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• Monaco preview quotes - Red Bull, McLaren, Lotus & more

  The Monaco race may be one of the most glamorous and historic events on the Formula One calendar but that's not why the drivers love it so. The real draw for them is in the challenge of the Monte Carlo circuit's twists and turns, which rewards the brave and punishes the tiniest of mistakes. They and their teams explain why they can't wait to get started on Thursday…

• The Inside Line - on Toro Rosso's Daniel Ricciardo

  He may be one of the newest faces on the grid, but Toro Rosso's Daniel Ricciardo is quickly establishing himself as a talent to watch for the future. We caught up with Ricciardo to find out about what makes him tick off the track and the Australian had a few surprises in store. After likening himself to a honey badger, he revealed his fear of sharks, a love of chocolate, and more

• Pastor Maldonado Q&A: Williams improving fast

  Following his victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, Williams driver Pastor Maldonado gives his thoughts on his first win in Formula One, his prospects for the upcoming Monaco round, and the 2012 season so far

• Felipe's Ferrari future - is Massa really on borrowed time?

  It may have only been a short line near the bottom of an article about the Spanish race, but the words published earlier this week on Ferrari's official website must have hit home to Felipe Massa and his legion of fans. “Everyone, he more than anyone, is expecting a change of gear starting right away,” it read. Despite its brevity, most onlookers decided the message was a loud and clear one

• Kamui Kobayashi Q&A: Top four the Monaco target

  At the Spanish Grand Prix last Sunday Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi equalled the best race result of his Formula One career. The Japanese driver came fifth at the Circuit de Catalunya, just as he did in Monaco last year. This year, armed with an improved car, he's hoping to go at least one better around the streets of the Principality. Kobayashi reviews his Barcelona performance and looks ahead to Monte Carlo

• Sauber CEO Kaltenborn handed stake in team

  Team principal and president of the board of directors Peter Sauber has transferred a third of the stake in the Sauber Group to CEO Monisha Kaltenborn. Sauber himself will retain the remaining two thirds. “When BMW pulled out of Formula One in 2009, Monisha Kaltenborn was instrumental in the team's survival and since then she has been doing outstanding work in her capacity as CEO,” he explained. “Transferring one third of the stake to her represents an important step for me in providing continuity.

• Conor Daly to test for Force India

  GP3 racer Conor Daly will enjoy his first taste of Formula One power this week courtesy of Force India. Daly will carry out an aero test for the Silverstone-based team at the wheel of the VJM05 in the UK on Thursday at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire. The American, fresh from his win at GP3's opening round in Barcelona last weekend, visited the Force India factory on Tuesday for a seat fitting and to familiarize himself with the systems on the car. He also got the chance to meet the engineering crew he will work with at the test and acquaint himself...

• Mark Gillan Q&A: Williams must continue to deliver

  Williams are back. After an eight year dry spell, and off the back of a particularly frugal season last year, the British team have tasted victory once again thanks to Pastor Maldonado in Spain at the weekend. Although the subsequent fire in their garage took the shine off the celebrations, Williams' chief operations engineer, Mark Gillan, couldn't be happier with Maldonado's excellent performance

• Exclusive Eric Boullier Q&A: Lotus are on the up

  Lotus have been one of the surprise packages of 2012 to date. With Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean at the wheel of the quick E20, the Enstone-based team have scored an impressive 84 points from five races and currently lie third in the constructors' standings. After the duo's impressive podium result in Bahrain and Raikkonen's third-place finish in Barcelona on Sunday, Lotus have clearly found their stride...

• Williams welcome home team members after fire

  Following Sunday's dramatic fire in the Williams garage after the Spanish Grand Prix, the team have confirmed that a further two team members have now been released from hospital and have returned home after receiving treatment for smoke inhalation. One Williams staff member remains in hospital in Spain having suffered burns in the incident. He is stable and will return to the UK within the next 48 hours