Even Nico Rosberg’s tendency to be very careful with his words this year could not hide his pleasure after blowing away a seven time world champion in Shanghai.

Sebastian Vettel drove a spellbinding lap for pole position in Shanghai, and immediately turned his eyes to the skies for Sunday’s Chinese grand prix.

Mika Salo has become the latest former driver to agree to become a fourth formula one steward in 2010.

The actual name for McLaren’s so-called ‘F-duct’ is the ‘RW80’.

Renault has changed its mind about not developing an F-duct system for its R30 car.

Lewis Hamilton and his McLaren boss sounded defiant after the 25-year-old was chided by his fellow drivers on Friday.

It is believed Williams’ new F-duct system will be up and running for the first time in Saturday morning practice.

HRT has signed Sakon Yamamoto as a test, reserve and occasional ‘Friday’ driver.