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South Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho has entered the race to become the new tyre supplier to Formula 1 next season with a letter of intent to motorsport's governing body, the FIA. Michelin, Pirelli and Avon are already in contention although existing supplier Bridgestone may reconsider its decision to quit the sport.
Full story: Auto Motor und Sport (in German)

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has predicted that the the congestion at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix could be a "disaster" with three new teams added to the field since last year.
Full story: reuters.com

Hamilton is to unveil a new helmet design for Monaco. Last year he took to the street circuit with his race number picked out in diamonds on his helmet.
Full story: gpupdate.net

Williams technical director Sam Michael is demanding further improvement from his team, saying that a return of two points from their race weekend in Barcelona was "not good enough".
Full story: autosport.com

Mercedes chief executive Nick Fry believes that Michael Schumacher has rediscovered his "sparkle" after qualifying third and finishing fourth in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Full story: autosport.com

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