Jenson Button left F1’s Brackley based team to prove to his critics that he is a worthy world champion, according to Ross Brawn.

Team boss Ross Brawn has confirmed that Michael Schumacher will race a different Mercedes chassis at next weekend’s Spanish grand prix.

During an event for Spanish team sponsor Santander on Monday, it was announced that Fernando Alonso’s thumbs have been insured.

Fernando Alonso on Monday declared “false” reports that Ferrari’s engines problems in 2010 have been narrowed down to a general flaw of the pneumatic air system.

Rookie Nico Hulkenberg has joined Williams team bosses in raving about the form of F1’s most experienced driver Rubens Barrichello.

If the new team’s predictions are right, Lotus is set to take a big step forward at the Spanish grand prix next weekend.

Mika Hakkinen is considering a full-time return to premier motor racing — as a driver manager.

F1 teams are close to agreeing upon a new engine formula for the six-year period beginning in 2013.