Formula One has been steroid testing its drivers according to the anti-doping standards set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency since 2005. Who would have thought the use of anabolic steroids was a concern in auto racing? (”F1 : Anti doping Formula 1 drug testing at Jerez last week,” December 16).

On the Thursday at the Spanish circuit, Ferrari’s two race drivers, as well as Heikki Kovalainen and Sebastien Buemi had to report to the FiA transporter to supply urine samples, the Swiss newspaper Blick reported.

Buemi, who this year was Red Bull’s test and reserve driver, revealed that he was also tested at the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix.

“Some weeks later two physicians arrived at my parents’ house in Augle (Switzerland) at six in the morning and asked me for another sample.

Chess players are subjected to steroid testing because they hope to become an Olympic sport. Does Formula One want to become an Olympic sport too?