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The organizers of October's inaugural South Korean Grand Prix have dismissed doubts over the race's feasibility, saying new venues are always criticised, and the circuit at Yeongam is 79% complete.
Full story: Autosport Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen says the performance of his revamped car at the Spanish Grand Prix will be a good indicator of how their entire season will turn out.
Full story: Autosport Ferrari say certain elements of the media are trying to create bad blood between Fernando Alonso and team-mate Felipe Massa after the Spaniard's pitlane pass on the Brazilian during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Full story: formula1.com Lotus are to build a new research and development centre based at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia.
Full story: The Star, Malaysia Lewis Hamilton admits having world champion Jenson Button as a team-mate at McLaren is "as hard as it gets" but he relishes the challenge. (Associated Press) Former Renault driver Romain Grosjean, who lost his drive to Vitaly Petrov this year, says he hopes to be back in Formula 1 next season.
Full story: France Soir (in French) Rubens Barrichello says he does not expect his Williams team to make any dramatic leaps forward after a low-key start to the season, but he is confident further development will make the car more competitive as the season progresses.
Full story: Autosport Luca di Montezemolo has stepped down as chairman of Fiat but will remain president of Ferrari.
Full story: speedtv.com The Spanish Grand Prix is unlikely to be affected by the current travel problems as most F1 freight has already made its way back to Spain, from where it will be taken by road to the various team headquarters ahead of the next race.
Full story: Joe Saward's Grand Prix blog Mercedes team chief Norberg Haug says rules for the next generation of engines should be greener and more suitable for smaller teams.
Full story: Autosport This column will be updated through the day
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