Schumacher and Villeneuve clashed as they fought for the title at the 1997 European Grand Prix in Spain

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Formula 1 team bosses have backed Jean Todt's proposal to penalise drivers should they be found guilty of everyday traffic offences.
Full story: Auto Trader

Michael Schumacher is keen to see old foe Jacques Villeneuve return to Formula 1 racing. Canadian Villeneuve, 39, is hoping to land a seat for next year's championship.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Germany's Schumacher is also concerned that rain over the weekend could make the problems with tyre graining in Friday's practice even worse.
Full story: ESPNF1.com

Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi echoed the comments of many drivers who struggled with a slippery Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve at Friday's first practice for the Canadian Grand Prix. The Japanese driver said: "The lack of grip was a major problem."
Full story: GPUpdate.net

McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button plan to try and watch England's opening World Cup game against the United States after Saturday's qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. Button said: "I'm hoping to watch it. We'll be in debrief after qualifying which is a pain but I'll be following it."
Full story: The Sun

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