Renault have confirmed that 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, the enigmatic Finn who left Ferrari to drive for Citroen in the World Rally Championship this season, has been in contact about their second seat for 2011.
The two-week summer break during the F1 season gives teams and drivers the opportunity to take stock, to reevaluate their chances against the competition.
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has secured the pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix and will be joined by teammate Mark Webber on the front row.
Fernando Alonso is positive about his team's ability to challenge for the rest of the remaining F1 calendar while Felipe Massa still has to resolve with him the understanding they have as teammates after clashing at the British Grand Prix.