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Michael Schumacher has warned fans that he is unlikely to be fighting for victory in next weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, despite the much-talked-about improvements to his Mercedes GP car. Schumacher is confident the revised MGP W01 should bring a significant step forward at the Circuit de Catalunya, but believes it is still unlikely to match the likes of McLaren and Red Bull...

After the hard slog of four long-haul races, the European leg of the Formula One season kicks off next weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. The Circuit de Catalunya is a venue the teams know well from testing, though racing there is a completely different challenge. The drivers and senior team personnel discuss their prospects…

Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced plans to offer to supply tyres to all Formula One teams next year. Current suppliers Bridgestone are pulling out at the end of this season and a number of alternative makers are under consideration...

Silverstone officially opened its new Arena track layout on Thursday. Owners claim the revised circuit, which hosts the British Grand Prix in July, will improve the venue for Formula One spectators, as well as maintaining a huge challenge for cars and drivers.

This time last year the team he founded was under BMW control. Then the German auto giant announced its withdrawal, leaving Peter Sauber with no option but to seize the reins once more and return to the role of team principal. Four races into the 2010 season and he has his work cut out, with no major sponsors and no points on the board. Sauber, however, insists he has no regrets…

Formula One teams are set to give their backing to the use of either Michelin or Cooper Avon tyres for 2011, following Bridgestone's withdrawal at the end of this season. That is according to Williams technical director Sam Michael, following a teams' meeting on Wednesday...

Williams have acquired a majority shareholding in Williams Hybrid Power (WHP). The team's original investment in the UK-based company (formerly Automotive Hybrid Power) dates back to March 2008, when Williams planned to incorporate its composite flywheel technology for F1 use in 2009...

Ever wanted to know your favourite Formula One driver a little better? Ever wanted a glimpse inside their lives outside the cockpit and see what really makes them tick - away from the race track? You can with the help of our series, The Secret Life. Williams' Nico Hulkenberg is our latest target, revealing his hatred of air travel, a cache of unused gym equipment, and the oh-so-guilty pleasure of full-fat cola

Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has established a new commission to promote more participation by women in all aspects of motorsport. The Women & Motor Sport Commission (WMC) held its first meeting on Monday under the Presidency of former world rally winning driver Michele Mouton...

The Renault Formula One team are to open up their doors this summer and allow a lucky few to experience an F1 car from the driver's seat. The 'Feel It' programme will see paying members of the public get behind the wheel at Budapest's Hungaroring circuit, home of the Hungarian Grand Prix...