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Jenson Button is hoping his second 'home' grand prix will provide him with a lift in his fight to hold on to his world title. The McLaren driver has been spending a lot of time in the Far East since rekindling his romance with Japanese/Argentine model Jessica Michibata. Button has also promised a special helmet design for the next race in Suzuka.
Full story: Press Association

More Formula 1 team principals are now expressing concern at the readiness of the Korean Grand Prix which is scheduled for 24 October. Following remarks from F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone after Sunday's race in Singapore suggesting there were some doubts that the new track would be ready in time, team bosses have also confessed the situation is a worry.
Full story: autosport.com

Meanwhile track architect Hermann Tilke has backed Korea to finish its F1 circuit in time, but at the same time distanced himself from the Yeongam venue. (Bild newspaper, Germany)

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has responded to reports that he is considering recruiting a marketing director by insisting he does not need to as Paddock Club corporate hospitality boss Patrick McNally 'does the marketing for the whole company'.
Full story: pitpass.com

Renault team principal Eric Boullier wants to meet Kimi Raikkonen to find out how keen the 2007 champion is about returning to Formula 1.
Full story: autosport.com

Vitantonio Liuzzi has responded to rumours he may be replaced at Force India next season by the team's reserve driver Paul di Resta by insisting that he has a contract for next year.
Full story: espnf1.com

There was an unusual discovery in the Toro Rosso garage at the Singapore Grand Prix - a dead bat! The team decided to keep it for the weekend but admitted it did not bring their drivers much luck.
Full story: gpupdate.net

Could the Sauber team be getting a taste of Mexico in the near future? There are rumours Mexican business magnate - and one of the world's richest men - Carlos Slim wants to buy into the F1 privateers.
Full story: grandprix.com

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