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Fernando Alonso thinks the ban on refuelling will make races more predictable in 2010, as it will be difficult for a driver to win a race if he qualifies outside the top three. (From the Ferrari launch)

Alonso also criticised the new points system, saying F1 will "lose a bit of history" following the decision to more than double the number of points for a win. "I'm a traditionalist. The statistics will get lost over time because the drivers will earn more points. But the sport has to renew itself and they decided like that because they think that this is the best possible way." (From the Ferrari launch)

Nico Hulkenberg's manager Willi Weber is looking to place the German at Ferrari after he gets some experience at Williams.
Full story: espn.com

Giancarlo Fisichella says he is likely to remain as Ferrari's reserve driver this season despite grid spots still up for the grabs for the Formula 1 campaign.
Full story: Reuters

Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony is planning to run a fleet of 2009-spec Formula 1 cars in an effort to help young drivers gain mileage in current grand prix cars without being constrained by the testing restrictions.
Full story: autosport.com

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