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Mercedes-Benz has received 'several enquiries' about its KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems) technology in Formula 1, Norbert Haug has revealed - with reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton praising it for having 'performed fantastically through all the races'.

Precisely a month away from the start of the 2009 campaign, Mercedes-Benz has revealed its slim-lined, eight-strong DTM driver line-up - one that it hopes will prove up to the task of stealing the laurels back from Audi after two years in which its Ingolstadt rival has held the upper hand.

Nick Fry has responded to accusations that he is presiding over a conflict of interest in having submitted his own bid to take over Honda's defunct Formula 1 outfit - as he suggested that 'attempts are being made by certain parties to frustrate this process'.

Max Mosley has hit out at long-time FIA rivals Ferrari over the Scuderia's open criticism of the new KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems) technology due to be introduced into the top flight next season.

Susie Stoddart has stated her belief that there will be a 'successful female Formula 1 driver' in her lifetime - but stopped short of suggesting that it will be her.

Paul di Resta has admitted that he is so keen to make his Formula 1 debut next year that he would be willing to do so with a back-of-the-grid team - something many in the paddock believe is a distinct possibility.

Norbert Haug has stressed that the survival of independent teams in Formula 1 is vital to the future livelihood of the sport, describing such concerns as Williams and Force India as 'the heart of Formula 1, not just cannon fodder'.

1. Timo Scheider Audi Sport Team Abt Audi A4 DTM 1hour 00mins 25.549secs 82 laps 2. Paul di Resta AMG Mercedes Mercedes C-Klasse +0.793secs 3. Mattias Ekstr?m Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Audi A4 DTM +4.077secs