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.

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.

RBR denies flexi clampdown hurt form By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, September 1st 2010, 08:45 GMT Red Bull Racing has hit back at claims from its rivals that the FIA’s flexi-wing clampdown is the real reason why it was not so fast in Belgium last weekend. Formula 1’s governing body introduced tougher flexible bodywork tests in Spa, and has revised the floor regulations for the next race in Monza, in a bid to ensure that teams are not gaining a performance advantage through flexing front wings

Michelin bids for WRC return By David Evans Wednesday, September 1st 2010, 08:53 GMT Michelin’s competitions director Nick Shorrock has revealed to AUTOSPORT that the French firm is bidding to return to the World Rally Championship for the first time since 2005. Michelin departed the WRC at the end of that year, rebranding its headline rally involvement as BF Goodrich for the following two seasons, before Pirelli was awarded a sole-supplier contract from 2008 until the end of this season

Q & A: Michelin on WRC plans By David Evans Wednesday, September 1st 2010, 09:03 GMT Michelin has revealed to AUTOSPORT that it is looking to return to the World Rally Championship next year after a six-season absence, with the FIA’s decision to allow open tyre competition in the series again giving the French firm a new opportunity. The French firm’s competition director Nick Shorrock explained Michelin’s plans to AUTOSPORT. Q.

Rahal rejoins Sarah Fisher’s team By Matt Beer Wednesday, September 1st 2010, 09:36 GMT Graham Rahal is to rejoin Sarah Fisher Racing for a one-off race at this weekend’s Kentucky Speedway IndyCar Series round. The two parties worked together earlier this year, when the then drive-less Rahal joined SFR for the St Petersburg, Barber Motorsports Park, and Long Beach races - giving the team its best-ever result when he took ninth on his first outing. After a one-off appearance with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing at Iowa, Rahal subsequently returned to former team Newman/Haas for most of the rest of the 2010 season.

US GP reveals Austin track layout By Matt Beer Wednesday, September 1st 2010, 13:17 GMT The team behind the new United States Grand Prix venue in Austin, Texas have revealed the track layout for the circuit that will host the race.

Red Bull in damage limitation mode By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 10:11 GMT Red Bull Racing has admitted it will head to the next race in Italy in ‘damage limitation’ mode, before expecting a return to form for the final flyaway races of the year. After seeing main rivals McLaren get back onto the top step of the podium with Lewis Hamilton’s victory in Belgium last weekend, Red Bull Racing does not expect to swift recovery of fortunes for the high-speed Monza venue.

Mercedes to modify blown diffuser again By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 11:01 GMT Mercedes GP has admitted it will need to make further modifications to its blown diffuser in time for the Italian Grand Prix, after encountering further problems with it overheating in Belgium last weekend.

VW to make ‘early’ decision on entry By David Evans Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 11:44 GMT Volkswagen motorsport director Kris Nissen says any decision by the German manufacturer to contest the World Rally Championship, will be made soon to avoid allowing other manufacturers to steal the march under the new rules.