Abu Dhabi puts squeeze on packed F1 calendar

Formula One has always followed the money so it came as no surprise when Bernie Ecclestone announced the Middle East would have two races from 2009.

Alonso says McLaren not up to speed yet

Reigning champion Fernando Alonso said he believed his McLaren-Mercedes had some way to go before it could deliver victories in the new season, starting next month in Australia.

Formula One drivers in testing

Coulthard fined over 1999 Monaco crash

A Monaco court has fined Formula One driver David Coulthard 500 euros ($649.5) for injuring a woman passenger when he crashed his Mercedes during a high-speed tour of the principality's grand prix circuit in 1999.

Driver line-up still open, says Toro Rosso's Berger

American Scott Speed and Italian Vitantonio Liuzzi are likely to stay with Toro Rosso but a deal has still to be agreed, part-owner Gerhard Berger said on Wednesday.

NASCAR drivers on own to plan for future

In a world of million-dollar motorhomes, private jets and McMansions on nearby Lake Norman, it's hard to argue NASCAR drivers are underpaid. But all that wealth can't hide this fact: No major league takes a more hands-off approach toward its competitors' future than NASCAR.

Spyker threaten legal action against F1 rivals

Spyker have threatened to stop fellow Formula One tail-enders Super Aguri and Toro Rosso from racing in a row over the legality of their 2007 cars.

Marco Andretti to test again with Honda

American teenager Marco Andretti, grandson of former Formula One champion Mario, will have a second test with Honda next week, the team said on Friday.

Abu Dhabi to host F1 Grand Prix from 2009

Abu Dhabi will host a Formula One Grand Prix from 2009 in a calendar that could be extended to 20 races, Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

Nakajima impresses Williams bosses

Williams heaped praise on Japanese test driver Kazuki Nakajima, son of former Formula One racer Satoru, on Friday and said he would appear on track at some grand prix weekends this season.

Red Bull in training session

Malaysian Fauzy joins Spyker test line-up

Malaysian Fairuz Fauzy has joined the Spyker Formula One team as a test and reserve driver.