BBC Sport brings you a regular round-up of the gossip in newspapers and on specialist websites around the world. Work will begin on the new Formula 1 circuit in Austin, Texas in December. The exact location of the track, which is due to hold a grand prix in 2012, is not yet known.
Full story: kxan.com Lewis Hamilton reveals he got a lift home after the last race at Silverstone from his McLaren team-mate Jenson Button.
Full story: reuters.com  Vettel took his Red Bull home to Heppenheim this week |
Sebastian Vettel says there is "a certain distance" between himself and fellow Red Bull driver Mark Webber mainly because Formula 1 drivers ultimately always want to beat their team-mate.
Full story: spiegel.com (in German) Ferrari say they are expecting a competitive weekend when F1 returns to Hockenheim this week. The team are bringing further updates, including a modified diffuser, to Germany.
Full story: Ferrari.com Karun Chandhok tells Talksport radio that he respects Hispania's decision to rotate their drivers after he was dropped for this weekend's German Grand Prix.
Full story: planetf1.com The Saubers of Kamui Kobayashi and Pedro de la Rosa will both run with updated diffusers in Germany and will carry a message to mark the 40th anniversary of Sauber motorsport.
Full story: sauber-motorsport.com Kimi Raikkonen has yet to sign a deal to continue driving for Citroen in next year's World Rally Championship but the 2007 F1 champion is expected to shortly confirm he will remain in rallying for at least one more season. (Press Association)
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