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Thursday's F1 gossip column

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


Red Bull rivals beware. Just been told to expect a "very different looking" RB6. New parts still arriving. Big update for Valencia too.
BBC commentator Jonathan Legard on Twitter

Former Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart believes seven-time winner Michael Schumacher has risked damaging his legacy by deciding to return to the sport.
The Press Association

Italian manufacturers Pirelli have won the deal to supply tyres for Formula 1 in 2011.
Full story: autosprint.com (in Italian)

Mercedes' reserve driver Nick Heidfeld is prepared to become F1's tyre tester later this year if called upon.
Sport Bild

The group aiming to bring Formula 1 to Austin, Texas have secured the services of F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke and have earmarked a 500-acre site.
Full story: americanstatesman.com

Former Toro Rosso driver Sebastien Bourdais says he is unlikely to return to F1.
Full story: sports.fr (in French)

Current Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari would like to win a world championship with Red Bull.
Full story: sport.es (in Spanish)

Brazilian Lucas di Grassi is looking forward to racing in Virgin's updated car for the first time at the Turkish Grand Prix.
Full story: virginracing.com

Hispania Racing has announced a new board which includes Spain's former minister of economy Miguel Boyer .Full story: hispaniaf1team.com

This column will be updated throughout the day.



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see also
Wednesday's F1 gossip column
26 May 10 |  Formula 1
Tuesday's F1 gossip column
25 May 10 |  Formula 1
Monday's F1 gossip column
24 May 10 |  Formula 1


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