Christian Horner has no intention to protest against FIA's decision to give declare McLaren's rear wing completely legal. McLaren's rear wing is unique in that it connects with the engine cover, but Red Bull and Ferrari questioned the FIA whether or not the rear wing is legal.

Bernie Ecclestone believes that he has no reason to hide the fact that he tried his best to ensure the Stefan GP team made the grid this year, with the full knowledge that US F1 would not be able to race. The F1 commercial rights holder would be pleased to see 'more sensible' decisions made in the future.

World Champion Jenson Button is yet to win a Grand Prix since crossing the line first for victory in Turkey last year, Round 7 of the 2009 World Championship. Having switched from Brawn GP to McLaren for 2010, the Englishman has stressed the importance to a strong start.

US F1 could face disciplinary action after failing to be ready in time to compete in the 2010 world championships.

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso says it is great to see Michael Schumacher back on the grid as he raises the level of competition so much.

The Renault team announced technology brand Hewlett Packard as the team's latest sponsor on Thursday, with its 'HP' logos set to appear on the team's R30 this season.

McLaren says that after an inspection by its technical chief, Charlie Whiting, the FIA has given the rear wing on the MP4-25 the all-clear.

The first Indian Grand Prix will be included on the Formula 1 calendar from next year, governing body the FIA confirmed on Thursday. The country has been listed as a possible candidate for a race for some time although the FIA was yet to release a statement confirming this.

Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Bahrain, the FIA has warned that US F1 could face sanctions following its failure to make it to the grid this season.

Following a meeting of its Motor Sport World Council (WMSC) in Bahrain on Thursday, Formula 1 governing body the FIA has confirmed a Superlicence for Hispania Racing driver Karun Chandhok. The document is required by any driver who wishes to take part in the World Championship.

Motorsport governing body the FIA continues to decide how the US F1 team should be punished following its failure to compete in Formula 1 this year. Having been selected ahead of other bidding teams for a place in the sport, the late departure of the Charlotte-based team leaves a space on the 2010 grid.

Renault has announced a major sponsorship agreement with former BMW sponsor HP, the global technology leader, for 2010 and 2011.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has changed how verdicts will be determined following protest cases in the sport. From now on, no individual involved in a questionable situation will be present before a decision is made and, more significantly, neither will the President of the Paris-based federation.

Thursday#s press conference from Bahrain, featuring Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso

The World Motor Sport Council met in Bahrain on 11 March 2010.

McLaren's controversial rear wing design on their new car passes an FIA inspection.

The FIA, Formula 1's governing body, has confirmed that McLaren's rear wing is legal after rival teams questioned the device. With McLaren having invited the FIA to review the component, which it has also done during pre-season testing, its legality has been finally confirmed.

The FIA, Formula 1's governing body, has confirmed that McLaren's rear wing is legal after rival teams questioned the device. With McLaren having invited the FIA to review the component, which it has also done during pre-season testing, its legality has been finally confirmed.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA ran the brand-new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Safety Car in Bahrain on Thursday in the regular race weekend track inspection. The model makes its own F1 debut this year and will once again be driven by experienced touring car driver Bernd Maylander.

Formula 1 governing body the FIA ran the brand-new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Safety Car in Bahrain on Thursday in the regular race weekend track inspection. The model makes its own F1 debut this year and will once again be driven by experienced touring car driver Bernd Maylander.

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Pedro de la Rosa is unsure that, as suggested by F1 tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, the Sauber team may have an advantage in terms of overall grip levels this weekend; pre-season analysis conducted by the Japanese company suggests that the cars of de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi preserve their tyres better than any other although the Spaniard believes that performances will vary in Bahrain.

Fernando Alonso has total confidence in the Ferrari team as he arrives in Bahrain for the first race of the new season. The Spaniard is yet to cross the finish line first since doing so for Renault in Japan two seasons ago but is sure about who his main rivals are and that he is now fully settled into the Ferrari team.

World champion Jenson Button says it is important to make a strong start to the season in Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

With Bernie Ecclestone having confirmed a Grand Prix on the streets of Italian capital city Rome for 2013, the Formula 1 commercial rights holder has also said that the calendar will be increasing in length to a record 20 races in coming years, with Qatar hoping to add its name to the list.

Mercedes GP Team Principal Ross Brawn made the unique journey to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday in order to be awarded with his Order of the British Empire (OBE) award following his team's success last year.

Emerson Fittipaldi is confident that Michael Schumacher's abilities to win Formula 1 races will not have faded as the 7-time World Champion makes his return to the sport at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. The Brazilian believes that motivation is a greater factor towards victory than age.

The 2009-2010 GP2 Asia Series wraps up this week in Bahrain alongside the first F1 Grand Prix of the 2010 season. While F1 will be celebrating its sixtieth anniversary, GP2 Asia will be saying goodbye to the GP2 Series first generation car.

LG, the official Technology Partner of Formula 1, has increased its commitment to the sport by moving into a partnership with Cosworth. The Northampton-based company returns to F1 this year following a break of three years and in doing so parners the Williams , Lotus, Hispania and Virgin teams.

Jenson Button says it is vital he 'works together' with Lewis Hamilton, plus other gossip and rumours

Brawn GP title winners Jenson Button and Ross Brawn have been announced as winners of prestigious Laureus Awards, which they were shortlisted for a month ago. Seven gongs are handed out in all to a selection of sporting personalities.

In the absence of refuelling, it is predicted that tyre stops this year will average around 3 seconds. Such is the need for speed during pit stops, Red Bull sent its pit crew the headquarters of the British Olympic Association at Bisham Abbey.

Virgin Racing Technical Director Nick Wirth is confident that his car's downfalls from winter testing have been corrected as the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix nears ever closer. The new team encountered a number of problems in Spain last month, including a front wing breakage and several hydraulic-related issues.

Having missed out on a chance to rejoin the Formula 1 grid this year, 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve will be present in Bahrain over the weekend in order to contribute to the commentary for BBC Radio 5 live.

Several names return to the F1 grid this year, Lotus and Cosworth being the two most obvious examples, however, spare a thought for the youngster in the somewhat familiar helmet at the wheel of the Hispania.

Like Michael Schumacher, Cosworth returns to Formula 1 following a 3-year break this season as it supplies the sport's three news teams as well as Williams, which it last worked with for a solitary campaign in 2006.