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Bahrain wants F1 back 'in the very near future.'

With the imminent FIA-imposed May 1 deadline for Bahrain to indicate that it is in a position to host its Grand Prix, which was scheduled to open the season on March 13, the circuit has issued a non-commital statement.

Istanbul's Turn 8 will test Pirellis

Istanbul Park's exciting high-speed multi apex Turn 8 will play an important part in tyre wear and hence race strategy in next weekend's fourth round of the FIA Formula 1 world championship.

Team Lotus consortium buys Caterham

Tony Fernandes and the Malaysian consortium behind Team Lotus has confirmed the purchase of the Caterham Cars business at an event at Duxford Aerodrome in England.

Analysis: Will any of F1's front-runners forsake Q3?

The Chinese Grand Prix was a superb race for pure entertainment value. But in amongst it all, the strategists will have noted interesting things.

Concerns over DRS wing at Monaco

The FIA will consult with teams and drivers in Istanbul about whether or not to use DRS (Drag Reduction System) rear wings in Monaco.

Turkey on the way out?

The Turkish GP at Istanbul Park on May 8 could well be the last one. The race was first held in 2005 after the Turks signed a seven-year deal with Bernie Ecclestone.

Analysis: Is Newscorp serious about F1?

Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed stories about a rumoured F1 buy-out by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp in collaboration with the world's richest man, Carlos Slim -- the owner of Telmex - and, possibly, a car manufacturer, which speculation suggests is Ferrari.

News Corp looking into F1 bid

News Corp is said to be investigating a potential takeover bid for Formula One.

Race Report - Hamilton derails the Vettel express

Chinese GP - Race Report

Sunday Photos

Chinese GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Chinese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Chinese GP - Race Results

Race Notes - Hamilton wins Chinese GP

Chinese GP - Race Notes

Whitmarsh: F1 needs to engage more with commercial right holder

Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) leading light Martin Whitmarsh believes that Formula 1 needs to engage more with commercial rights holders CVC Capital Partners and Bernie Ecclestone.

Will Button rue pole attempt?

In Malaysia Jenson Button benefited from having more tyres available in the race, using his advantage to overcome his team mate. In China, however, the boot could be on the other foot after Button had two option tyre runs in Q3 to Hamilton's one.

McLaren: we need another big jump

Despite Lewis Hamilton reckoning that McLaren can give Red Bull "a run for their money" in the Chinese Grand Prix, team principal Martin Whitmarsh admits that the outfit needs another big jump.