Marcus Gronholm drove Volkswagen's 2017 Polo R WRC mule for three days on asphalt in France last week. The Finn was testing in classic Monte Carlo stages around Roquesteron and Col de Bleine in the German firm's first asphalt development running of its next-generation machine.Volkswagen's technical project leader Francois-Xavier Demaison...

Italy's future on the Formula 1 calendar is in a similar position to that of Germany before it was dropped for this season, says F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.The country is one of only two – Britain being the other – which has hosted a grand prix every year since the...