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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes the rule banning team orders should be scrapped, saying: "As far as I'm concerned a team is a team and they should run it whichever way they want to run it.'"
Full story: Metro

Damon Hill, 1996 world champion and now president of the British Racing Drivers' Club, says he has always been in favour of team orders but adds "there's a time and a place".
Full story: Daily Express

McLaren driver Jenson Button has spoken out against team orders. "If I was told my team-mate is faster I would keep driving and hope he doesn't overtake me," he commented.
Full story: The Sun

BBC pundit and former driver David Coulthard believes the most damaging aspect of Sunday's race in Germany is what it could do to Felipe Massa's reputation. He stated: "People will now see him as a 'yes man' who bends to the will of the company. And maybe they are right. Team player or stooge? The line is thin."
Full story: Daily Telegraph

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says he won't be lodging a complaint against Red Bull or Ferrari after claims the two teams were running flexible front wings and endplates to increase downforce. Whitmarsh added he would like to find out exactly what the teams are doing because if it is legal he would consider adding the technology to the McLarens.
Full story: Autosport

Sebastian Vettel is pleased the Ferrari team orders controversy has taken the heat off Red Bull. He stated: "It will be a quiet week for us until Hungary which is good. We can ensure we keep up the pressure and the focus to bounce back."
Full story: Autosport

Williams will run some new aerodynamic parts during Friday practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Full story: attwilliams.com

Race promoters have scheduled a news conference to reveal the site for the new track in Austin that will mean the US Grand Prix returning to the calendar in 2012. (Associated Press)

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