F1 back on track as cars returned to Europe

Christian Horner on Thursday said delays caused by the Icelandic volcano will not disturb preparations for next month’s Spanish grand prix.

Now MotoGP sponsor wants F1 switch for Rossi

The boss of the Italian carmaker Fiat has backed calls for Valentino Rossi to switch to formula one in 2011.

Peter Sauber has reassured a close supporter of Pedro de la Rosa that the Spanish veteran is not about to lose his race seat.

Rubens Barrichello has admitted there will be no quick solution to Williams’ current lack of pace.

Despite earlier fears that the race was endangered, the Spanish grand prix next month will not be affected by the European ash cloud.

A third name has emerged as a potential supplier of formula one tyres in 2011.

Two more of Michael Schumacher’s supporters have backed the seven time world champion amid his currently lacklustre 2010 return to formula one.

A naming sponsorship is possible but not crucial ahead of Canada’s return to the F1 calendar in 2010.