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Are you sitting comfortably? Kobayashi tries out the 2011 Sauber for size

Michael Schumacher has been reflecting on the one-year anniversary of his comeback with Mercedes. The seven-time world champion says: "I have not regretted my decision to come back at all. I can live with criticism very well. I can't wait to get the new season started."
Full story: Michael Schumacher.de

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo reckons Red Bull's new world champion Sebastian Vettel will drive "a red [Formula 1] car sooner or later."
Full story: Cologne Express (in German)

Hispania team owner Jose Ramon Carabante insists the rock-bottom team will be on the grid next season, despite the collapse of a deal with Toyota to build next year's cars. Carabante added the team are talking to "five or six" drivers about their 2011 line-up.
Full story: La Marca (video in Spanish)

Kamui Kobayashi and F1 new-boy Sergio Perez popped into Sauber HQ for their seat fittings this week. It was their last bit of work before the Christmas holidays. Kobayashi is now heading east to Japan while Perez will spend Christmas with his family at home in Mexico before moving closer to the Sauber factory in Switzerland in the new year.
Full story: Sauber Motorsport

F1 newcomer Jerome D'Ambrosio has told Belgium TV station RTL that there was "a commercial aspect" to him securing a drive with Virgin Racing in 2011. Reports say the seat was up for grabs for 5m euros.
Full story: espnf1.com

Ukraine has become the latest country to consider hosting a grand prix in the future. The head of the Kiev regional state department says plans are under way to begin building an international circuit in the region next year. Russia is due to stage its first grand prix in 2014.
Full story: The Kyvi Post

Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen proves he is a man who does not believe in resting over Christmas. The Finn writes on his Twitter site: "We just finished badminton, clear 4-0 sets for me today, recovery spin bike and core tonight, too cold outside for skiing."
Full story: Team Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen on Twitter

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