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Former world champion turned Monaco Grand Prix race steward Damon Hill says he has received hate mail following his decision to penalise old rival Michael Schumacher for an illegal overtake in Sunday's race.
Full story: Times Online

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull duo Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel were "taking the mickey" with the way they dominated so effortlessly in Monaco on Sunday. "They weren't even pushing. It's not that it was scary but it was just taking the mickey a little bit," he said.
Full story: planetf1.com

But the 2008 world champion says he and team-mate Jenson Button will have closed the gap on Red Bull in time for the British Grand Prix on 11 July. "I'm hoping by Silverstone we will be able to challenge them. Just imagine me and Jenson with a one-two. We're fired up - don't worry about that," he said.
Full story: The Sun

Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen said he had a "fantastic race" in Monaco despite being forced out on lap 59 by mechanical problems, and he feels the team are close to challenging the likes of BMW Sauber and Toro Rosso.
Full story: crash.net

Williams driver Rubens Barrichello has defended throwing his steering wheel into the path of other drivers following his shunt in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix and denied endangering other drivers. "I threw the steering wheel because I wanted to get out of the car as soon as possible. After the shunt I was facing the wrong side of the track and the car was on fire," he said.
Full story: speedtv.com

Force India driver Vitantonio Liuzzi says he is not worried by rumours he could be replaced by reserve driver Paul di Resta for the remainder of the season. The Scot impressed in his try-outs, while Liuzzi has struggled. "I have a contract for two years with Force India and they believe in me and I believe in them, so our relationship is very good," said the Italian.
Full story: espnf1.com

Renault team boss Eric Boullier says he is confident Robert Kubica will be with the team next year despite reported interest from Ferrari. "I think the new packages we plan to bring and the ambitions we have for the future, everything looks very positive. We have kept him very informed, and I am pretty sure it is enough to make him happy to stay," he said.
Full story: autosport.com

Red Bull boss Christian Horner admits no talks have yet taken place with current championship leader Mark Webber about extending his contract, which expires at the end of the season. "We have not spoken, and have no real interest in speaking, with any of our drivers," he said.
Full story: The Sun

Ferrari chief Stefano Domenicali has suggested spare cars, which were dropped as a cost-cutting measure in 2007, should be re-introduced so spectators are not deprived the chance to see star drivers if they have accidents, after Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was forced to sit out qualifying in Monaco this weekend.
Full story: as.com (in Spanish)

The Formula One Teams' Association met with Bernie Ecclestone after Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix to discuss possible changes to the format of race weekends and also to the calendar for next season, to cut down unnecessary travel to and from races.
Full story: autosport.com

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