Fernando Alonso says Ferrari must show progress at next weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

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The paddock in Shanghai will this weekend form the meeting place for one of the most crucial discussions in Formula One history.

Russian Vitaly Petrov has replaced Italian veteran Jarno Trulli at Caterham for 2012.

Vitaly Petrov has today been handed a Formula One reprieve after being signed up by Caterham for the new season.

The former Force India driver Adrian Sutil will appeal against the 18-month suspended sentence and £167,000 fine he was given by a Munich court last month after being found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm.

Boats competing in the Volvo Ocean Race had to be transported onboard a huge ship manned by armed guards to the safe haven of Male in the Maldives because of the threat of pirates along the east coast of Africa.

Saab ran out of room for manoeuvre yesterday when its Dutch owner filed for bankruptcy, calling time on a nine-month battle to rescue the struggling Swedish marque.

Car-maker Saab has filed for bankruptcy, according to a Swedish court.

Group Lotus chief executive Dany Bahar has dismissed claims the signing of Kimi Raikkonen was nothing more than a stunt to improve the team's PR.

Team Lotus have confirmed the appointment of John Iley as their new performance director.

The long-running naming rights row surrounding the Lotus and Team Lotus brands has finally been resolved.

Bar the odd rat, this has been a good week down at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida. The arrival of Diwali has ensured a national mood of celebration as Formula One takes the first step in attempting to challenge cricket as India's most popular sport. That, of course, is rather more than an uphill battle, but the signs look good nonetheless for a successful weekend.

Bar the odd rat, this has been a good week down at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida. The arrival of Diwali has ensured a national mood of celebration as Formula One takes the first step in attempting to challenge cricket as India's most popular sport. That, of course, is rather more than an uphill battle, but the signs look good nonetheless for a successful weekend.