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It was down to business on the third and last day of Barcelona testing but, even with most of the newbies on the plane home, the cars from the Red Bull stable were able to retain their dominance.

Red Bull is certainly giving its drivers wings at Barcelona this week - a Toro Rosso one-two on Monday has been followed by a complete shut-out of the top four timesheet slots on the second day of testing.

Is it that time already? The first winter testing session has kicked off in Barcelona with everyone from world rally champions to former GP2 frontrunners turning up to play on a cold but bright and sunny day.

F1 fans worrying that they might have to face the new season without the wit, insight and occasional dogged determination of Martin Brundle, fear not! He’ll be on the BBC - but hopefully without the damn grid walk…

To long-time F1 fan Sean Mills, making figures to add extra detail to his model cars was the start of something special - making collectable figurines, with Lewis Hamilton his latest project. Brits on Pole caught up with him by email.

The Evening Standard has reported that the Donington Park planning application will now not be settled before January 27.

And so our year in McLaren’s Grand Prix League competition comes to an end. We had fun, did moderately well - and learned a few handy lessons for next year. Here they are.

A major shake-up at Force India has seen the departure of its engine supplier, team principal and technical director - could the drivers be next? And, if so, will it be Paul di Resta who gets his F1 break?

Jenson Button has won a ringing endorsement from his Honda team’s management, which reckons he could take on Lewis Hamilton with the right equipment. But they are not yet certain enough to give him a 2009 contract, it would appear…

One of our readers was desperate to record the Brazilian Grand Prix - but fell victim to acute DVD malfunction. Can anyone out there help?