Formula 1 gossip and rumours from international media


McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton reckons the key to being quick is to take risks on the racetrack - and be in no rush to start a family. On the subject of starting a family with pop star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger he says: "I'm still young and I'm not in that position yet."
Full story: Reuters

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen and Force India driver Adrian Sutil have both recently paid visits to the Williams factory in Grove, prompting speculation over who will drive for the team in 2012.
Full story: Joe Saward's grand prix blog

Bernie Ecclestone says he wants to add grands prix in South Africa and Mexico to the calendar in the future. The F1 supremo also reveals the organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was dropped from the schedule this season because of civil unrest, still paid the fee to host the race - meaning F1's owners did not lose any money.
Full story: The Independent

Williams driver Pastor Maldonado is preparing for his first drive around Singapore's Marina Bay circuit. "Everyone has told me it is the most beautiful place and I really like street circuits so I think I can be quick there," he said. Williams will also try out an upgraded diffuser and new front wing during Friday practice.
Full story: Williams F1 team

Pirelli are taking the soft and super-soft tyre compounds to Singapore and the F1 tyre supplier reckons the humid, night race provides tyre technicians with a unique problem, as track temperatures tend to go down dramatically during each session, rather than rise.
Full story: Pirelli

Force India reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg is in Goa for the the team's Driver Academy Finals. "Down to 25 kids from many thousands," the German says.
Nico Hulkenberg on Twitter

Michael Schumacher is targeting more points for Mercedes at this week's Singapore Grand Prix and is even looking forward to the bizarre schedule that comes with a night race. "Surprisingly, it [is] somehow fun to drive and have meetings in the middle of the night."
Full story: Michael Schumacher

Team Lotus will put on a "maximum downforce" package for Singapore and technical chief Mike Gascoyne hopes a new floor, diffuser and bigger front brake ducts will help improve the car's performance.
Full story: Team Lotus

Renault driver Vitaly Petrov arrives in Singapore on Monday to acclimatise to the hot and humid conditions ahead of Sunday's night race. The Russian adds: "I don't think you can easily prepare for this race. The conditions will be the same as we faced in Malaysia, and we can't simulate these weather conditions back in England!"
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