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Formula 1 gossip and rumours from international media

Christian Horner
Red Bull lead the constructors race

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone hopes the FIA will put the Bahrain Grand Prix back on the calendar at its crunch meeting next week, despite fears by teams that the extended 2011 schedule may lead to burn out. The date is set for 30 October, if the FIA confirms it. Full story: Autosport

Lewis Hamilton believes he is the only driver capable of challenging Sebastian Vettel as he targets a 50-point haul over the next two races. Full story: Press Association

Hispania boss Colin Kolles has ruled out a protest at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix over the use of off-throttle blown diffusers, with the FIA having promised him that it was looking into the matter.Full story: Autosport

Formula 1 drivers have backed FIA technical delegate Charlie Whiting's decision to ban the use of the drag-reduction system (DRS) in the tunnel during the Monaco GP this weekend.
Full story: autosport

Red Bull have revised their pitstop procedures ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, after rival Ferrari shadowed its moves in Spain last weekend.Full story: Autosport

Michael Schumacher had an interesting response when told that Lewis Hamilton felt he interfered in the lead battle in Spain by letting Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel through and making life hard for the McLaren driver. "I don't recall it," he said.
Full story: Adam Cooper's blog

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see also
Wednesday's F1 gossip column
25 May 11 |  Formula 1
Tuesday's F1 gossip column
24 May 11 |  Formula 1
Monday's F1 gossip column
23 May 11 |  Formula 1
Sunday's F1 gossip column
22 May 11 |  Formula 1
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