Lewis Hamilton lit up the new Yas Marina circuit as the sun set on the final qualifying session of the 2009 Formula One season.

Toro Rosso have confirmed Spanish teenager Jaime Alguersuari will drive for the team for the remainder of the 2009 Formula One season.

Canadian government officials have conceded defeat in their efforts to have the country‘s grand prix reinstated to the 2009 Formula One calendar.

BMW Sauber have confirmed they will retain their existing driver line-up of Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld for the 2009 Formula One season.

Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima have been retained by Williams for the 2009 Formula One season.