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Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn says the they face "a long road ahead to achieve the level of competitiveness that we are aiming for", but he is confident they will get there, with the first step being a return to their long-wheelbase car, the addition of a McLaren-style F-duct and other aerodynamic improvements to be introduced for the next race in Turkey. (Mercedes)

Lewis Hamilton is afraid of spiders and snakes, hates onions, and cooks a mean chicken fajita and chicken rice.
Full story: formula1.com

Adrian Newey's design genius could be the key factor that prevents Red Bull Racing's rivals close the gap on the team this season, claims his former boss Frank Williams.
Full story: Autosport.com

Williams technical director Sam Michael has called for F1 teams to be granted a post-grand prix test session in order to get an understanding of next year's tyres. Pirelli and Michelin are in the running to be the sole suppliers in 2011.
Full story: autosport.com

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes the resurfaced Istanbul Park track, which hosts next week's Turkish Grand Prix, will benefit the Woking-based outfit. "On paper, the track configuration should suit the MP4-25 package, which seems to excel around faster circuits," Whitmarsh said.
Full story: mclaren.com

Sauber driver Pedro de la Rosa "desperately wants" to finish the Turkish Grand Prix after a string of retirements.
Full story: Sauber

Force India owner Vijay Mallya has suggested that Hispania's Karun Chandhok will never become one of the best drivers in Formula 1. "At the moment there is not one Indian pilot who has the potential to battle the best on the track," said Mallya.
Full story: formula1.com

Hispania team principal Colin Kolles may not have had much to smile about in terms of pure results so far this season, but he insists he is relishing the challenge of trying to move the team forwards.
Full story: Autosport.com

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