
A bid to bring grand prix to the streets of Rome appears a step closer after course planner Maurizio Flammini claimed a deal has been agreed with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo believes seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will come out of retirement and join the new Mercedes team.
Kamui Kobayashi is handed one of the two drives with the newly-formed Sauber team for the 2010 Formula One season.