F1 Gossip

Ferrari are laying the foundations for a new era of Michael Schumacher-like dominance with Fernando Alonso and aim to be winning regularly again within a year.
Full story: Reuters

Domenicali insists Schumacher still has what it takes to be a winner and silence the critics.
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Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions his celebrity lifestyle is proving a hindrance to a Formula 1 career he admits is failing to hit the heights. (Press Association)

Italian Jarno Trulli said he was sure to be in Formula 1 next year, even if Team Lotus have yet to confirm a contract extension.
Full story: Reuters

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg will have a new helmet design from this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
Nico Rosberg on Twitter

Tyre supplier Pirelli welcomes plans for Formula 1 teams to hold a mid-season test next year at Ferrari's Mugello circuit.
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The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) has written to Pirelli saying it backs the tyre manufacturers' push to change compound allocations next year, in a bid to end unused rubber getting wasted.
Full story: Autosport

Bruno Senna is confident he can qualify in the top 10 and score points at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, his second race for the Renault team since being drafted in to replace Nick Heidfeld.
Full story: Renault