Q&A with Heikki Kovalainen

Official: Kovalainen joins McLaren

Heikki Kovalainen took part in a question and answer session after being signed on a  long term deal by McLaren Mercedes. The Finn replaces Fernando Alonso who has gone back to Renault.

Heikki Kovalainen will be Lewis Hamilton's team-mate at McLaren next year, the team has confirmed.

McLaren has confirmed that Finn Heikki Kovalainen will team up with Lewis Hamilton for the 2008 season. Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa will remain the third driver while Gary Paffett will assist de la Rosa with the testing programme when required.

Finn appears to have the edge to partner Hamilton next year.

Champ Car driver will sample F1 car in Las Vegas next month.

McLaren's chief executive admits Heikki Kovalainen is a "very interesting driver" as the team seek a team-mate for Lewis Hamilton.

Zhuhai: Friday Quotes

On Sunday Jenson Button will make his first appearance in the Race of Champions. The event will be helt at Wembley Stadium in London. Button will be paired with WTCC driver Andy Priaulx in the Nations Cup.

Ferrari accepts FIA move to close Spygate but says it will not drop ongoing court cases.

Graham Rahal to participate in BMW Pitlane Park demo at Las Vegas in January.