Tuesday's F1 gossip column

BBC Sport brings you a regular round-up of the gossip in newspapers and on specialist websites around the world.

McLaren confirm Jenson Button to drive first two days of Jerez test.
Full story: espnf1.com

Michael Schumacher says he is fully convinced Mercedes GP's new W01 car will allow his team to fight for the World Championship.
Full story:autosport.com

Jerez test; teams announce their driving line-ups - and Mercedes again follow a different strategy.
Full story: Pitpass.com

Further rain forecast for second Jerez test after limited dry running last week.
Full story:autosport.com

Lotus are back in F1, but need a flying start if they are to prove the doubters wrong.
Full story:Guardian Unlimited

A 17-year-old is hoping to become Britain's first female F1 driver for 30 years after securing a contract to race for the company that launched Lewis Hamilton's career.
Full story: Times Online

US F1's only confirmed driver, Joes Maria Lopez, has flagged fellow rookie Adrian Valles as an ideal team-mate.
Full story: espnf1.com

This story will be updated throughout the day.