Volkswagen wants to take part in Formula 1 in the future, according to the German car giant's motorsports boss Wolfgang Dürheimer. "I could in 2018, when the group is in the auto industry up front, imagine a Formula 1 involvement. We have enough good brands that could do that.
Full story: Auto Motor und Sport (in German)

Jenson Button has insisted that he has no plans to retire any time soon as he prepares for his 200th grand prix this weekend. He said: "If I do four more years I would be 35 and I could retire from racing but what the hell am I going to do at 35?"
Full story: The Express

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony has insisted that his son has not given up on the title despite going into the Hungarian Grand Prix 82 points behind Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel.
Full story: the Sun

Hispania driver Vitantonio Liuzzi will compete in the Gold Coast 600 Australian touring car race on 23 October between the Korean and Indian Grands Prix.
Full story: BAMmedia

Former Ferrari engine designer Gilles Simon is to be the technical director of the new Pure Corporation engine company, and will start work on August 1 on the company's V6 engine for 2014. Simon has most recently been working for the FIA as its director, technical and powertrain.
Full story: Joe Saward's grand prix blog

Italian circuit Mugello is favourite to hold a three-day test ahead of the European Formula 1 season next year as teams close on a deal to bring back limited in-season testing. (Autosport magazine)

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