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

Argentine driver Jose Maria Lopez says he is poised to sign with the new USF1 team for its inaugural 2010 season. Former Renault F1 test driver Lopez said: "We verbally agreed a deal that will be completed next week."
Full story: Pechitolopez.com

Damon Hill reveals his fears that the British Grand Prix could lose its place on next year's calendar.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says that "it would be magic" if Mercedes were to snap up driver Michael Schumacher. (News of the World)

Speculation that Mercedes is to link up with Michael Schumacher is denied by both camps. A Schumacher spokeswoman says: "Michael is enjoying his life very much...a return would therefore be very unlikely." (Sunday Express)

Jenson Button could benefit from the ban on refuelling in F1 next season because it suits his driving style.
Full story: Sunday Times

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