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'I will take the title,' vows Vettel

(espnF1.com) Sebastian Vettel insists he remains on track to win the 2010 drivers' title despite his latest setback in Spa Francorchamps

FIA investigates Massa's Belgian GP grid error

(F1Technical.net) The FIA has launched an investigation why Scuderia Ferrari driver Felipa Massa was able to start last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix slightly ahead of his grid slot. The error was not picked up at the time, but came to light as amateur video footage appeared on the internet.

FIA launches probe into Massa's start

(AutoSport.com) The FIA has launched an investigation into why Felipe Massa was able to start the Belgian Grand Prix slightly ahead of his grid slot without the error getting picked up at the time.

Schumacher under no illusions for Monza

(AutoSport.com) Michael Schumacher says he is expecting his Mercedes team to endure a challenging weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.

Italy preview quotes: Sauber

(AutoSport.com) Italy preview quotes: Sauber

Massa gets away with 'jump' start

(GrandPrix.com) Felipe Massa started ahead of his grid position in last weekend's Belgium GP amateur video footage has shown, but it is too late for him to suffer any penalty.

Button: McLaren in full-on battle mode

(PlanetF1.com) Jenson Button insists he has 'absolutely' no blame in the accident with Seb Vettel that put him out of the Spa GP and landed a solid blow to his title chances...

Spa future remains uncertain

(espnF1.com) The future of the Belgian Grand Prix at the famous Spa Francorchamps circuit remains uncertain after this year's race fell more than 10,000 tickets short of its spectator target

Massa escapes Belgian GP penalty?

(Racers-Republic.com) The FIA has promised to look into why Felipe Massa was not given a penalty during the Belgian Grand Prix after starting the race outside of his grid slot.

ADRIAN NEWEY RESPONSIBLE FOR REDBULL CRASHES?

(F1Network.net) THERE ARE CURRENTLY SERIOUS QUESTIONS BEING ASKED IN THE F1 PADDOCK ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE REDBULL FRONT WING!

FIA gives Koreans more time

(Pitpass.com) The FIA looks set to break its own rules in order that the Korean Grand Prix can go ahead next month.

Vettel sure he will bounce back

(AutoSport.com) Sebastian Vettel is convinced that he will bounce back as a better driver from the recent mistakes that have dented his title charge - after saying the criticisms that have come his way are no surprise.

FIA investigating Massa grid error

(espnF1.com) The FIA is investigating how Felipe Massa escaped a penalty after overshooting his grid slot at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix

Italy preview quotes - Mercedes GP & Lotus on Monza

(Formula1.com) With average speeds of 250 km/h and top speeds of 340km/h, Monza is one of the quickest circuits on the Formula One calendar, as well as one of the oldest. Also home to the Tifosi, the track isn't short on atmosphere either. The drivers and team members explain why they love Monza and discuss their prospects for the Italian Grand Prix

A missed opportunity says Button

(AutoMoto365.com) McLaren driver Jenson Button has a less than satisfying Belgian Grand Prix weekend because while he was racing in a very strong second place to his teammate, Lewis Hamilton and it looked...

Schumacher plays down Monza chances

(espnF1.com) Michael Schumacher says he does not expect the characteristics of the Monza circuit to play to the strengths of Mercedes for next week's Italian Grand Prix

his car shouldn't have been on such a knife-edge

(Pitpass.com) 'He didn't need to pass me at that point, and I wasn't making his life difficult, so his car shouldn't have been on such a knife-edge when he hit me,' says Button about Spa incident.

Colin Kolles Q&A: Yamamoto set to retain HRT seat

(Formula1.com) After only launching their car in the week before the season opener in Bahrain, it was never going to be an easy debut year for new team HRT. But with the Spanish squad continually improving, team principal Colin Kolles is satisfied with the progress they have made so far. Kolles also seems pleased with driver Sakon Yamamoto, who initially filled in for Bruno Senna at June's British Grand Prix. Yamamoto has since replaced Karun Chandhok at three races, and it appears Kolles sees no reason to make any more changes in the near future

Renault not plotting full-scale return

(Racers-Republic.com) Renault has scuppered rumours that it is planning to increase its involvement in Formula 1 again on the back of a better than expected 2010 season.

No punishment for Massa after 'jumped start'

(Pitpass.com) The FIA has revealed that it is powerless to punish Felipe Massa after the Brazilian clearly jumped the start at last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

Schu fears 'challenging' Monza for Merc

(ITV-F1.com) Michael Schumacher expects Mercedes GP's straightline speed deficit to make the Italian GP a tough one.

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FIA investigate Massa's grid slot error

(PlanetF1.com) The FIA have launched an investigation into how Felipe Massa got away with starting the Belgian GP slight ahead of his grid slot...

Q&A with Jenson Button

(PlanetF1.com) Jenson Button reviews his Belgian GP, denies any wrong-doing in his crash with Seb Vettel and insists he's still in the title fight...

Italy preview quotes: Mercedes

(AutoSport.com) Italy preview quotes: Mercedes

Trulli looking forward to home race

(AutoMoto365.com) The Italian Grand Prix at Monza marks the last European race of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. As the Lotus Racing team heads to Jarno Trulli's home country, the Italian....

