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Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda says the Bahrain Grand Prix season-opener should be called off. "This is about democracy in a country," the three-time champion said. "It would be wrong to suddenly burst in with a sporting event. The sport needs to stay out of there."
Full story: Bild (in German)

Michael Schumacher says his current expectation is that Mercedes can aim for a grand prix victory in 2011 but probably not a world championship bid.
Full story: Autosport

The Circuit de Catalunya is displaying a goodwill message to injured Renault driver Robert Kubica on the way into the track at this weekend's test. It reads: "Kubica - we miss you."
Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen on Twitter

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has been asked to lead Rome's bid to host the 2020 Olympics, the head of Italy's Games Committee (CONI) said.
Full story: Reuters

The durability of Pirelli's intermediate tyre impressed drivers during the first hours of Friday's Barcelona test.
Full story: Autosport

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