Having signed up for a further two seasons at Renault, Robert Kubica has revealed that he would welcome 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen as a teammate.

It is being widely reported that due to money problems Hispania is dropping Bruno Senna for the British GP weekend and replacing him with Japanese test driver Sakon Yamamoto.

Brazilian driver Bruno Senna is dropped by his Spain-based Hispania team for this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Following the confusion and subsequent controversy of the European Grand Prix a fortnight ago, Formula 1 governing body the FIA is preparing for adjustments to the regulations in Britain this weekend, Autosport reports on Thursday.

Following the confusion and subsequent controversy of the European Grand Prix a fortnight ago, Formula 1 governing body the FIA is preparing for adjustments to the regulations in Britain this weekend, Autosport reports on Thursday.

An army of more than 1,000 volunteers will be working tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of this weekend's British Grand Prix. They will be giving up their time to perform a vast array of critical duties.

It's half-time for the GP2 Series 2010 season and one man is running ahead of the pack: Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado has taken a commanding lead in the series title fight after a strong start to the season and has pocketed two race wins already.

It has been confirmed that Hispania Racing test driver Sakon Yamamoto will be replacing Bruno Senna for the duration of the British Grand Prix weekend. The news was made official at Silverstone on Thursday evening following rumours earlier in the day.

According to sources in the Silverstone paddock on Thursday evening, Hispania Racing test and reserve driver Sakon Yamamoto is set to replace regular racer Bruno Senna for this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

British GP: Thursday Press Conference

Ahead of the British Grand Prix, McLaren's Jenson Button insists that winning more races is now critical to his hopes of retaining his world championship.

Further to our previous report that Frank Williams has handed over his role as chairman of Williams Grand Prix Engineering to Adam Parr, the team has issued an official statement.

Just when it seemed that all was hunky dory in the F1 paddock, a row has broken out over sponsors logos on team motorhome tractors and Bernie Ecclestone calls the teams' alliance a waste of time.

Ferrari is to introduce a new logo next season in response to claims that the current bar code design is subliminal advertising for its sponsor Marlboro.

Frank Williams has announced that he has stood down as his team's chairman, handing over the role to chief executive office Adam Parr.

Sir Frank Williams hands over his role as chairman of his Formula 1 team to Adam Parr.

It has been confirmed that the Williams cars will still be powered by Cosworth engines next year. The news comes as part of a dual announcement at Silverstone on Thursday which also reveals that former CEO Adam Parr is to become the team's Chairman.

It has been confirmed that the Williams cars will still be powered by Cosworth engines next year. The news comes as part of a dual announcement at Silverstone on Thursday which also reveals that former CEO Adam Parr has become the team's Chairman.

Williams have revealed that team Chief Executive Officer Adam Parr has now taken on the role of Chairman from founder Sir Frank Williams. However, the latter remains team owner ahead of the 2011 season.

Williams F1 have revealed that outgoing Chief Executive Officer Adam Parr has now taken on the role of Chairman from founder Sir Frank Williams. However, the latter remains Team Principal ahead of the 2011 season.

Williams F1 have revealed that outgoing Chief Executive Officer Adam Parr has now taken on the role of Chairman from founder Sir Frank Williams. However, the latter remains Team Principal ahead of the 2011 season.

Ferrari has revealed a brand-new logo which the team will put into usage from the start of next season. The modified style, which sees the 'SF' section removed as well as the area which previously included the controversial Marlboro barcode, was presented by drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa at Silverstone on Thursday.

Ferrari has revealed a brand-new logo which the team will put into usage from the start of next season. The modified style, which sees the 'SF' section removed as well as the area which previously included the controversial Marlboro barcode, was presented by drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa at Silverstone on Thursday.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has announced that Tomas Scheckter will be rejoining the outfit ahead of next weekend's round of the championship in Toronto. The return of the South African, substituting for the injured Mike Conway, will be accompanied by sponsor MonaVie, maker of energy drink products.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has announced that Tomas Scheckter will be rejoining the outfit ahead of next weekend's round of the championship in Toronto. The return of the South African, substituting for the injured Mike Conway, will be accompanied by sponsor MonaVie, maker of energy drink products.

After the excitement of the Valencia Street Circuit two weeks ago, this weekend the GP3 Series returns to racing action at the historic Silverstone Circuit.

The Atech CRS team has confirmed that Spain's Roberto Merhi will return to the cockpit at Silverstone this weekend, having first competed with the outfit last time out in Valencia.

The Atech team has confirmed that Spain's Roberto Merhi will return to the cockpit at Silverstone this weekend, having first competed with the outfit last time out in Valencia.

The Atech team has confirmed that Spain's Roberto Merhi will return to the cockpit at Silverstone this weekend, having first competed with the outfit last time out in Valencia.

The latest of the 2010 F1 contenders to be released by Amalgam is the stunning McLaren MP4-25 as raced to victory in Australia by Jenson Button, the 2009 world champion's first win for the Woking team.

Halfway through Lap 26 of the British Grand Prix will mark the central point of the 2010 Formula 1 season. Before visiting a new-look Silverstone, GPUpdate.net reviews each driver’s performances, including highs and lows, from the first nine races of a highly dramatic championship.

Halfway through Lap 26 of the British Grand Prix will mark the central point of the 2010 Formula 1 season. Before visiting a new-look Silverstone, GPUpdate.net reviews each driver’s performances, including highs and lows, from the first nine races of a highly dramatic championship.

