It’s hard to believe that so soon into the 2010 season, the Formula One teams are already looking ahead to next year and beyond, but in a sport so fast-moving it never pays to be caught off guard. So during Wednesday’s Vodafone McLaren Mercedes ‘Phone-In’ session Tim Goss, the chief engineer of McLaren’s current challenger, the MP4-25, had a lot more to discuss than simply this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, principally the possible introduction of KERS-assisted turbo engines in 2013, when the FIA’s stringent engine rules can be modified significantly for the first time since 2006.

Bridgestone have confirmed that Silverstone’s new track layout will provide an even sterner test of their tyres this year, as they revealed the dry compound specifications for a further three rounds of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship…

After gleaning 46 points from the opening four rounds of 2010, Renault have enjoyed a strong start to the season and are looking ahead optimistically to the forthcoming Spanish Grand Prix. Chief race engineer Alan Permane reflects on last month’s race in Shanghai and discusses the French team’s chances at this weekend’s Barcelona round…

On Saturday, Italy’s Vairano circuit saw Ferrari debut their version of McLaren’s ‘F-duct’ system, whereby the driver can stall the rear wing in order to cut drag and boost top speed. Ferrari trialled a ‘passive’ blown rear wing at the recent Chinese Grand Prix, but Giancarlo Fisichella’s outing saw it coupled with a management system for the first time…

Delays in getting back to Europe from China mean Virgin will only run one updated chassis – with its enlarged fuel tank – at this coming weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The team’s more experienced driver, Timo Glock, will use the new car. Virgin admitted earlier this season that miscalculations during the VR-01′s design process meant that its tank was too small to finish some races without the drivers having to conserve fuel…

Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced plans to offer to supply tyres to all Formula One teams next year. Current suppliers Bridgestone are pulling out at the end of this season and a number of alternative makers are under consideration…

Formula One teams are set to give their backing to the use of either Michelin or Cooper Avon tyres for 2011, following Bridgestone’s withdrawal at the end of this season.

Williams have acquired a majority shareholding in Williams Hybrid Power (WHP).

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The Renault Formula One team are to open up their doors this summer and allow a lucky few to experience an F1 car from the driver’s seat.