paul ricard

Bernie Ecclestone has given the first explanation for his $44m 'payment' to disgraced banker Gerhard Gribkowsky.

South African youngster set to begin campaign in the European F3 Open championship

Alain Prost returns to F1 to sample Red Bull car at Paul Ricard

Jeremy Clarkson's Powered Up DVD and Blu-Ray is available from November 7 2011

Former F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has confirmed that he 'will return' to the top flight following a three-year hiatus in 2010 - as speculation intensifies that the French-Canadian either has signed or is soon to sign a deal with American newcomers USF1.

F1's first American team in more than two decades - the Peter Windsor and Ken Anderson-led USF1 - has begun an evaluation process of home-grown talent to occupy its two seats on the grand prix grid in 2010...and IndyCar's leading lady Danica Patrick 'is on the list'.

Aston Martin Racing endured mixed results at Paul Ricard as it hit the track with its new Lola LMP1 machinery for the first time.

Former WRC title winner Petter Solberg and World Touring Car Championship title winner Yvan Muller have both completed a test session with the Courage-Oreca team at Paul Ricard.

Paul di Resta has admitted that he is so keen to make his Formula 1 debut next year that he would be willing to do so with a back-of-the-grid team - something many in the paddock believe is a distinct possibility.

by Russell Atkins TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW IN FULL: CLICK HERE