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Fernandes pleased to be making F1 return

Lotus Team Principal Tony Fernandes will make a Formula 1 comeback of his own next weekend as he travels the final European race of the season at Monza. The Malaysian businessman, due to other commitments, has been unable to attend the last three Grands Prix.

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Latest F1 photos: Red Bull demo in South Korea

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Chandhok enjoys Korean Formula 1 debut

Karun Chandhok has become the first man to drive the Republic of Korea’s brand-new circuit in Formula 1 machinery, with the Hispania pilot having taken to the wheel of the Red Bull demonstration car on Saturday ahead of the country’s maiden Grand Prix next month.

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Hamilton: We never give up

Lewis Hamilton has vowed to not at any point concede as the battle for the 2010 championship nears its most crucial point of the year. The Englishman heads towards Monza in determined mood following his well-judged drive to victory in Belgium.

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Rosberg hoping for ‘equally good’ Monza weekend

Due to their lowly grid positions, no surprises were expected from Mercedes GP in Belgium on Sunday although Nico Rosberg was pleasantly surprised to be able to climb to sixth position in Sunday’s race and now aims for a similar performance in Italy next weekend.

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Trulli looking forward to home Grand Prix

Jarno Trulli will compete in his first home Grand Prix for Lotus next weekend, with race day Sunday marking exactly one year since the Hingham outfit’s entry for the 2010 season was accepted by Formula 1 governing body the FIA.

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Sauber: Funding in place for 2011

Peter Sauber has confirmed that sufficient financial support has been secured for the team which carries his name ahead of next season. The news follows paddock word that the Swiss outfit may be struggling, having not amassed a noteworthy amount of sponsors this year.

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Colin Kolles interview: HRT still targeting tenth

Colin Kolles, Team Principal of Hispania Racing, has said that the Spanish outfit continues to aim for tenth position in this year’s Constructors’ Championship after enjoying a generally strong race weekend last time out in Belgium.

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Schumacher: Monza should be a real challenge

Michael Schumacher expects no easy ride in Italy as he makes his race return to Monza next weekend. Having been the darling of the crowd as a Ferrari driver between 1996 and 2006, the German will now be appearing in Mercedes colours.

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Vettel crash completely unnecessary, says Button

Jenson Button remains aggravated over the coming-together which resulted in him being removed from the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. Having been knocked out of the race by a wayward Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull, the World Champion now lies 35 points in arrears of team-mate and new title race leader Lewis Hamilton.

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Jenson Button interview: Spa a missed opportunity

World Champion Jenson Button remains buoyant over the pace McLaren demonstrated in Belgium at the weekend although the Englishman is still frustrated following his Bus Stop Chicane collision with the out-of-control Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel.

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Jenson Button interview: A missed opportunity

World Champion Jenson Button remains buoyant over the pace McLaren demonstrated in Belgium at the weekend although the Englishman is still frustrated following his Bus Stop Chicane collision with the out-of-control Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel.

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Senna , di Grassi and Button to enter Monaco triathlon

Swimming, cycling and running will be the name of the game for Brazilians Bruno Senna and Lucas di Grassi as they take part in the Monaco triathlon on Sunday. The task will see the Hispania driver take on a 100-kilometre cycle as part of his own personal training whereas the Virgin Racing pilot will attempt a 1-kilometre swim and 10-kilometre run.

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Massa starting error now under investigation

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has launched an enquiry as to why Race Control and therefore the stewards were not made aware of Felipe Massa’s incorrect positioning on the Belgian Grand Prix starting grid.

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Consistency will win the title, says Hülkenberg

Williams’ Nico Hülkenberg believes that a regular approach is the most likely to win the world title this year, with all of the front-runners having been involved in accidents on at least one occasion.

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Monza to mark Lotus Racing anniversary

Race day for next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix will mark the one-year anniversary of Lotus Racing in its current guise, with Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne having originally been its only member when first setting up the outfit.

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Rome dealing with resident ‘problems’

Italian capital city Rome continues to aim for a place on the Formula 1 calendar by as early as 2012 and no later than 2013 although its Mayor admits that facing opposition from residents is a current issue.

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Petronas extends Malaysia race sponsorship

It has been confirmed by sporting commercial rights holder Formula One Management (FOM) that oil and gas company Petronas has renewed its sponsorship of the Malaysian Grand Prix, which it has held since the race made its debut on the calendar in 1999.

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Nico Hülkenberg webchat: NOW LIVE

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Massa expecting tough Monza weekend

Felipe Massa believes Ferrari faces a highly difficult weekend at the Italian Grand Prix on the back off a below-par performance from the prancing horse in Belgium on Sunday. The Maranello squad now heads into its home race 80 points off the Constructors’ Championship lead.

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