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Michael Schumacher has defended his decision to return to Formula 1. "I feel I have the right to do what I enjoy," he told CNN. "Whether I put in dispute my reputation... I just feel good about my decision and I have so much support from people."
Full story: CNN Red Bull Racing will continue to allow Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber to race each other wheel-to-wheel next season, despite the FIA giving the green light to the return of team orders in 2011.
Full story: Autosport.com The FIA will continue with the use of former drivers on the stewards' panel at Formula 1 races next year - as well as adopting the policy for other championships in 2011.
Full story: Autosport.com Pedro de la Rosa, who drove for Sauber in 2010, has played down his chances of racing for Hispania in 2011.
Full story: AS.com Brazilian Nicolas Costa will become the latest driver to join the Ferrari Acadmey in 2011. The 19-year-old this year won the inaugural Formula Future Fiat championship, the new Brazilian series which is backed by Ferrari driver Felipe Massa.
Full story: Ferrari Group Lotus owner Proton insists it "had" to link up with a front-running team like Renault if it was to enhance its image.
Full story: Autosport.com Team Lotus will use drivers racing for their AirAsia GP2 team for Formula 1 test and reserve roles next year, a spokesman said on Monday.
Full story: Reuters Williams driver Pastor Maldonado has been in Caracas visiting the victims of flooding in his home country Venezuela. Full story: Williams F1 Belgian former Formula 1 driver Jacques Swaters has died at the age of 84.
Full story: Autosport.com Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner believes there has never been a healthier period in the sport. Although Red Bull won the constructors' and drivers' titles, he says it is a "halcyon period for F1" and he expects it to continue through 2011.
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