Indefinite ban for Briatore as Renault get off lightly

Briatore thrown out of motor sport, Symonds gets a five year ban and Renault escape with a suspended sentence

Flavio Briatore responds to piqued Piquet’s allegations

The Formula One playboy could be expelled from the sport if his former driver's claims are proved to be true

Fisichella dreams of a podium finish at Monza

Veteran driver is hoping to make an instant impact for Ferrari in front of his and their home fans at the Italian Grand Prix

Fisichella joins Ferrari for Formula One climax

Italian veteran achieves his ambition after being released by Force India to replace Felipe Massa, after Lucas Badoer flops

Felipe Massa will not return to F1 until 2010

Brazilian driver’s dreams of a comeback at his home Grand Prix are dashed as his team continue the hunt for a replacement

Lewis Hamilton takes pole position in Valencia

The world champion is back on form and starts from the front of the grid, but under-pressure Jenson Button only manages fifth

Formula One teams sign new deal

Threats of a breakaway ended as manufacturers commit to the sport until 2012

Michael Schumacher is back

The German champion will stand in for Massa - and give Lewis Hamilton the chance to take on one of the all-time greats

Hamilton back on form with Hungary triumph

British driver wins his first race for nine months, but spares a thought for hospitalised Felipe Massa