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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are all contenders in 2010 but he predicts Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel will be the next world champion.
Full story: bild.de (in German)

Ralf Schumacher tells the German SID agency a return to Formula 1 with Toro Rosso is "speculation".
Full story: planet-f1.com

Mercedes are expected to launch their 2010 challenger in Stuttgart at the end of January, with Michael Schumacher waiting until the second winter test in Jerez to try out the car.
Full story: bild.de (in German)

Michael Schumacher would have raced for Ferrari in 2010 if the rules had changed to allow teams to run three cars, according to Ferrari reserve driver Marc Gene.
Full story: Marc Gene's El Mundo blog (in Spanish)

Jaime Alguersuari expects to be given the nod by Toro Rosso in January to continue driving for them in 2010, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.
Full story: marca.com (in Spanish)

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