Korean track inspection delayed

(PlanetF1.com) Korean GP organisers have just under three weeks to put the finishing touches to their circuit ahead of a final FIA inspection...

Wing flex debate takes a new twist

(Pitpass.com) The debate over the front wing on the RB6 has taken a new twist as on-board video suggests this could have contributed to Sebastian Vettel's collision with Jenson Button in the Belgian Grand Prix.

Button: McLaren won't favour one driver

(Forumula1.net) Jenson Button has said that his McLaren team will not deviate from their policy of impartiality towards their drivers – even if one becomes mathematically favourite. With his no score in Belgium, Button has fallen behind in the title race and pundits and fans alike have been asking if and when McLaren would decide to

'Renault consider buying back F1 team'

(PlanetF1.com) French carmaker Renault SA are reportedly considering buying back control of their Formula One team...

FIA delays Korean track inspection

(AutoSport.com) The FIA is to wait until September 21 to give the Korean Grand Prix track its final inspection.

Massa: Monza won t be easy

(Crash.net) Felipe Massa says he expects a difficult home event for Ferrari in next weekend's Italian Grand Prix

FIA sets Korea inspection deadline

(espnF1.com) The FIA has given the Korea International Circuit until September 21 to ready itself for the governing body's final inspection

Petronas renews Malaysian GP deal

(PlanetF1.com) Petronas have extended their title sponsorship of the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix for a further five years...

Lotus makes dreams come true...

(GrandPrix.com) Sixteen-year-old Malaysian Nabil Jeffri became the youngest driver to test an F1 car when he conducted a day of aero testing for Lotus Racing on the Duxford RAF Museum's runway in Cambridge, England.

Kubica to Ferrari rumours out again

(F1Network.net) Formula one's silly season continues to run, even though both the drivers are contracted for next season.

Colin Kolles interview: HRT still targeting tenth

(GPUpdate.net) Colin Kolles, Team Principal of Hispania Racing, has said that the Spanish outfit continues to aim for tenth position in this year's Constructors' Championship after enjoying a generally strong race weekend last time out in Belgium.

Flexi wing issue reignites

(AutoMoto365.com) Just when we thought the flexi wing debate had finally been put to rest, it appears as if it has taken a new twist with images released after the recent Belgian grand Prix indicating that Sebastian...

HRT aiming for P10

(AutoMoto365.com) HRT's team Principal, Dr Colin Kolles, has spoken with the team's official press office about the season to date. With thirteen races already contested and six remaining, one of Formula One's newest teams...

Williams positive over RBS replacement search

(ITV-F1.com) Frank Williams optimistic his team will land a 'pretty big' sponsor to replace outgoing RBS.

Lopez: F1 costs higher than expected

(AutoSport.com) Renault chairman Gerard Lopez has admitted that Formula 1 is proving more expensive than he had anticipated, amid speculation that he could sell back some of the team to its parent company.

Pirelli pleased as testing continues

(Crash.net) Pirelli happy with latest F1 tyre test in France as it moves ahead of schedule with its development work

Rosberg doubting future podiums

(F1Technical.net) Without denying himself future opportunities for podiums, Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg certainly believes that he will struggle to get his W01 past the Renault's and the other top three teams. "It's definitely becoming more and more difficult because (based on) pure pace we're going to struggle to get a podium I think," Rosberd told 'ITV'.

Ferrari hard at work in Maranello and Vairano

(F1Technical.net) Work in preparation for the Italian Grand Prix is continuing unabated. Yesterday, Felipe Massa was in Maranello for a series of meetings with his engineers, as well as a session on the simulator. Meanwhile, today at Vairano, Giancarlo Fisichella got one of the rare opportunities this season to drive the F10, even if it was just down a straight.

Pirelli back on track at Paul Ricard

(F1Technical.net) F1's tyre supplier for the upcoming year is back to work as it carries out another test session in a Toyota TF109 at France's Paul Ricard Circuit. Nick Heidfeld had the opportunity to run the test circuits high speed configuration, and was greeted by nice 28 degree weather.

Button denies braking early at Spa

(ITV-F1.com) Jenson rebuts Horner's claim that he caught Vettel out by braking earlier than normal for Bus Stop.

Red Bull's key strategist may move to Ferrari

(F1Network.net) Neil Martin, who is currently the chief strategist in the Red Bull team is looking to jump ship to his team's title rivals Ferrari.

Spa was not what I expected - Massa

(F1Technical.net) Looking back at the Belgian GP Felipe Massa and the rest of the Ferrari crew have the right to feel let down by their performance, as they had been on an upswing and Fernando Alonso was topping the timesheets in all of the free practices, until Webber took over from qualification onwards.

The Secret Life of Jarno Trulli

(Formula1.com) He's Italian but he's never driven for Ferrari; his first - and only - F1 victory came at Monaco, 2004; he has raised almost 670,000 Euros for Abruzzo since a devastating earthquake hit the region in April 2009; and he owns a vineyard. These are some of the things you probably know about Jarno Trulli. Now find out a few you don't, in the latest installment of our Secret Life series

Petrov to switch to Lotus?

(Racers-Republic.com) Vitaly Petrov could move away from Renault for the 2011 F1 season; but could still remain part of the long-term future of the team with a switch to Lotus.