Following issues with their ‘traffic light’ pit-stop system in Singapore, Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that Ferrari will be using the more traditional pit-stop lollipop for the remainder of the 2008 season.

It’s been one of the worst kept secrets in Formula One this season with the paddock finally officially seeing Ferrari’s new nose cone.

After a solid Japanese Grand Prix, Ferrari are feeling aggrieved at Japanese race stewards. Race stewards supposedly sent out communications to all teams prior to the start of this morning’s race ordering all cars to start the race on the extreme-wet tyre option. And so, many were baffled by Ferrari’s seeming inexplicable decision to send both of their drivers out on the wet tyre option.

Given the intensity of the drama off the track over the past fortnight you’d be forgiven for feeling a bit deflated after witnessing the action on it. The Italian and Belgian Grand Prix just about captured the interest of the sport’s regular viewers but would have no doubt done little to satisfy the needs of new followers lured in by the intrigue of Mclarengate.

Ross Brawn, former Ferrari technical director who is currently on sabbatical leave, is still in talks with Ferrari over a possible return to the action. However, team principal Jean Todt has said that no decision over Brawn’s future has yet been made.

Ferrari are having to make a tough decision when it comes to their car resources and development programmes.

The scarlet-clad team are currently fighting with McLaren for both titles and cannot afford to ease off some of the pressure, meaning they must continue to improve and develop their current F2007 car. However, they must also work on next year’s car to ensure that they are fully competitive for the next season’s racing.

In the continuing battle of words, many people have spoken out about the decision of the FIA, who found McLaren guilty of being in possession of Ferrari documents, but chose not to punish the team due to insufficient evidence that McLaren used the information.

The court case surrounding the espionage and sabotage of Ferrari, involving McLaren’s Mike Coughlan, has been adjourned for a day.

Tuesday’s hearing heard the basic facts of the case although came to no conclusions. The action is against Mike Coughlan and his wife Trudy and centres around a 780 page document which Ferrari are claiming was stolen.

Ferrari boss Jean Todt is pleased with his team’s Silverstone results however he has said his team must continue to work hard so they get on top of the reliability problems.

Ferrari have confirmed that Nigel Stepney has been dismissed from his role as head of performance development. Last month, Ferrari announced that they were launching an investigation into Stepney - rumours speculated that it was either due to sabotage or espionage. As yet, Ferrari have yet to confirm what they are investigating.