BBC Sport brings you a regular round-up of the gossip in newspapers and on specialist websites around the world.

Ferrari president Di Montezemolo and drivers at their Christmas party

Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa dressed up as Santa Claus as Ferrari invited children to Maranello to celebrate Christmas, with a fairground installed near the factory and presents for everyone.
Full story: Ferrari

Jenson Button is heading to Australia to compete in a sprint triathlon with girlfriend Jessica Michibata and is "excited about getting some tan lines".
Full story: Jenson Button on Twitter

Sebastian Vettel says he hopes the 'tough lessons' he took on board during his title-winning 2010 campaign will help make him an even better driver and person next season.
Full story: Autosport.com

Team Lotus are beginning to make quiet noises about their strategic plans for the future - does this involve them building road cars?
Full story: Joe Saward's grand prix blog

Malaysian Fairuz Fauzy has parted company with the Lotus Formula 1 team, where he was reserve driver in 2010, and intends to return to full-time racing in 2011.
Full story: Autosport

This story will be updated throughout the day

E-mail this to a friend

Printable version