The prospect of a woman competing in F1 for the first time in 44 years has moved a step closer, when the W Series announced that its 2020 champion will receive 15 points towards a 'super licence'.

The Shanghai Sports Federation wants the Chinese Grand Prix to be cancelled as the coronavirus death toll continues to rise. The virus has so far killed 500 people.

Formula One will run a series of virtual races, with some current drivers taking part, to replace a string of grands prix postponed by the coronavirus outbreak.

Silverstone bosses have promised fans a full refund if the British Grand Prix on July 19 is called off. The first seven races of the F1 season have been cancelled over coronavirus pandemic.

EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Ecclestone is locked down at his coffee farm in Brazil. At 490 acres it is literally the size of Monaco, and, with coronavirus lurking, staff living on site go out a couple at a time to shop.

JONATHAN McEVOY: The French Grand Prix is about to become the 10th Formula One race, of 22, to be postponed or cancelled owing to the coronavirus outbreak.

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has warned that a number of Formula One teams could fold if a crisis meeting on Thursday does not endorse money-saving plans.

The decision to cancel the French GP on June 28 seemed unavoidable after French president Emmanuel Macron placed a ban on mass gatherings in the country until at least mid-July.

The Dutch Grand prix may have to wait that little bit longer for its return, but that didn't stop Max Verstappen and Alex Albon taking their Red Bull racers out for a spin and embarking on an epic trip.

His on-screen alter ego would famously warn people not to be make him angry. But it was an explosion of temper followed by treacherous behaviour that made Donald Trump see red before he fired The Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno on tonight's edition of The Celebrity Apprentice.

The contestants on Celebrity Apprentice tonight were seen putting their noses to the grindstone as they were tasked with creating a slogan and an in-store display for Donald Trump's new cologne.

Joan Rivers was back on U.S screens last night in her final ever TV appearance. She was at Donald Trump's side to share her much-missed acerbic wit.

The rocker, 54, is the first to commit to the show that will air in September.

Jamie O'Hara and Bianca Gascoigne could perhaps have become even more intimate with each other than first thought.

The duo were seen enjoying another double date night on Wednesday with their wives Ola Jordan and Heidi Montag in tow, stumbling out of London's Libertine nightclub in the early hours of the morning.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's staff have refused to rule out the possibility that the Terminator star is considering a run for the Senate in 2018 bringing him to the national political stage.

On Monday, Zinchenko helped his side to Euro 2020 qualification with a win over Portugal in Kiev and his week got even better when his girlfriend, Vlada Sedan, agreed to marry him.

The Dutch captain played 90 minutes against Northern Ireland on Saturday as Holland qualified for Euro 2020, but has withdrawn from their final game due to 'personal circumstances.'

JAN MOIR: Weinstein left court this week to begin a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault. Yet the harshness of his sentence shocked many, not least his lawyer Donna Rotunno.

JAN MOIR: The new leak in the royal moat has emanated via the unlikeliest of sources - from no nonsense, plain-speaking Princess Anne herself in an interview with a glossy magazine.

JAN MOIR: As much as the couple hate publicity, Meghan Markle kindly found it in her heart to give an interview to American television, the first to be broadcast in her post-Windsor world.

The 26-year-old revealed his red boxers to the crowd after splitting his trousers during a rigorous dance routine.

Paul Briley was one of the five people hit by bullets during a party hosted by the 26-year-old in San Jose in January. Lawyers siad the Grammy winner failed to implement adequate security

The 26-year-old singer has been fighting with his one-year-old daughter's mother, Nia Guzman, for custody and over other issues relating to the child - the two are due in court in September.

When Rita Ora and Chris Brown took the stage live this week to perform their intimate duet Body On Me, there was no disguising their chemistry. They performed for Jimmy Kimmel.

Chris Brown is scheduled to play in three concerts in Australia this year, but may not be able to play the Vector Arena show he has booked for December 18th in Auckland.

The 18-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star went back to her dark roots as she stepped out with her head covered by a baseball cap - after her hair was reportedly the focus of the attacker's attention

It appears American singer Chris Brown might be unable to perform at his scheduled Australian concert dates after comments made by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

The father-of-one now has 28 days to plead his case, as tickets for his December gigs set to go on sale on Monday.

The R&B star, 26, shared an Instagram photo Sunday of himself sitting on the hood of the red Lamborghini Aventador SV inside his home next to a wall TV and fireplace.

Tickets for Chris Brown's concert One Hell Of A Nite have gone on sale, even though he has been banned from performing in Australia after his conviction for beating up ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Chris Brown got to work with his adorable daughter Royalty during a fun photoshoot this week.

Chris Brown forced to cancel his upcoming One Hell Of A Nite Australia and New Zealand tour after he failed to receive a visa due to his past conviction for domestic violence related offences.

The R&B singer and rapper rang in the holidays at the star-studded Cali Christmas concert at The Forum in Inglewood on Friday. Pharrell Williams and Kendrick Lamar also performed.

There's no denying that he has faced his fair share of trials over the last few years.

The 32-year-old television personality was spotted hanging out with Khloe Kardashian's ex French Montana and Usher among others on Tuesday night for Chris Brown's record listening party.

Chris Brown has been released on bail of $250,000 after being arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a prolonged, 11-hour stand-off with the police at his mansion.

The rapper, 27, has two-year-old daughter Royalty, who was at the house according to the website

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania looked at a number of studies, finding one reason for gifts going wrong is a mismatch between expectations of gift giver and receiver.

He's no doubt one of the most controversial hip hop artists currently working in the music industry. But there's no denying that Chris Brown puts on quite a show in a music video for his latest single Party.

Chris Brown is alleged to have assaulted the in-house photographer during a promotional appearance at a nightclub.

The 27-year-old hammed it up for the camera at Mokai Lounge in Miami Beach, Florida, on Monday.

The 28-year-old Grammy-winner said that he suffered 'extreme' emotional distress when he was not initially permitted to leave the country in July of 2015 after a concert.

Chris Bown's child, Royalty, is to be the face of new unisex fashion range, Royalty Brown Clothing, which she has supposedly 'helped to design with her mother'.

Lance Savali is working with Chris Brown on the hip hop star's Party tour while traveling the world teaching workshops and brushing shoulders with superstars including Jennifer Lopez, Brandy and Rihanna.

A 25-year-old woman has accused Brown, pictured in Paris on Saturday night, of raping her on the evening of January 15 at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in the French capital.

Chris Brown, 29, was released from prison on Tuesday without charge after being held for questioning overnight in Paris following the rape accusations.

Chris Brown, 29, was released from prison on Tuesday without charge after being held for questioning overnight in Paris following the rape accusations.

The 30-year-old singer took to Instagram to reveal the name of the newborn baby boy he welcomed with ex-girlfriend Ammika Harris by sharing a photo of himself.

Far better if this short-term support becomes the first step on the road to fundamental reform of business rates, which are widely loathed and discredited, writes RUTH SUNDERLAND.