Formula One has tough days ahead

Kevin Eason examines the effects of RBS's decision to cut its spending on sporting sponsorship

Setback for Honda after shortage of offers

Japanese car giant's chief executive admits lack of imminent deal to save Formula One team before Australian Grand Prix

'Spy scandal' comes to a close

McLaren's lawyers come to an agreement with Italian legal authorities over charges of copyright infringement

Virgin could buy Honda team

Richard Branson's company is one possible suitor for Jenson Button's team following withdrawal of the Japanese car giant

Sport in brief: Israel to play behind closed doors

Ronnie O’Sullivan ready for Marco Fu | Jade Johnson denied a podium finish | Silverstone is to undergo £5million facelift

Bruno Senna linked to new-look Honda

The nephew of an F1 legend has signed a contract to race alongside Jenson Button this season, claim sources in Brazil

Ecclestone determined to help save Honda

The Formula One commercial rights-holder may intervene to protect the future of the Japanese car manufacturer's team

Mosley stands firm in super-licence row

The FIA president has written to F1 drivers to suggest they race elsewhere if they are unable to pay for their super-licences

Sport in brief: Mosley tempted by re-election

Chris Hoy back on track | Mitsubishi to pull out of rallying | Pakistan and Australia to play in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Singapore to revise F1 circuit

Organisers are to introduce minor changes to the Marina Bay street circuit in order to increase overtaking opportunities

Vintage car cavalcade pays homage to Hawthorn

Cavalcade celebration followed a memorial service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Mike Hawthorn

Renault and Williams get lift in cars

The Britain-based teams have carried out low-key launches in Portugal, while Ferrari have tested their new car in Italy

Williams 'safe' despite massive RBS losses

F1 team's chief says they are financially secure despite sponsor's share price plummeting by 70 per cent

The car's the star

Lewis Hamilton was quick to emphasis that Ron Dennis’s detachment from the team would not have an impact on his campaign

Dennis hands over the controls

Formula One's highest profile team leader has finally walked away from the pitlane after almost three decades in the sport

Hamilton to defend title in new McLaren

The partying is over for the world champion who is focused on flying the flag for Great Britain again in the new MP4-24

Comment: Kevin Eason

The McLaren head's decision to step down after almost thirty years marks the end of an era for British motor racing

Dennis steps down as McLaren principal

Ron Dennis, who has been in charge of McLaren since 1981, will hand over the reins to CEO Martin Whitmarsh

Ecclestone steals Ferrari winter show

Formula One impresario denies that his arrival at the Scuderia family jamboree in the Dolomites was a diplomatic mission

New rules make even a Ferrari look ugly

First of the new generation of Formula One cars features wide front wing, narrow chassis and a high and 'boxy' rear wing