Scattered thunderstorms could affect Formula 1's return to Montreal this weekend, according to current local weather forecasts. Although practice and qualifying are expected to remain dry, despite being perhaps overcast, rain could hit the venue over Saturday night and into Sunday.

Bridgestone returns to Canada for the eighth race of the season where its medium and super soft compound tyres will tackle the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

The entire lap is completed in less than 80 seconds and while the engine is only run at full throttle for around 60% of the lap, top end performance will be important, something that Cosworth engines should relish.

The stop-start nature of the track is heavy on the brakes so we will have new brake ducts for this race as well. Our target for Canada will be top ten grid slots in qualifying and points finishes for both cars.

Formula Renault 3.5 championship leader Mikhail Aleshin will be behind the wheel of an F1 car in two weeks time, having earned himself a test with Renault.

Sebastian Vettel has said that he would not modify his actions, if he were placed in the same situation regarding the moments preceding his collision with team-mate Mark Webber in Turkey. The German, who labels the coming together as a racing incident, insists that he was doing what felt correct at the time.

In the wake of the incident during the Turkish Grand Prix, and subsequent fall-out, Sebastian Vettel has denied that there is favouritism within the team.

Sebastian Vettel denies Red Bull favour him over team-mate Mark Webber as the fall-out from their Turkish Grand Prix collision continues.

Red Bull Racing has announced that Mark Webber's contract has been extended, meaning the Australian will continue to drive for the team in 2011.

James Allison is confident that Renault can overhaul Mercedes GP in coming races, with the two teams currently separated by 27 points in the battle for fourth in the Constructors' Championship.

Renault technical director James Allison looks ahead to this weekend's Canadian GP.

The last time Formula 1 visited Canada will be remembered on Tuesday this week, as Sunday 8 June 2008 signalled a crazy race after which Robert Kubica was leading the Drivers' Championship for the first time. Now, the Pole returns as a Renault driver following the departure of BMW at the end of last season.

Renault drivers Robert Kubica and Vitaly Petrov look ahead to this weekend's Canadian GP

Bruno Senna hopes to see nothing more than both Hispania cars making the end of the Canadian Grand Prix as Formula 1 returns to the popular Montreal this week. The Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve is set to be a challenge for both HRT drivers, who are yet to visit the track for real, as the Brazilian explains.

Mark Webber, as well as being delighted to re-sign with Red Bull Racing for the 2011 season, has said that he is completely satisfied with the fact that the contract extension will only see him through to the end of next year.

Australian driver Mark Webber signs a one-year contract extension with Red Bull.

Red Bull Racing confirmed on Monday morning that Mark Webber has signed a fresh deal ahead of the 2011 season. With Sebastian Vettel already contracted to the Milton Keynes squad, the news confirms that the partnership which started last year will move into its third campaign.

Hispania is looking forward to the race in Montreal and aims to get both Karun Chandhok and Bruno Senna's cars to the chequered flag again.

Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo had passed on his regards to Valentino Rossi after the reigning MotoGP Champion broke his right leg in a practice session crash on Saturday. The former has also reminded the latter that 'the door is always open', should he wish to test a Ferrari Formula 1 car once again.

HRT boss Colin Kolles insists he is happy with Senna, plus other gossip and rumours

It has been revealed that Turkish Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton was informed that McLaren team-mate Jenson Button would not overtake him during the race. The news follows post-race comments from the former explaining that he was surprised to see his compatriot passing him at the end of Lap 48.

It has been revealed that Turkish Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton was informed that McLaren team-mate Jenson Button would not overtake him during the race. The news follows post-race comments from the former explaining that he was surprised to see his compatriot passing him at the end of Lap 48.