WRC set to introduce longer events By David Evans Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 09:23 GMT Endurance rallying could return to the World Rally Championship next year, if a proposed removal of the maximum number of competitive miles is implemented. Rounds of the WRC are currently permitted to run anything up to 310 competitive miles, an increase from the 220-mile rule which had been in place prior to this season’s increase. But that limit could be binned next year following a meeting of the WRC’s Global Working Group

Lorenzo determined to return for test By Michele Lostia and Matt Beer Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 09:53 GMT Jorge Lorenzo is adamant that he will take part in the final MotoGP winter test in Qatar despite his injuries, but will not be pushing for quick times. The Yamaha rider had to sit out the last test at Sepang having sustained a hand injury when he crashed a motocross bike while training. His management had suggested Lorenzo would probably not be fit for the Losail test next week, but the Spaniard has decided he needs to get back on track as part of his recovery.

Clos returns to Trident for Asia finale By Matt Beer Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 10:56 GMT Dani Clos is to return to Trident for the final round of the GP2 Asia season in Bahrain this weekend. The Spaniard had driven for the team in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, but Adrian Zaugg took the seat for the previous rounds at Sakhir last month, charging to eighth in the first race before colliding with Sergio Perez as they fought for the lead at the start of the sprint race. Trident has now recalled Clos for the finale, where he will rejoin full-season driver Plamen Kralev

Palmer to return to Formula 2 By Steven English Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 11:07 GMT Jolyon Palmer will return for a second season in Formula 2 this year. The 19-year-old son of series boss Jonathan Palmer finished 21st in last year’s standings with just one points finish.

FIA explains Puebla cancellation By Hugh Podmore Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 11:33 GMT The FIA has confirmed that the second round of the World Touring Car Championship at Puebla will not go ahead. The governing body of world motorsport released a short statement explaining that it took the decision because of security concerns in the region

Chandhok: New team critics are unfair By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 11:38 GMT Formula 1 rookie Karun Chandhok thinks it unfair that the new teams are on the receiving end of criticism that their slow speed could cause trouble in Bahrain this weekend. With the new Virgin Racing, Lotus and HRT outfits likely to be several seconds off the pace on their F1 debuts this weekend, a number of F1 figures - including Felipe Massa – have questioned the benefits they will bring the sport. However, Chandhok thinks that anyone criticising the new teams for being so slow that they will cause a danger should look at the history books – which show that there have been much bigger speed differentials between the front and the back of the grid than will likely be present now

Bahrain preview quotes - Hispania Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 12:13 GMT Karun Chandhok: I am really looking forward to my F1 debut this weekend. It will also be the first time I will be driving the new HRT F1 car so I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Fortunately I have driven in Bahrain before in GP2 so that will help the learning process a bit! I was on the front row in 2008 and was very competitive when I was back here in 2009, so I’ve got pretty good knowledge of the circuit

Horner predicts ‘titanic’ title fight By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 13:19 GMT Formula 1 will witness some truly ‘titanic’ battles on track this season with no team holding a clear advantage heading into the first race of the season. That is the view of Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner, who supports the widely held view that there is little in performance terms separating the top teams. “Our analysis is showing us that you have got three teams that are very tight and it is about who gets it right on the day,” said Horner, ahead of this weekend’s season opener in Bahrain

Q & A with Bruno Senna By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 17:17 GMT Bruno Senna had a few scares in the last few weeks as Campos was restructured as Hispania, but despite briefly fearing he was about to lose his Formula 1 seat, the team was saved and he will make his grand prix debut this weekend. AUTOSPORT was there to hear Senna’s thoughts on the task ahead and the last few nervous months as the Brazilian met reporters in the Bahrain paddock today

Villeneuve joins BBC commentary team By Hugh Podmore Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 17:57 GMT Jacques Villeneuve is set to join the BBC’s Radio 5 Live commentary team for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The 1997 Formula 1 world champion, who has been disappointed in recent weeks after his plans to return to F1 this year with Stefan GP collapsed when the team was not granted a last-minute 2010 entry, will move into the commentary box for the first race of the season