The start of the European season, as always, sees the return of the motorhomes. Whether labelled 'technology centre' or 'energy station', all teams enjoy the return of a homely atmosphere for sponsors and corporate guests alike in Barcelona. It is the Ferrari team with the newest motorhome in the paddock this year, as the Scuderia looks to reap the rewards from updates on its F60 package.

Sebastian Vettel has openly admitted that the amount of pressure to perform is now increasing as the European season gets underway. Labelled by some as the 'true' start to the championship, the Barcelona Grand Prix is the first this year to feature major updates to the teams' aerodynamic packages at a familiar circuit for the drivers.

The Brawn GP team has signed its latest commercial partnership deal, with Willans; the manufacturer of motorsport safety harnesses will see its name and logo on the BGP 001 cars of championship leaders Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello for the first time at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

Portugal's Ocean Racing Technology will make its debut in the GP2 Main Series championship in Spain this coming weekend.

GP2 ready for start of fifth season

The Grand Prix circuit near Barcelona is one that every F1 team knows well from the hundreds of kilometres of testing carried out there over the winter.

Bernie Ecclestone has continued to give his support towards a £40 million budget cap for Formula One teams from next season, despite a request to governing body the FIA for an instant meeting over the matter, from the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA). F1 supremo Ecclestone is in favour of the proposed system as it looks to increase interest for new entrants to join the F1 grid.

While the teams seek an "urgent consultation" with the FIA - extremely urgent bearing in mind the closing date for entry in the 2010 World Championship is May 29 - Bernie Ecclestone has given his full support to the proposed budget-cap.

Mark Webber is looking to attack the Spanish Grand Prix with determination after a disappointing weekend in Bahrain left him with no additional points to his tally. The Australian currently lies sixth in the Drivers' championship, three places and eight and a half points behind German team-mate Sebastian Vettel.

The Williams team has signed its latest partnership agreement, with Hell Energy Drinks. The English squad confirmed the new contract with the Hungarian label as the latter aims to be the second largest in its market worldwide.

Commentary legend looks forward to the battle in Barcelona