"I am very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to drive for Panasonic Toyota Racing this year, " McNish added.

BBC: McNish loses Toyota seat

Denny Hamlin successfully returned from a compression fracture in a vertebra by turning 23 laps before getting out of his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for replacement driver Brian Vickers during the first caution.

NPR: David Ragan Steals Last-Lap Victory At Talladega

Furthermore, writs that had been threatened against Ferrari and the other teams in Fota - McLaren, BMW Sauber, Renault, Toyota, Red Bull Racing, Toro Rosso and Brawn GP - are likely to be shelved.

BBC: F1 deal ends threat of breakaway

Kenseth earned his 25th career victory in just his third start in the JGR Toyota after leaving Roush Fenway Racing in the offseason.

NPR: Matt Kenseth Holds Off Kahne To Win In Vegas

Mosley upped the ante when he began legal proceedings against Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso on Friday.

CNN: Mosley says deal close in F1 breakaway row

Seven members of the Formula One Teams Association, McLaren, Renault, Toyota, BMW Sauber, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso gave Schumacher and Ferrari the green light.

CNN: Motorsport: Williams block Schu testing bid

Penske Racing said the 35-year-old Brazilian will be back in his Toyota-powered Dallara when practice starts on Sunday, three weeks before the race.

BBC: De Ferran set for Indy return