F1 world champion Nigel Mansell is aiming to race in this years Le Mans 24-hour classic. Silverstone Tickets 2010

The squad will run a factory-backed Ginetta-Zytek Z09R in the main prototype class of the Le Mans Series – and hope to land an entry for the 24 Hours.

Greg and Leo will share the car with the 1992 world champion joining them at selected races, including the British GP at Silverstone 1,000km in September.

The battle between Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton is one of the most eagerly-anticipated match-ups of the new season.

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone computes Sebastian Vettel – and not Schumacher – will be the next German world champion.

Schumacher could well be joined back in F1 by his brother Ralf Schumacher.

Ralf Schumacher could interest Renault and Toro Rosso, who are on the lookout for a second driver.

The Germans come back has fanned the flames forward of what is sure to be one of the most enthralling seasons in F1 history.

Despite his time away from sport, and the fact he will turn 41 on January 3, Ecclestone has no doubt Schumacher can go on to add to his record seven world titles.

MOTO GP superstar Valentino Rossi has turned down the opportunity to race a Ferrari at next years Le Mans 24-hour classic.

The reigning two-wheel world champion was given the opportunity by former Ferrari F1 driver Jean Alesi.

But it turned out to be an offer The Doctor could refuse.