Stoner unconcerned about win-less year By Pablo Elizalde and Toby Moody Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 16:50 GMT Casey Stoner says he has no concerns about finishing the 2010 with no wins, as he feels he is riding as well as ever. The Ducati rider, the 2007 world champion, has finished on the podium five times this year, but has been unable to climb on the top step so far.

Yamamoto to retain Hispania seat By Jonathan Noble Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 16:55 GMT Colin Kolles has confirmed that Sakon Yamamoto is to remain at HRT for the foreseeable future. Yamamoto was originally drafted in as a one-off at the British Grand Prix as replacement for Bruno Senna, but since then he has filled in for Karun Chandhok in the other seat. And after suggestions in Belgium that Yamamoto will now see out the season, team principal Kolles has said that he sees no reason to replace the Japanese.

Massa grid error prompts FIA probe By Jonathan Noble and Dieter Rencken Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 17:08 GMT The FIA has launched an investigation into why Felipe Massa was able to start the Belgian Grand Prix slightly ahead of his grid slot without the error getting picked up at the time. Amateur video footage that appeared on the Internet in the days after the race showed that Massa came to a stop on the grid slightly in front of where he should have been. Massa’s wrong positioning was in theory a breach of the regulations, but FIA race director Charlie Whiting received no information from the marshals at the track that the Brazilian had stopped in the wrong place - and the electronic systems in place on the grid did not detect it either - in time for a jump start penalty to be imposed

Tracy eyes top six at Kentucky By Matt Beer Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 08:50 GMT Paul Tracy is optimistic that he can get Dreyer & Reinbold into the top six when he returns to the team for this weekend’s IndyCar Series race at Kentucky. The 2003 Champ Car champion will contest the next two events for DRR while the injured Mike Conway continues his recovery

Meeke signs for Mini WRC programme Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 08:55 GMT Kris Meeke has signed to drive for Mini in the World Rally Championship next year, this week’s AUTOSPORT magazine reveals.

Pirelli confirms WRC exit By David Evans Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 09:54 GMT Pirelli has elected to turn its back on the World Rally Championship next year in a move that will see it concentrate its efforts on Formula 1, AUTOSPORT has learned.

Honda: Plato tough to beat By Jamie O’Leary Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 10:14 GMT Jason Plato is the clear favourite to win the British Touring Car Championship this year, according to his title rival Matt Neal. Honda driver Neal lies third in the standings, 23 points behind Plato and five adrift of Tom Onslow-Cole after amassing only two podium finishes from the six races at Snetterton and Silverstone.

Massa says pressure is on Ferrari By Jonathan Noble Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 10:18 GMT Felipe Massa says the pressure will be on Ferrari to deliver a strong result on home ground in Italy next week - as it bids to get itself back in the hunt for the world championship. On the back of a disappointing Belgian Grand Prix, where Ferrari was no match for Red Bull Racing and McLaren, the outfit lost big ground in the points standings when Alonso crashed out. And with just six races to go, Ferrari needs to recover the lost ground quickly if it is going to keep its title hopes alive.

Petronas extends Malaysian GP deal Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 10:36 GMT Malaysia’s state oil company Petronas has signed a new five-year deal to title-sponsor the Asian country’s grand prix. The new agreement will see Petronas sponsor the Sepang race until 2015. The oil company has sponsored the event since it took place for the first time in 1999.

Pirelli ahead of schedule after test By Jonathan Noble Thursday, September 2nd 2010, 10:49 GMT Pirelli claims it is ahead of schedule with the preparations for its Formula 1 return following the latest test at Paul Ricard in France this week. The team has been using a TF109 and feedback from test driver Nick Heidfeld to bring on its development programme