McLaren chief operation officer Jonathan Neale says he hopes McLaren has done enough to convince Jenson Button to stick with the team for another season.

The Lotus Formula One team is teetering on the brink of annihilation at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Renault apparently unwilling to commit to purchasing the team.

Red Bull Racing’s drivers were quickest and fourth-quickest in Friday practice, with Daniil Kvyat leading the way ahead of two Mercedes cars and teammate Daniel Ricciardo.

Romain Grosjean is ready for an action-packed Saturday practice after both Friday sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix were washed out.

Red Bull Racing’s Daniil Kvyat has pipped the Mercedes of Nico Rosberg for Friday practice honours at the Japanese Grand Prix.