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Massa finished fourth at Spa and is sixth in the overall standings

Sebastian Vettel is convinced he can still be Formula One world champion despite giving an interview admitting he is "not proud" various errors he has made this season.
Full story: Autobild (in German)In English: Press Association

Ferrari's drivers must be present in person or via video link at the forthcoming World Motor Sport Council hearing, which will hear evidence about how the pair allegedly followed team orders to swap places at July's German Grand Prix.
Full story: As (in Spanish)In English: Speed

The FIA has launched an investigation into why Felipe Massa was able to start the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of his grid slot without the error being picked up at the time. Amateur video footage that appeared days after the race showed Massa came to a stop on the grid in front of where he should have been.
Full story: Autosport

Petronas has extended its title sponsorship of the Malaysian Grand Prix for a further five years. Malaysia made its Formula 1 debut back in 1999 and each grand prix since has been sponsored by state oil company Petronas.
Full story: PlanetF1

Michael Schumacher says he is expecting his Mercedes team to endure a challenging weekend at the Italian Grand Prix, despite encouraging signs in Belgium last weekend.
Full story: Autosport

McLaren's Jenson Button insists he did not brake early at Spa, causing the collision with Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, as the recriminations into the crash between the two drivers last Sunday continue.
Full story: Jenson Button website

Team principal Colin Kolles has confirmed that Japanese driver Sakon Yamamoto is to remain at Hispania Racing for the foreseeable future. Yamamoto was originally drafted in as a one-off at the British Grand Prix as replacement for Bruno Senna, but since then he has filled in for Karun Chandhok in the other seat.
Full story: Autosport

Swimming, cycling and running will be the name of the game for Brazilians Bruno Senna and Lucas di Grassi as they take part in the Monaco triathlon on Sunday.
Full story: GPUpdate

Mark Webber will be attending an event to help raise funds for the rehabilitation of Superleague Formula racer Chris van der Drift, who was injured in a serious crash last month.
Full story: Chris van der Drift's website

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