Felipe Massa says he "can't wait" to drive the 2010 Ferrari after completing a test in Barcelona as he continues his comeback from injury.

Felipe Massa has taken part in a special one day test at Barcelona as the Brazilian continues his preparations for his return to F1 following his accident during qualifying for the Hungarian GP.

On Friday Felipe Massa returned on track behind the wheel of a Ferrari F2008 with the Italian team's special client department. The car was brought to Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona) for a two-day F1 test to reward MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi with his championship title. It gave Massa the opportunity to get comfortable behind the wheel again following his incident at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Felipe Massa returned to the track behind the wheel of a Ferrari F2008 on Friday. The car, already at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya for a 2-day test to reward MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi, gave Massa the opportunity to become more comfortable behind the wheel again following his shock accident during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying in July.

With the 2010 season opener exactly seven weeks away, Toro Ross has officially confirmed that Jaime Alguersuari will drive for the team again this year.

Jaime Alguesuari will retain his place in the Toro Rosso team in 2010 alongside Sebastien Buemi.

Following much speculation, the Toro Rosso team has finally confirmed that Spain's Jaime Alguersuari will stay put for the upcoming season. The Barcelona driver originally said that he would be racing for the Faenza outfit in late November although until now the team has denied renewing his contract.

Newly elected FIA president Jean Todt begins to make his mark as Tony Purnell gives up his role as technical consultant and Alan Donnelly moves to another, as yet unspecified, role within the organization.

McLaren has confirmed that it is to stream the launching of its 2010 contender, the MP4-25, live over the internet next Friday. The Mercedes-powered car is the first McLaren for Jenson Button as the World Champion prepares to partner world title predecessor Lewis Hamilton.

2009 GP2 runner-up Vitaly Petrov is understood to be offering as much as £13m in a bid to secure one of the five remaining berths on the 2010 F1 grid.

All Formula 1 teams have agreed put a stop to the use of double diffusers from next season onwards, Autosport is reporting on Friday. Following discussions regarding the downforce-generating devices in an FIA technical meeting on Thursday, their use has been prohibited on safety grounds.

All Formula 1 teams have agreed put a stop to the use of double diffusers from next season onwards. Following discussions regarding the downforce-generating devices in an FIA technical meeting on Thursday, their use has been prohibited on safety grounds.

Vitaly Petrov is reportedly offering to pay his way into Formula 1 this season, with five places now remaining on the 26-car grid. The Russian driver finished runner-up to the dominant Nico Hülkenberg in GP2 last year and believes that cash may be the key to the top of the motorsport ladder.

Rubens Barrichello is still eager to succeed as he prepares for his eighteenth season in Formula 1 this year. After returning to winning ways by winning both the European and Italian Grands Prix with Brawn last year, the Brazilian moves to Williams for 2010.

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Anthony Davidson has admitted that he is now considering a switch to German touring car series DTM with Audi for this season as his chances of remaining in Formula 1 decrease. The Englishman was last seen on the F1 grid with the now defunct Super Aguri team at the Spanish Grand Prix of 2008.

Anthony Davidson has admitted that he is now considering a switch to German touring car series DTM with Audi for this season as his chances of remaining in Formula 1 decrease. The Englishman was last seen on the F1 grid with the now defunct Super Aguri team at the Spanish Grand Prix of 2008.

Felipe Massa has taken to the wheel of the Ferrari F2008 in Barcelona after Valentino Rossi's two days of running on Wednesday and Thursday. The Brazilian will enjoy a bonus outing, on GP2 tyres, whilst official Formula 1 testing remains barred until the start of next month.

Pedro de la Rosa does not believe that a 7-year spell as a test driver will hinder his racing chances as he rejoins the Formula 1 field with Sauber this year. In fact, the Spaniard is confident that his abilities have amplified since signing with McLaren for the start of the 2003 season.