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Robert Kubica is optimistic that Renault can build on his third-place in Belgium at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. Kubica said: "The circuit can sometimes throw up some surprises, so I prefer to stay cautious when it comes to predictions. But if the car feels as good as it did in Spa, then there's no reason why we won't be competitive in Monza."
Full story: Renault F1

Ferrari have conducted a straight-line test with reserve driver Giancarlo Fisichella at the wheel. The team collected a raft of data to use ahead of this week's home race in Monza but to also use as a basis for analysing the reasons why things did not go according to plan in Belgium.
Full story: Ferrari

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says October's Korean Grand Prix will go ahead despite the fact that there is work still to be done at the Yeongam circuit. Ecclestone said: "There are problems but we assume the race can take place. The circuit is definitely ready, but as for all the buildings, perhaps not."
Full story: espnf1.com

A deduction of the team points accrued in Germany and a suspended ban is considered likely when Ferrari face a World Motor Sport Council hearing on Wednesday to find out if they will be punished further for breaching the sport's rules on team orders at the German Grand Prix.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

There will not be a 13th team on the grid in 2011 because neither Spanish team Epsilon Euskadi or former world champion Jacques Villeneuve's collaboration with Italian team Durango have enough cash to fund an F1 project.
Full story: Autosprint magazine (in Italian)

Williams technical director Sam Michael is baffled why rivals teams are unsure about their plans to run the F-duct at Monza this weekend - because he thinks it a 'no-brainer' to keep it on the car.
Full story: Autosport.com

Renault's majority shareholder Gerard Lopez says running an F1 team is more expensive than he expected it to be especially when it comes to injecting resources into making the car competitive.
Full story: Autosprint magazine (in Italian)

McLaren's Jenson Button and Mercedes' Nico Rosberg teamed up with former Williams driver Alex Wurz to take a leg each in the Monaco Tristar triathlon on Sunday. The trio beat the team of Hispania's Bruno Senna and Virgin driver Lucas di Grassi. Senna said: "Me and Lucas are happy with the result, even being just behind Button, Wurz and Rosberg. Better preparation next year!"
Full story: Bruno Senna on Twitter

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