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Formula 1 gossip and rumours from international media

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Button will drive his McLaren through the Deansgate area of the city

Jenson Button will drive his McLaren car on a demonstration run through the streets of Manchester on 29 August. He said: "I hope Manchester is going to be out in force."
Full story: Autosport

Renault deputy managing director Rob White promises that the new engines used from 2014 "will make lot of noise".
Full story: ESPN

Organisers of the Belgian Grand Prix are looking into the possibility of Spa-Francorchamps hosting the race once every two years, as they try to retain a spot on the congested race calendar. (Belga press agency)

Vicky Chandhok, president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India, believes the first Indian Grand Prix in October could inspire the country's biggest names to join the sport. He said: "Cricket and Bollywood stars as well as some top industrialists have shown a keen interest to own teams." (Associated Press)

Qualifying tyres could return to the sport next year, with Pirelli offering the teams the chance to bring the short-life rubber back to the sport.
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Tuesday's F1 gossip column
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