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Rubens Barrichello says he "feels good" about the direction Williams are taking with their 2011 car. The 38-year-old Brazilian, who has been re-signed for a second year, added: "The approach for next year's car seems to be quite aggressive. I'm up for it, I like it."
Full story: autosport.com

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz says Sebastian Vettel will not get automatic number one status in the team next season despite winning the world title. Mateschitz expects both Vettel and team-mate Mark Webber to push each other hard when the title fight is rejoined in 2011.
Full story: Welt am Sonntag

Adrian Sutil will renew his contract with Force India and keep his seat for 2011 in the next two to three weeks, according to his manager Manfred Zimmermann.
Full story: auto-motor-und-sport.de (in German)

Red Bull reserve Daniel Ricciardo's impressive performance in the end of season young driver tests could pile the pressure on Toro Rosso drivers Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari. The pair are set to keep their seats for 2011 but team boss Franz Tost hinted: "Well you never know what will happen in Formula 1. Regarding drivers and continuity, we will see."
Full story: espnf1.com

The organisers of the new Formula 1 circuit being built near New Delhi are also in talks to stage a MotoGP race in 2012. The Indian Grand Prix is set to make its bow on the calendar in October 2011.
Full story: Times of India

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