F1 will race in Valencia from next season after a seven-year deal was agreed with Bernie Ecclestone. The street circuit race will inherit the title of European Grand Prix as the Circuit de Catalunya is contracted to host the Spanish Grand Prix until 2011.

Renault driver Giancarlo Fisichella has bemoaned the team’s dismal start to 2007 and believes the team should concentrate on the 2008car. Not that you’ll be there to drive it, Giancarlo…

Meanwhile, Spyker test driver shenanigans continue - Adrian Valles will not perform third driver duties this weekend as expected because his superlicence application was submitted too late.