Paddock gossip from Brazil - Part II

The German tabloid newspaper Bild recently condemned Ferrari for the team orders scandal, using the highly derogatory term "Schummler" (cheats). The Ferrari PR boss hauled the BILD reporter over the coals and threatened him: "You won't be invited to Madonna di Campiglio this winter." The ski resort is the venue for the popular annual Ferrari media junket.

Fernando Alonso was mildly annoyed when Felipe Massa disrupted the Ferrari interview schedule. Massa spoke for such a long time that Alonso was left kicking his heels in the crowded Ferrari cubbyhole. As the Brazilian walked past, Alonso gave him a dirty look and pointed demonstratively at his watch.