At an exclusive customer event last night, Ferrari test driver Marc Gene, presented Roger Penske, Founder and Chairman of the Penske Corporation, with a special gift to celebrate a remarkable 50 years of Maranello Egham.

Red Bull Racing is to work closely with Siemens plc to reduce the team’s carbon footprint, energy use and waste. In an exclusive, multi-year agreement Siemens now becomes the Formula One team’s partner for efficient technology.

Red Bull Racing is to work closely with Siemens plc to reduce the team’s carbon footprint, energy use and waste. In an exclusive, multi-year agreement Siemens now becomes the Formula One team’s partner for efficient technology.

In accordance with statistics compiled by GPUpdate.net, Sebastian Vettel was officially the fastest qualifier at the first nine events of the 2010 season; in fact, heading into Silverstone this weekend, the German is yet to start a Grand Prix outside the top three positions.

To conclude GPUpdate.net’s Half-Term Reports between the European and British Grands Prix, it is official that World Champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton plus Robert Kubica and Nico Rosberg are officially, on average, the highest-placed race finishers so far this year.

To conclude GPUpdate.net’s Half-Term Reports between the European and British Grands Prix, it is official that World Champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton plus Robert Kubica and Nico Rosberg are officially, on average, the highest-placed race finishers so far this year.

In accordance with statistics compiled by GPUpdate.net, Sebastian Vettel was officially the fastest qualifier at the first nine events of the 2010 season; in fact, heading into Silverstone this weekend, the German is yet to start a Grand Prix outside the top three positions.

Red Bull driver Mark Webber says he is not convinced McLaren duo Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton will remain on such friendly terms as the season progresses.

With a new track layout awaiting the drivers at Silverstone this weekend, there's been plenty of homework for the Renault F1 team and its rivals to do.

Round 10 of the 2010 season marks the 43rd time Grand Prix cars have competed in a World Championship event at Silverstone, home of its most recent British winner in Lewis Hamilton two years ago before Red Bull Racing enjoyed a triumphant 1-2 result with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber last season. However, Ferrari have taken the British chequered flag more times than any other team.

McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari are likely to be fighting for the top spot in this year’s qualifying session for the British Grand Prix although it was an Alfa Romeo which lined up in front of the Royal Family for the season-opening World Championship race at Silverstone, and indeed the first ever Formula 1 event, 60 years ago.

In June 2009, the Formula 1 fraternity travelled to Silverstone believing that it would not be returning any time in the foreseeable future. Yet here we are, just over a year later, with the revamped circuit in better shape than ever and therefore more than ready to play host to the 2010 British Grand Prix.

In June 2009, the Formula 1 fraternity travelled to Silverstone believing that it would not be returning any time in the foreseeable future. Yet here we are, just over a year later, with the revamped circuit in better shape than ever and therefore more than ready to play host to the 2010 British Grand Prix.

Mark Webber to use Sebastien Vettel's old chassis at Silverstone, plus other stories and rumours

Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix, Mark Webber admitted that he is sceptical about the relationship between McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.

Red Bull Racing announced last month that it extended Mark Webber's contract for another season. Team boss Christian Horner also admits he is hoping to extend Sebastian Vettel's contract and extend his contract for a number of seasons.

Red Bull Racing announced last month that it extended Mark Webber's contract for another season. Team boss Christian Horner also admits he is hoping to extend Sebastian Vettel's contract and extend his contract for a number of seasons.

The Cypher Group, which is apparently hoping to secure an entry in the 2011 world championship, has announced that if successful in its bid will call on the services of Jonathan Summerton.

McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari are likely to be fighting for the top spot in this year’s qualifying session for the British Grand Prix although it was an Alfa Romeo which lined up in front of the Royal Family for the season-opening World Championship race at Silverstone, and indeed the first ever Formula 1 event, 60 years ago.

Round 10 of the 2010 season marks the 43rd time Grand Prix cars have competed in a World Championship event at Silverstone, home of its most recent British winner in Lewis Hamilton two years ago before Red Bull Racing enjoyed a triumphant 1-2 result with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber last season. However, Ferrari have taken the British chequered flag more times than any other team.

Red Bull energy drink founder Dietrich Mateschitz has said he expects nothing but the Formula 1 world championship title in 2010. The successful Austrian businessman saw his team win four races so far this season. Sebastian Vettel is currently 15 points behind though on championship leader Lewis Hamilton as Formula 1 is travelling to Silverstone.

Red Bull energy drink founder Dietrich Mateschitz has said he expects nothing but the Formula 1 world championship title in 2010. The successful Austrian businessman saw his team win four races so far this season. Sebastian Vettel is currently 15 points behind though on championship leader Lewis Hamilton as Formula 1 is travelling to Silverstone.

Halfway through Lap 26 of the British Grand Prix will mark the central point of the 2010 Formula 1 season. Before visiting a new-look Silverstone, GPUpdate.net reviews each driver’s performances, including highs and lows, from the first nine races of a highly dramatic championship.

Halfway through Lap 26 of the British Grand Prix will mark the central point of the 2010 Formula 1 season. Before visiting a new-look Silverstone, GPUpdate.net reviews each driver’s performances, including highs and lows, from the first nine races of a highly dramatic championship.