Hamilton and McLaren face test of nerve

British driver is determined to prove he is no choker on his return to Japan, the scene of one of his greatest successes

Honda lead objections to engine proposals

Radical plans to cut costs in Formula One have met with condemnation by one of the leading teams

Massa looking to outsmart Hamilton

Ferrari driver is confident he can beat title rival in Fuji as this year’s gripping world championship heads towards its climax

Force India welcome Formula One plan

The newly-formed team back Bernie Ecclestone's plan to draw up new rules to cut costs and balance out the sport

Hamilton's carbon footprint hit by fame

Sceptics might argue that Formula One - if serious - should fight global warming by putting itself out of business

Coulthard to swap Red Bull for role at BBC

The Scot signs up to present Formula One with Martin Brundle, as 12 years of ITV coverage comes to an end

Hamilton: I'm stronger than last year

Briton hopes to extend his lead over rival Felipe Massa by defending his Japanese Grand Prix title on Sunday

Boy racer revs up to overtake Lewis Hamilton

A young go-kart racer has been hailed the next Lewis Hamilton after clinching a sponsorship deal at the age of 4

Time for Hamilton to show his best side

He has many faces but which one will we see as the season ends

Byrne sees rocky road in rear view

The tormented genius reveals how the wheels came off his once promising, if chequered, career in Formula One racing

Credit crunch sinks its teeth into sport

Widespread financial meltdown threatens a funding crisis for teams

Lewis Hamilton sits pretty but needs to be big in Japan

A strong showing at a track he loves next weekend could all but secure the world title for the British driver

Driving with Sebastien Loeb is a scream

The rally legend takes Alyson Rudd for a less than leisurely spin

Hamilton sees benefit in driving for points

McLaren driver admits to curbing attacking instincts in Singapore but knows it will help him in chase for world championship

Williams retain Rosberg and Nakajima for 2009

The Williams-Toyota team will stick with their current driving team of Rosberg and Nakajima for next season

Hamilton: McLaren stronger than ever

World Championship leader says that his team are still improving as the Formula One season heads to its climax

Hamilton keeps a clear head and diary

Briton puts the parties and photo-shoots on hold as he focuses exclusively on his drivers' world championship bid

Hamilton shines under the lights in Singapore

The Englishman extended his World Championship lead after pitlane nightmare for rival Felipe Massa

Massa vows to fight back after pit-lane error

The Ferrari driver refuses to blame team after losing ground to Lewis Hamilton in drivers' championship

Panic at the pumps for Ferrari

Pitlane error allows Briton to finish third as Italian team put on a Keystone Cops pantomime at inaugural night race