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Sunday's F1 gossip column

Mercedes boss Ross Brawn
Brawn believes an extension into December would be "too much"

Mercedes boss Ross Brawn is against plans to extend the 2011 season into December in an attempt to accommodate the possible return of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Full story: Autosport

Ferrari's Felipe Massa has blamed the balance of his car for his disappointing qualifying performance at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday. The Brazilian finished eighth quickest.
Full story: espnF1

Williams technical director Sam Michael insists he is not pushing for a ban on the practice of gases being blown out of the exhaust even when drivers are off the throttle. Instead, he says, the team are seeking clarity.
Full story: Autosport

Ferrari's 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen finished 15th in his debut Nascar Camping World Truck series race on Friday night. Team-mate and former McLaren driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes the Finn did a good job but says he must move to the United States for the best chance of success. (Associated Press)

The FIA may be softening its stance on the introduction of smaller 'greener' engines from 2013, according to Bernie Ecclestone. The sport's commercial rights controller says FIA president Jean Todt has suggested that teams may be allowed to continue using the old V8 engines for one more year alongside the new one.
Full story: Reuters

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see also
Saturday's F1 gossip column
21 May 11 |  Formula 1
Friday's F1 gossip column
20 May 11 |  Formula 1
Thursday's F1 gossip column
19 May 11 |  Formula 1
Tuesday's F1 gossip column
17 May 11 |  Formula 1
Monday's F1 gossip column
16 May 11 |  Formula 1
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