after three days testing a GP2 car in preparation for his Formula 1 comeback.

Lotus has become the third team to announce its 2010 car launch date on Thursday, with the 1Malaysia Norfolk-based outfit set to take the covers off its Formula 1 contender on Friday 12 February.

Lotus has become the third team to announce its 2010 car launch date on Thursday, with the 1Malaysia Norfolk-based outfit set to take the covers off its Formula 1 contender on Friday 12 February.

Renault has announced that it will unveil its 2010 contender the R30 at at the Circuit de Valencia on January 31, the day before the first official group test of the season gets underway.

Organisers at Silverstone are yet to confirm whether this year's British Grand Prix will be staged on the traditional Grand Prix circuit or whether a switch to the new Arena layout will take place. The race, Round 10 of the 2010 World Championship, will be held on 11 July.

Organisers at Silverstone are yet to confirm whether this year's British Grand Prix will be staged on the traditional Grand Prix circuit or whether a switch to the new Arena layout will take place. The race, Round 10 of the 2010 World Championship, will be held on 11 July.

The Renault team has announced that it will be launching the R30, its Formula 1 challenger of 2010, on Sunday 31 January. With Ferrari launching on the previous Thursday and McLaren one day later, Renault's presentation will be staged in Valencia just one day before pre-season testing begins.

The Renault team has announced that it will be launching the R30, its Formula 1 challenger of 2010, on Sunday 31 January. With Ferrari launching on the previous Thursday and McLaren one day later, Renault's presentation will be staged in Valencia just one day before pre-season testing begins.

Fernando Alonso has guaranteed that he will race for no team other than Ferrari between now and the end of his Formula 1 career. With the Maranello squad being the fourth with which the Spaniard will have competed, the former double World Champion will start his ninth season this year.

Fernando Alonso has guaranteed that he will race for no team other than Ferrari between now and the end of his Formula 1 career. With the Maranello squad being the fourth with which the Spaniard will have competed, the former double World Champion will start his ninth season this year.

McLaren set launch date, Michael Schumacher sets his sights on an eighth world title, plus other stories and rumours

Sebastian Vettel has not hidden his disappointment at being able to test less his rivals this year, with his Red Bull team set to skip the first test meeting in Valencia. The 2009 runner-up is positive, however, that the Renault-powered team can deliver after suffering a number of grievances last year.

Sebastian Vettel has not hidden his disappointment at being able to test less his rivals this year, with his Red Bull team set to skip the first test meeting in Valencia. The 2009 runner-up is positive, however, that the Renault-powered team can deliver after suffering a number of grievances last year.

McLaren has revealed that its 2010 contender the MP4-25 will be unveiled on Friday January 29.

Fernando Alonso has said that joining Ferrari is like a "dream come true", the Spaniard admitting that he is blown away by the passion of the team and its fans.

McLaren has confirmed that it will be unveiling its 2010 contender, the MP4-25, in the United Kingdom on Friday 29 January. The revealing of the English team's challenger will come just one day after Ferrari's launch in Italy.

McLaren has confirmed that it will be unveiling its 2010 contender, the MP4-25, in the United Kingdom on Friday 29 January. The revealing of the English team's challenger will come just one day after Ferrari's launch in Italy.

Jarno Trulli was amused to learn of Bernie Ecclestone's idea to introduce shortcuts on Grand Prix circuits, which refers to drivers being allowed to take a shorter route for a given number of times during a race; the Italian does believe, however, that Formula 1 must sees its rules become more steady.

Jarno Trulli was amused to learn of Bernie Ecclestone's idea to introduce shortcuts on Grand Prix circuits, which refers to drivers being allowed to take a shorter route for a given number of times during a race; the Italian does believe, however, that Formula 1 must sees its rules become more steady.

David Coulthard believes that a number of drivers in the field could receive a shock this year, with Michael Schumacher returning to racing. Victim on several occasions of Schumacher's aggressive nature behind the wheel, the Scot is eager to find out whether the 7-time World Champion still possesses a forceful on-track nature.

David Coulthard believes that a number of drivers in the field could receive a shock this year, with Michael Schumacher returning to racing. Victim on several occasions of Schumacher's aggressive nature behind the wheel, the Scot is eager to find out whether the 7-time World Champion still possesses a forceful on-track nature.

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he is pushing for short cuts to be introduced to grand prix tracks to improve racing.

Kimi Raikkonen got his first taste of the Citroen C4 WRC earlier this week, at a private gravel test track close to the team's Satory workshops.

The Williams team revealed on Thursday that it has begun a partnership with online racing simulation company iRacing. Created for Microsoft Windows, iRacing hands players the opportunity to use servers for practice sessions, qualifying and races whilst a sanctioning body oversees events.

The Williams team revealed on Thursday that it has begun a partnership with online racing simulation company iRacing. Created for Microsoft Windows, iRacing hands players the opportunity to use servers for practice sessions, qualifying and races whilst a sanctioning body oversees events.

Organisers of the Superleague Formula are currently in final negotiations to arrange a Formula 1 test for the driver who picks up the title in this year's football-themed series. An award of 1 million euros (just under £900,000) will also be handed to the Champion.

Organisers of the Superleague Formula are currently in final negotiations to arrange a Formula 1 test for the driver who picks up the title in this year's football-themed series. An award of 1 million euros (just under £900,000) will also be handed to the Champion.

Race organisers at the Yas Marina circuit are delighted to be introducing several new race series this year following a successful debut Formula 1 race in November. Set to host the F1 season finale once again in 2010, Abu Dhabi's first race weekend of the year will come in the shape of the GP2 Asia Series next month.

Race organisers at the Yas Marina circuit are delighted to be introducing several new race series this year following a successful debut Formula 1 race in November. Set to host the F1 season finale once again in 2010, Abu Dhabi's first race weekend of the year will come in the shape of the GP2 Asia Series next month.

New Ferrari driver says he is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with seven-time champion Michael Schumacher.

Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali has said that F1 needs to be greener, admitting disappointment that KERS will not be used in 2010.

The new Virgin Racing team has revealed that it is likely to attend its first ever test session at Jerez on Wednesday 10 February. With Valencia kicking off proceedings nine days earlier, the Virgin-Cosworth will make its on-track debut with a shakedown in the United Kingdom.

The new Virgin Racing team has revealed that it is likely to attend its first ever test session at Jerez on Wednesday 10 February. With Valencia kicking off proceedings nine days earlier, the Virgin-Cosworth will make its on-track debut with a shakedown in the United Kingdom.

Bernie Ecclestone is not excited by the new points system introduced for this year, as the gap between first and second places remains the same as that between second and third. The Formula 1 commercial rights holder is keen to see more reasons added for winning races, with a larger points gap to the top placing.

Bernie Ecclestone is not excited by the new points system introduced for this year, as the gap between first and second places remains the same as that between second and third. The Formula 1 commercial rights holder is keen to see more reasons added for winning races, with a larger points gap to the top placing.

In his desperation to see more overtaking, Bernie Ecclestone is suggesting that tracks should feature shortcuts which would allow drivers to overtake their rivals.