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Mark Webber is not expecting Valencia's quayside circuit to suit Red Bull as the team aim to return to the front at next week's European Grand Prix.
Full story: espnf1.com

F1 technical chiefs decided at the Canadian Grand Prix that a voluntary agreement not to run the Kers energy boost system this year would be dropped at the end of this season. Ferrari, Williams and Renault have already confirmed that they will run KERS next year, with other outfits now evaluating it.
Full story: autosport.com

Lewis Hamilton says he has received several unusual approaches from people asking to be his manager, but is unlikely to have anyone in place until after the end of the season. (Press Association)

I got back home from Canada in plenty of time to watch Brazil's first game in the World Cup against North Korea. To be honest, I expected something better, as their style of play was not that exciting. If I expected something better from the football, you could use the same words to describe how I felt about the Canadian Grand Prix. On the positive side, the car was much more competitive in Canada than in Turkey, which is a good basis on which to go to Valencia for the next race.
Full story: Felipe Massa's blog

There is still no official announcement about the Formula 1 tyre supplier next year. The biggest teams, a group which is believed to include Ferrari, McLaren and Renault, are in favour of a Michelin deal, a path that the FIA is also keen on taking, despite the fact that the deals would cost teams more money. Those seeking a less expensive deal seem to be supporting Pirelli.
Full story: Joe Saward's Grand Prix blog

Nico Rosberg says Mercedes' performance at the Canadian Grand Prix - where he finished sixth ahead of team-mate Michael Schumacher in 11th - should not be taken seriously. Rosberg reckons problems getting the tyres to work properly undermined the car's performance but believes the team will be back to form in Valencia.
Full story: Speedtv.com

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has renewed his attack on Formula 1's backmarkers, saying cars which are not up to standard should not be allowed to race in grands prix. His comments came after Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was slowed down by both Hispanias in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Full story: autosport.com

Sebastien Buemi says he's still smiling about his eighth-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix and has turned his attention to helping Toro Rosso overhaul Force India in the coming races.
Full story: tororosso.com

The assets of failed Formula 1 entrant US F1 raised $1.4m (£945,000) in an auction. Among the lots were a computer, a vacuum cleaner, a wheel rim and a mock-up of an F1 car chassis.
Full story: espn.com

Back in Europe now to start my serious London Triathlon training with Mikey. Gonna be a very tough week but got to be in tip top form.
Full story: Jenson Button on Twitter

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