Caterham’s hopes of being on the grid for next weekend’s grand prix in the United States have been dealt a further blow today.

David Richards’ Prodrive outfit will join the Formula One grid from 2008, world governing body the FIA have confirmed.

FORMER world champion Jacques Villeneuve will continue racing for the Sauber team, taken over by BMW in June, next season.

Struggling Formula One outfit Arrows look set to miss a third successive race in Italy this weekend as owner Tom Walkinshaw battles to save his team.

Arrows boss Tom Walkinshaw sent his cars off to France tonight with the future of his team still hanging in the balance.