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Mercedes' Michael Schumacher has admitted that he will not be picking up the eighth championship title of his career this season. "That's unrealistic from my point of view considering the points I have," he said.
Full story: autosport.com

Williams company chairman Adam Parr has confirmed that the team will retain Cosworth as their engine supplier for next season ending speculation they may switch to Renualt for 2011.
Full story: autosport.com

After Ferrari's complaints that Lewis Hamilton and McLaren gained an unfair advantage during a flying lap at the European Grand Prix, the rules surrounding the appearance of the safety car have been tweaked for the British Grand Prix. All cars will have to slow to the same speed as the safety car rather than being allowed go 20% faster.
Full story: espnf1.com

The drivers are likely to press for a change to the high kerbs at Silverstone's Maggotts/Becketts complex at a drivers' briefing on Friday. Mercedes' Nico Rosberg is among those worried that they may pose safety problems.
Full story: autosport.com

An apparent bump in the track going into Abbey is also likely to be discussed in the briefing according to Schumacher.
Full story: GP Update.net

Ferrari have revealed a redesigned logo that will feature on their cars and merchandise from 1 January.
Full story: autosport.com

Rumours of a possible second grand prix in the United States are gathering pace. Chris Pook, promoter and founder of the Grand Prix of Long Beach which was part of the calendar between 1976 and 1983, claims to be involved in plans for a race in New Jersey.
Full story: Joe Saward's Grand Prix Blog

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is contemplating asking Pirelli, the tyre supplier to F1 from next season, to develop a tyre that will not last beyond 100km (62 miles) in the hope it will make racing more exciting.
Full story: PlanetF1.com

Jenson Button's mother was one of 60 guests who had to be evacuated after fire broke out at the Premier Inn in Brackley Hatch on Monday night. The McLaren driver has rented a motorhome for his mother and sister to stay in for the rest of the British Grand Prix race weekend.
Full story: the Guardian

Williams' Rubens Barrichello will be the latest Formula 1 star get behind the wheel of Top Gear's reasonably priced car in an episode to be broadcast on Sunday evening. Nigel Mansell is the fastest of the illustrious list of former and current drivers who have so far tried, and failed, to beat the Stig's best time.
Full story: GP Update.net

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