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

Toyota has no intention of returning to Formula One because the sport is out of touch with the carmaker's customer base, according to the head of the company's global racing program.
Full story: autoweek.com

Former Renault executive director of engineering Pat Symonds could be set to join Williams. Symonds is lined up to be a consultant for the design of Williams' FW33 car for 2011.
Full story: autosprint.it (in Italian)

A rupture of the ageing pipes located below the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve could jeopardise the race at the Canadian GP.
Full story: montrealgazette.com

Indian Grand Prix organisers have promised affordable tickets and tight security to deal with anything from terror threats to stray dogs when the Formula One race makes its debut next year.
Full story: timesofindia.com

Spanish team Epsilon Euskadi has a better chance of winning a spot on the Formula One grid now that former FIA president Max Mosley has departed, according to Spanish motor racing chief Carlos Gracia. "When the old FIA granted the licenses to be in Formula One it was done with haste and with not accurately assessing the infrastructure. I think and I hope that now it will be different," he said.
Full story: marca.com (in Spanish)

Hispania racing team principal Colin Kolles says F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone is helping the Spanish outfit with its technical plans for 2011. "Obviously we are still not competitive enough, even for our expectations as a new team, and we are seeking solutions for the future," said Kolles. "We are optimistic and Bernie is helping us to ensure a better 2011."
Full story: as.com (in Spanish)

Four-time world champion Alain Prost will make his debut at the Race of Champions in Dusseldorf on 27-28 November. The line-up also includes seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher and Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel.
Full story: raceofchampions.com

Lotus Racing chief Tony Fernandes believes support is growing to bring an end to blue flags and allow Formula One's slower cars to be given a fair chance on the track during races.
Full story: Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

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