Nicky Hayden isn't having his best season in MotoGP this year. The 2006 World Champion has so far only been able to finish as 'best of the rest' as he finished fourth on four occasions this season. Taking another step forward won't be easy though the rider from the United States realises.

Bruno Senna is looking forward to race at the legendary circuit Spa-Francorchamps. The Brazilian expects his car to suit the track in, while HRT engine supplier Cosworth is planning to introduce an engine upgrade for the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Red Bull Racing team has no plans to change its controversal front wing according to the team’s technical director Adrian Newey. According to Newey the FIA has checked the team’s front wing and declared it completely legal.

Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo is travelling to the Czech Republic this week for round 10 in the 2010 MotoGP world championship season. The Czech Grand Prix is one of the races where Lorenzo never had the honour to visit the podium. And thus a podium finish will be the Yamaha rider's main target this weekend.

Ferrari hope for 'fresh inspiration' over the summer break, plus other news

The economic downturn has put greater pressure than ever on sponsors' budgets and at an average deal price of £2.5m ($4.1m) it is little surprise that partnerships with F1 have been coming under the microscope.

McLaren automotive announced that it will open a showroom for McLaren London in the stunning landmark location, One Hyde Park. Situated at the top of Sloane Street in the heart of Knightsbridge, between Harvey Nichols and Harrods. McLaren London will be positioned on the ground floor of pavilion B, the largest of three retail spaces.

Motul Team West-Tec will return to British F3 at Silverstone this weekend with young Mexican Juan Carlos Sistos taking the wheel of one of the team’s National Class Dallara F307s. Despite being just 18, Juan Carlos has experience in both the Euroseries 3000 and European Open F3 championships, as well as back home in the Americas.

Following a three-week break Dani Pedrosa is looking forward to get back on the bike again as the MotoGP circus is travelling to the Czech Republic. Pedrosa is in second position in the championship standings but the gap between him and championship leader Lorenzo should worry the Spaniard. The only thing Pedrosa will be aiming for this weekend is a victory at Brno.