Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1:

Rosberg Not Disappointed With New Car Switch: Nico Rosberg insists he is not disappointed with the reversion to the newer long-wheelbase Mercedes car for the forthcoming Turkish Grand Prix. After Michael Schumacher struggled with the original short-wheelbase car earlier in 2010, he was the team’s pacesetter in Barcelona, where a longer-wheelbase was introduced along with other car developments. But for the twisty curves of Monaco, the original car is being used once again, and Rosberg has once again been in front of his famous teammate. But for F1′s next stop in Istanbul, it has been confirmed that the newer car will be back in action. Rosberg, however, insists it will not disadvantage him. “Michael and I have the same driving style,” he told Germany’s Bild-Zeitung. “Even if Ross Brawn wanted to make a car that only worked for Michael, it would also work for me,” insisted Rosberg.

Vettel Eyes Ferrari Seat ‘In A Few Years’ Sebastian Vettel has repeated his desire to one day race a Ferrari in Formula One. With Vettel under a longer contract to Red Bull, his teammate, Mark Webber, is being linked with a move for 2011 to the famous Italian team. “I am very happy with Red Bull,” the 22-year-old German told Spain’s El Pais newspaper. “I am not going anywhere else, but in the future, I don’t know. “I want to fight for the world championship, and if you look at the past, Ferrari has always designed very competitive cars. “Why not go there in a few years?” Vettel admitted. Vettel added: “Ferrari is unlike any other team, it’s a legend. There are other brands that achieve great success, but Ferrari is special.”

HRT To Announce Technical Plans By Canada: Bernie Ecclestone is helping HRT on the technical side. The F1 chief executive caused a stir this weekend when he indicated he was helping the struggling Spanish team to financially survive its debut season. But according to the Daily Telegraph, that help actually relates to HRT’s efforts to establish a technical facility, following the split with car designer Dallara. “The development will please F1′s Spanish community reeling from errant reports of financial hardship,” said the newspaper. The Telegraph added that team boss Colin Kolles will make an announcement about the plans by next month’s Canadian Grand Prix.

Report Says Lotus Considering New Engine Supplier In 2011: Lotus could be contemplating a change of engine supplier for its second season in Formula One. That is the claim of Heikki Kulta, the F1 correspondent for the Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat. Veteran Kulta, who has been attending Grands Prix since 1983, is known for his close relationships with Finnish drivers, including Lotus’ Kovalainen. He reported from Monaco that Lotus, the most impressive of F1′s three new teams this year, will unveil one more big aerodynamic update for the British Grand Prix and then turn its attention to the 2011 car. Kulta said Lotus is eyeing a change of engine supplier, having entered F1 with FIA-preferred Cosworth in 2010. “I am very confident that next year we will have a good car, which we will be able to build over a longer period,” Kovalained is quoted as saying. “This car was a rush but next year our team will be seen in the real way,” he added. It has been reported that Renault is willing to supply another team, and the very best advertisement for its product was Saturday’s 1-2-3 in Monaco qualifying.

Branson – Virgin Not Dropping Out Of F1: Sir Richard Branson on Saturday insisted Virgin Racing is not in danger of dropping out of Formula One. After Bernie Ecclestone hinted that one of the new teams is in trouble, HRT’s Jose Ramon Carabante as well as boss Colin Kolles insisted the F1 chief executive was not talking about the Spanish outfit. “I’m surprised Bernie said what he did,” billionaire Branson said in Monaco. “He might know something about the other teams I don’t.” The Briton told the Daily Mail that Virgin has sponsors on board and will definitely “go all the way to the end of the season, and hopefully for many seasons yet.” Branson, however, is only the naming sponsor of the rebranded Manor team, and Virgin has struggled both for pace and reliability so far in 2010.

Schu Says Rosberg Blocked: Michael Schumacher’s complaint about his teammate Nico Rosberg was diluted in an official team media release. Immediately after qualifying behind his 24-year-old countryman in Monaco, Schumacher said Rosberg’s sister Mercedes was “the only car” that blocked him. “It’s a shame but there you go. It happened in Q3 when there were only ten cars on the track,” said the seven time World Champion. But in a subsequent media release provided by Mercedes, Schumacher was quoted as admitting the Rosberg indiscretion had been committed “unintentionally.” Schumacher was only half a tenth behind Rosberg in Q3, but Rosberg’s Q2 time was three tenths faster than the best time Schumacher managed all weekend.

Sauber Baffled By Driver Rumors: Peter Sauber has denied recent rumors and reports suggesting the seats of his Swiss team’s drivers are in doubt. With Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi failing to score a point so far in 2010, it was rumored Sauber could replace them with drivers who at least bring sponsorship to the mostly blank-liveried car. But Sauber, 66, is quoted in Monaco by the EFE news agency: “I do not understand why this (claim) is repeated again and again. The Spanish Grand Prix was the first time we were able to give the drivers a competitive car, which is very important for their confidence.” After a dismal start to the season, the Swiss believes Sauber’s fortunes are now beginning to turn. “I think that in Spain we made significant progress and took two steps forward; something that was necessary,” he said. Sauber also revealed that, after several steps of development, the C29′s F-duct system is now “working well.”