Abu Dhabi may be announcing a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2009 a little earlier than people think. We understand that plans are being laid for an event on February 1 at which an announcement could be made.

With Viso close to becoming Scuderia Toro Rosso's test driver Robert Doornbos is also still busy with the Italian team. The Dutchman hopes he can become the team's race driver, but admitted he also keeps other options open.

Juan Pablo Montoya has ruled out returning to Formula 1 in the future.

GPDA to support FIA Institute Centre of Excellence Summit

Super Aguri test driver Sakon Yamamoto will not only busy himself at the Japanese Formula 1 team in 2007. The Japanese driver today announced that he came to an agreement with GP2 team BCN Competicion.

Williams tester will drive for his home country India in the A1 GP series on Sunday.

Robert Doornbos has revealed he is still targeting a race drive at Toro Rosso for 2007.

Renault and Telefonica

Ernesto Viso is currently busy trying to win himself a job at the Scuderia Toro Rosso team. The 21-year-old GP2 driver hopes he can join the Italian team as the team's official test driver in 2007.

Randstad signs three year Williams deal

Dutch company Randstad Holding nv and WilliamsF1 today announced that they have entered into a three year sponsorship agreement following a successful partnership year in 2006. Notably in Germany, Spain, Turkey and Asia, Randstad will increase its sponsorship of the team and become an on-car sponsor. Starting from 2007, the Randstad logo will be clearly visible on the nose of the new FW29 racecar.