Sebastian Vettel sat out a relatively meaningless first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix in a bid to conserve engines.

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position of the season as McLaren locked out the front row for tomorrow’s European Grand Prix in Valencia.

Brawn GP fired a warning shot in the 2009 title race with a strong display in today’s second practice for the European Grand Prix in Valencia, which was topped by home favourite Fernando Alonso.

Rubens Barrichello set the pace in the opening practice session for this weekend’s European Grand Prix in Valencia.

Michael Schumacher expressed his disappointment at not being able to race for Ferrari in this month’s European Grand Prix in Valencia, but thanked the team for giving him their backing.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER admitted he was “disappointed to the core” after a neck injury thwarted his bid to return to Formula One.

Ferrari have reacted quickly to the news Michael Schumacher will not race at the European Grand Prix by naming test driver Luca Badoer as his replacement.