Virgin Racing has announced that its 2010 contender the VR-01 will be 'revealed' on Wednesday 3 February.

The brand-new Virgin Racing team will present its first Formula 1 car live over the internet next Wednesday. Known as Manor GP before the buy-in from Sir Richard Branson's worldwide company took place, the team remains located close to Sheffield.

Panic sets in at Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen crashes into a tree, plus other stories and rumours

The Stefan GP (SGP) team, which still holds desires to line up on this year's grid, has revealed that it is now receiving technical support from Toyota. The Serbian team has already purchased Formula 1 chassis, engines and gearboxes from the now defunct Japanese team.

Kimi Räikkönen has been able to restart the Arctic Rally after going off and colliding with a tree this morning. Although organisers had considered a special dispensation to allow the Finn to rejoin, he and co-driver Kaj Lindstrom were able to recover with the help of spectators.

Serbian F1 hopeful Stefan GP has announced that it has reached an agreement whereby it will receive "technical support" from former F1 constructor Toyota.

A brief chat with Lewis Hamilton

A brief chat with Jenson Button

Chief Engineer Tim Goss and Engineering Director Paddy Lowe talk about the new MP4-25

Robert Kubica has said that his rally outings must now play second fiddle to his Formula 1 career as the start of the new season draws ever closer. The Pole will be present at Renault's car launch in Valencia on Sunday before driving the R30 at the same venue as pre-season testing begins the following day.

Lewis Hamilton is sure that, not only is McLaren's car visually different to that of last year, but that its performance will also vary dramatically. Caught out by the new aerodynamic regulations of 2009, the Woking team struggled dramatically in the early stages of the season.

Kimi Räikkönen's first rally day of the year has ended prematurely on Friday after the Finn crashed his Citroën on the second stage. The Red Bull Junior Team driver should be able to rejoin on Saturday, however, under special 'superally' regulations.

McLaren Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh is positive that the Woking outfit boasts one of Formula 1's best driver pairings this year as it becomes the first in the history of the sport to run with the two most recent World Champions.

Lewis Hamilton is confident that maximum commitment is being dedicated to this year's McLaren as the Woking team strives to seize back the title it last won two years ago. Following a season of ups and downs in 2009, the Englishman is sure that the new car and driver line-up will be a formula for success.

World Champion Jenson Button stresses that the swiftness with which teams develop their cars before the start of the season is totally crucial to the outcome of the 2010 championship. The Englishman is based at a new team this year for the first time since 2003.

McLaren has revealed its MP4-25 chassis, the car with which reigning world champion Jenson Button and 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton will contest the 2010 world championship.

McLaren is the second of the Formula 1 teams to unveil its challenger ahead of the upcoming season. The Mercedes-powered MP4-25 was revealed to the present media and fans online from the Newbury headquarters of team title sponsor Vodafone.

McLaren unveil their car for the 2010 season which will be driven by world champion Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari has been forced to completely cancel its run in the new car at Fiorano this week. Felipe Massa had been set to drive the F10 on the team's private track for a promotional video although poor weather conditions have prevented the outing from taking place on both Thursday and Friday.

Narain Karthikeyan has been honoured by the Government of India by bestowing upon him the Padma Shri Award, the Indian equivalent of the OBE.

Anthony Hamilton, father and Manager of 2008 World Champion Lewis, has announced that he is to open the GP Prep Drivers Academy. The scheme will involve the Englishman running several 2009 specification Formula 1 cars in order to allow the younger generation to rack up F1 mileage as soon as possible.

Lotus has confirmed that its launch on Friday 12 February, a fortnight today, will be held in London. The date of the presentation has been known for just over the same amount of time although Team Principal Tony Fernandes revealed no location previously.

Lotus has announced that the launch of its 2010 car will take place on Friday February 12 in central London.

Organisers of September's Singapore Grand Prix are considering more circuit modifications for this year's event, although the proposals are somewhat greater to those we saw in 2009. The suggestions are aimed at speeding up the track and influencing a greater number of overtaking manoeuvres.

Williams has confirmed the appointment of Finnish F3 star Valtteri Bottas as its official test driver.

The Williams team has confirmed that Finland's Valtteri Bottas has joined as official test driver. The 20-year-old from Nastola was the most successful rookie in last year's Formula 3 Euroseries, finishing the year in the top three, and won the prestigious Masters of F3 event at Zandvoort.

Following two largely unsuccessful season with McLaren, Heikki Kovalainen says he aims to do things differently at Lotus.

Adam Carroll from Portadown could be in the running for a spot in the new Campos Meta Formula One team.

McLaren is preparing for its 2010 car launch on Friday morning as team representatives make their way to Newbury in England, home of title sponsor Vodafone. This afternoon's presentation will mark the start of a new era for the Woking outfit as it heads into its first season without joint-ownership from Mercedes-Benz.

Heikki Kovalainen is confident that Jenson Button can expect a first-class working environment at McLaren as the Woking-based team prepares to launch its 2010 car today. The World Champion replaces the Finn, who makes the move to Lotus.