BBC Sport brings you a regular round-up of the gossip in newspapers and on specialist websites around the world.
Mexican Sergio Perez, who will race for Sauber in 2011, has joined the Ferrari young driver programme, called the Ferrari Driver Academy. Full story: Ferrari Austin F1 promoter Tavo Hellmund says that having Sergio Perez on the F1 grid next year will be a boost during the build-up to the following year's United States Grand Prix. Full story: speedtv.com A group of South African businessmen working in conjunction with Abu Dhabi investors are trying to resurrect plans for the country to regain a Formula 1 race. Full story: Autosport.com Jarno Trulli expects to remain at Lotus alongside Heikki Kovalainen next season after saying he is fired up by the progress the outfit has made in its preparations for 2011. Full story: Autosport.com Former Renault boss Flavio Briatore says he is puzzled by Red Bull's decision not to back Mark Webber in this year's championship. Full story: Autosport.com (original version not available online) Porsche is evaluating a return to Formula 1 with its own team in 2013. (Autosport magazine) Scuderia Toro Rosso could have the speed to fight for a top 10 position in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, according to driver Sebastien Buemi. Full story: Autosport.com The current F1 drivers are confident safety will be the paramount consideration when the FIA makes its final inspection of the new circuit in Korea, where they are scheduled to race later this month. Full story: pitpass.com This story will be updated throughout the day
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