Kickstarting a technology alliance, computer maker Lenovo has joined hands with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes to forge a partnership ahead of the 2009 Formula 1 season.

The first ever night race of Formula One will begin at Singapore in a few hours time. Felipe Massa is on pole, Lewis Hamilton who is one point ahead of him in the championship stakes is right behind him, and behind him is Kimi Raikkonen, whose chances of winning the championship this year are all but gone.

McLaren is likely to go into the 2009 F1 championships by rolling out two distinct car designs.