GP2 champion prefers to test for a year with McLaren rather than race for a different team.

Whether French engines will power RBR or STR remains unknown.

Sir Jackie Stewart says Michael Schumacher has made "the right decision".

Red Bull announces tester Robert Doornbos will take Christian Klien's seat from China.

Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Renault and Ferrari

Red Bull's test driver Robert Doornbos will replace Christian Klien in the final three races of the 2006 season. Following Christian Klien's decision to pursue other options within Formula One, Red Bull Racing has agreed to release him from his contract with immediate effect.

Official: Doornbos replaces Klien in remaining 3 GPs

Michael Schumacher says he is as focused as ever heading into his final three Grand Prix determined to secure his eighth world championship.

A fuming Flavio Briatore vowed to fight against the odds and beat a 'lucky' Michael Schumacher to the championship. The Renault team boss also took the opportunity to blast F1 authorities for what he branded 'interference' beyond the sporting nature of F1.

McLaren will confirm its driver line up for next season before the end of the year, the team said on Sunday evening after Kimi Raikkonen confirmed he is moving to Ferrari.

The 2006 Italian Grand Prix was an extraordinary Formula 1 event. Not because the racing was good but rather for other reasons. It was, in truth, a rather bad-natured meeting with Renault getting hot and bothered about a very dubious FIA decision after qualifying.

Michael Schumacher moved to dispel rumours that he and Ferrari may have been at odds over the team's decision to sign Kimi Raikkonen so long ago by giving the Finn a seal of approval as his replacement.