F1 commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone repeats his warning to Silverstone and circuit owners the BRDC that there will be no compromise in his British Grand Prix demands.
Recently-crowned 2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button is in pole position to similarly lift the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year accolade, according to bookmakers.
Ford's Jamie Whincup has all but clinched the V8 Supercar championship after his nearest rival for the title Will Davison crashed out at Barbagallo Raceway on Sunday.
Michael Schumacher is unlikely to return to Formula One despite contact with new team Mercedes Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion's spokesman said.
The future of the Perth V8 Supercar event remains up in the air, with talks between the sport's bosses and the state government yet to ensure a deal for 2010 and beyond.
Ford's Jamie Whincup fired his biggest V8 Supercar championship shot at Barbagallo Raceway on Saturday, and it may have mortally wounded the hopes of Will Davison.
Australian motor racing star Marcos Ambrose is poised to end the NASCAR season on a high, qualifying third for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.