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

Williams technical director Sam Michael admits the team need to significantly improve their speed at the start of races. Full story: PlanetF1.com

New team Hispania are considering appointing an "experienced driver" for Friday's free practice sessions. Full story: Autobild.com (in German)

Meanwhile, Hispania business affairs director Manfredi Ravetto has described Italian chassis manufacturer Dallara's delivery of their F110 car as a "mess".Full story: Formule1.com (in Dutch)

Two team trailers belonging to USF1 team have been seized under a High Court order and put on sale on an internet auction website. The trailers, brought from Brawn GP, still have the branding of last year's Constructors' champions on them. Full story: Pitpass.com

Michelin wants competition from other tyre manufacturers if the French company is to return to Formula 1.Full story: ESPNF1.com

Nico Rosberg's girlfriend Vivian Sibold is designing the interior of the new Lotus motor home. Full story: Motorsport.com

Renault's technical director James Allison believes the latest updates to the R30 car will give his team the edge over rivals Mercedes GP in the forthcoming races. Full story: Autosport.com

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