Jenson Button is bullish about McLaren's prospects for the Italian Grand Prix following the team's strong showing at Spa.
Formula 1 teams are closing in on finalising all-new regulations for 2013 that will likely see a return of ground effect cars and turbo engines - as the sport witnessed in the early 1980's. Several think-tank Working Groups have been set up to get consensus on moves to improve the spectacle of F1 and ensure it becomes more environmentally friendly. On the engine side, draft regulations were circulated among teams a few weeks ago and the latest plan is for 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo engines to become standard
Williams is now focusing its main efforts on next year's car, with its final major upgrade package for 2010 having been given the sign-off in its wind tunnel. After a disappointing start to the year, Williams has made good progress with its FW32 and, with its major update planned for the Singapore Grand Prix, it has high hopes of keeping that momentum up
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. The German was on the receiving end of condemnation from a number of his rivals after he lost control of his car in a battle with Jenson Button for second place. On the back of a mistake in Hungary behind the safety car that cost him victory, Vettel's error in Belgium has opened up questions about whether the German has the temperament to claim the crown this year
Pedro de la Rosa: "The last time I raced in Monza was in 2006. This track is a classic, it has a lot of personality and is different to any other we race on. This is what I like a lot about Monza, because with all the modern circuits nowadays it is exceptional to find one that is unique
Michael Schumacher says he is expecting his Mercedes team to endure a challenging weekend at the Italian Grand Prix. Although the German squad enjoyed a promising race in Belgium last weekend, with Schumacher finishing in seventh behind team-mate Nico Rosberg, the seven-time champion believes the nature of the Monza circuit is unlikely to help his squad. But he is still determined to push hard for another points finish.
The FIA is to wait until September 21 to give the Korean Grand Prix track its final inspection. Amid ongoing speculation that the new venue will not be ready in time for October's inaugural event, the FIA has confirmed that it will wait until a month before the scheduled date to give the venue its sign off
Nico Rosberg: "Monza is absolutely one of the top race tracks in the world. Not only for the speed and the challenge but also for the passion and enthusiasm of the Italian fans who really love their racing
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. Amateur video footage that appeared on the Internet in the days after the race showed that Massa came to a stop on the grid slightly in front of where he should have been. Massa's wrong positioning was in theory a breach of the regulations, but FIA race director Charlie Whiting received no information from the marshals at the track that the Brazilian had stopped in the wrong place - and the electronic systems in place on the grid did not detect it either - in time for a jump start penalty to be imposed.
Colin Kolles has confirmed that Sakon Yamamoto is to remain at HRT for the foreseeable future. Yamamoto was originally drafted in as a one-off at the British Grand Prix as replacement for Bruno Senna, but since then he has filled in for Karun Chandhok in the other seat. And after suggestions in Belgium that Yamamoto will now see out the season, team principal Kolles has said that he sees no reason to replace the Japanese.