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Renault is set to sell a 25% stake in their F1 team to Malaysian carmaker Proton. A contract formalising the sale will be signed on Wednesday. Proton's Group Lotus brand will become Renault's title sponsor.
Full story: Le Figaro via speedtv.com

Fiat has bought back a 5% stake in Ferrari that was sold five years ago to Abu Dhabi investment company Mubadala. It is believed the move ties in with recent rumours that the Italian carmaker is considering later selling a significant part of its majority stake in the famous Maranello-based F1 team team. The buy-back takes Fiat's shareholding up to 90%.
Full story: motorsport.com

Formula 1 is set for a surge in popularity following one of the most exciting and closely-fought seasons in recent history. With four drivers still in contention for the championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the sport can expect one of its biggest ever television audiences as fans tune in to discover who wins the 2010 title. "I hope and believe that it has been good for the sport," said McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh. "It is a fantastic sport, it is the pinnacle of motor racing - with the best cars in the world, and the best drivers in the world, competing."
Full story: autosport.com

Hispania will announce on Monday a technical and support tie-up for the 2011 season with Cologne-based Toyota Motorsport.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)

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