Ferrari star Felipe Massa has played down suggestions that the Scuderia is the benchmark approaching the F1 2010 curtain-raising Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir in just under a fortnight's time - insisting that the title of pre-season champion 'means nothing'
His fans might be delirious and some might be tipping him to add an eighth world title to his extraordinary career CV, but Johnny Herbert warns that Michael Schumacher may have bitten off more than he can chew by returning to the grid with Mercedes Grand Prix in F1 2010
Luca di Montezemolo rubbishes suggestions made by Kimi Raikkonen that the Finn was replaced at Ferrari by Fernando Alonso to please sponsor Santander - as he admits to some prior concerns about the Scuderia's new charge
Former three-time F1 World Champion Niki Lauda warns Ross Brawn that Mercedes Grand Prix will need a top-line driver to replace Jenson Button if they are not to be beaten by Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull Racing in 2010...
Nick Heidfeld has set out his stall to potential future F1 employers by reminding the paddock that - as he is set to be left without a drive following BMW's withdrawal at the end of the 2009 campaign - he still has a lot to offer at the highest level.
Felipe Massa is continuing to improve in hospital after doctors confirmed that the Ferrari driver is now out of his induced coma and communicating with his family.
Formula One television audiences grew again last season, no doubt spurred on by the drama unfolding in the title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa.
The 2008 Formula 1 campaign saw some of the best on-track action in years, and 2009 - with its new aerodynamic regulations - promises to be even better still.
Bridgestone has revealed that it will run special 'green' tyres in this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix to show its support for the FIA's 'Make Cars Green' campaign.
The 2008 Formula One calendar is such that there is barely any time for the dust to settle - and a lot was kicked up - after the Belgian Grand Prix before the circus heads to another of the year's iconic circuits, Monza, for the final European round of the season.
Fernando Alonso has expressed his sadness at the Spanair plane crash that killed 153 people at Madrid's Barajas Airport on Wednesday - revealing that he will wear a black armband in tribute this weekend, as he prepares to race in front of his home fans for the second time this season.
The Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend marks the eleventh of 18 rounds on the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship calendar - and a pivotal stage during the season as the title battle teeters on a knife-edge.
The Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend marks the eleventh of 18 rounds on the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship calendar - and a pivotal stage during the season as the title battle teeters on a knife-edge.
1. Felipe Massa Brazil Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro-Ferrari 01:19.575 2. Heikki Kovalainen Finland Vodafone McLaren Mercedes-Mercedes 01:19.587 3. Lewis Hamilton Britain Vodafone McLaren Mercedes-Mercedes 01:19.623
For motorsport fans in the UK, the British Grand Prix is the most important date on the racing calendar, and with question marks over the event's long-term future [see separate story -
Ross Brawn has admitted that Fernando Alonso is on Honda's Formula 1 shopping list for 2009 - but he insists that first, 'the situation with Ferrari must be resolved'.
Questions from the floor Q: (Ian Parkes - The Press Association) Felipe, it was mentioned earlier that you are the first Brazilian to lead the world championship since Ayrton, we believe since Monaco in '93. Does that mean anything to you, is that significant?
Questions from the floor Q: (Ian Parkes - The Press Association) Felipe, it was mentioned earlier that you are the first Brazilian to lead the world championship since Ayrton, we believe since Monaco in '93. Does that mean anything to you, is that significant?