Serbian hopeful Stefan GP has had to cancel its planned test in Portimao due to a lack of tyres.

Formula 1 hopefuls Stefan Grand Prix have been forced to call off a test in Portugal this week after failing to secure a tyre supply from Bridgestone. The Serbian outfit hopes to race with Jacques Villeneuve and Kazuki Nakajima this season as US F1 continues to struggle with its preparations.

Tun Dr. Mahathir, ex-Prime Minister of Malaysia, today conducted the official opening of the Lotus Racing factory in Hingham, Norfolk.

Lotus' Hingham factory in Norfolk was officially opened on Monday as Tun Dr. Mahathir, a former Prime Minister of Malaysia, visited the 1Malaysia team in Norfolk. The ceremony came following the rookie team's maiden test session in Jerez last week.

Vitaly Petrov believes that Renault predecessor and former GP2 team-mate Romain Grosjean should have waited before committing himself to the Renault team during the 2009 season. The Frenchman is currently out of a drive this year following what was a highly turbulent year for the diamond marque.

Anthony Davidson will be one third of Peugeot's Le Mans line-up as the French manufacturer attempts to defend its title in the coveted race once again the year. The Englishman, Formula 1 commentator for BBC Radio 5 live, will share the drive with fellow ex F1 racers Alexander Wurz and Marc Gené.

Anthony Davidson will be one third of Peugeot's leading Le Mans line-up as the French manufacturer attempts to defend its title in the coveted race this year. The Englishman, Formula 1 commentator for BBC Radio 5 live, will share the drive with fellow ex F1 racers Alexander Wurz and Marc Gené.

All ran according to plan for Jarno Trulli on Saturday as the Italian made his debut in the cockpit of the Lotus T127. Having planned to circulate the Jerez circuit 140 times, the ex Toyota pilot eventually did so one more than that as the team concluded its first pre-season test of the year.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA is working closely with the US F1 team as the latter still hopes to compete in the sport this year. Reports emerged over the weekend that the Charlotte-based squad is requesting to skip this year's first four races although a number of possible escape routes from the situation are being analysed.                  

Jenson Button rallies McLaren ahead of title defence, Kimi Raikkonen to replace Mark Webber, plus other gossip and rumours.

FIA President Jean Todt has named Indonesia as a possible country to start hosting global motorsport championships. Although the Frenchman admits that Formula 1 would be a long shot at present, the head of the Paris-based governing body does consider the idea of World Touring Cars (WTCC) for the foreseeable future.

Ex Renault Team Manager Flavio Briatore has elected to depart his role as Chairman at Queens Park Rangers football club, the English squad has confirmed. Much talk had surrounded the Italian's future with the team following his involvement in the highly controversial 'Crashgate' scandal of last year.