Formula 1 gossip: Hamilton, Hulkenberg, Senna, Williams

 

Lewis Hamilton says he is not keen on practising overtaking manoeuvres in a driving simulator and prefers "freestyling". (crash.net) 

World champion Hamilton has also shared the new GQ cover celebrating his Sportsman of the Year award. (Lewis Hamilton on Twitter) 
Force India's Nico Hulkenberg hopes to defend his Le Mans title in 2016. (inautonews.com) 
Sir Jackie Stewart and Alain Prost were both 'demoted' from being at the front carrying Ayrton Senna's coffin at his funeral, according to a new Brazilian TV series. (Motorsport) 
McLaren have confirmed reserve driver Kevin Magnussen will be allowed to leave if the Dane receives an alternative offer for 2016. (Autosport) 
Williams may not implement the new Mercedes engine upgrade in 2015, according to chief technical officer Pat Symonds. (F1i.com) 

The Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park could return to the F1 calendar next year after a five-year break. (Anadolu) 
Sergio Perez is expected to stay at Force India next season, despite the Mexican being linked with the Lotus/Renault deal. (Fox Sports) 
Manor are to delay their new car until 2016. (Autosport) 
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier insists the team's relationship with Honda will not deteriorate in the same way Red Bull and Renault's has in 2015. (ESPN) 
Lewis Hamilton predicts his former team McLaren will continue to struggle next year. (AS - in Spanish) 
And the double world champion entertained people at a New York club when he took to the stage with a microphone to perform an RnB song. (Mail) 

Valtteri Bottas at the ISSF Shotgun World Championship in Italy

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says Kimi Raikkonen is "becoming a good guy" after the Finn interacted with fans at the Italian Grand Prix. The 36-year-old is known as the Iceman for his plain speaking and apparent lack of emotion. (F1i.com) 
Fernando Alonso wants McLaren to retain team-mate Jenson Button for 2016, pointing to the Briton's knowledge and experience. (Fox Sports) 
Williams driver Valtteri Bottas enjoyed a day out at the ISSF Shotgun World Championship  in Lonato, Italy. The 26-year-old is a keen clay pigeon shooter after being introduced to the sport by team engineer Jonathan Eddolls.
McLaren driver Jenson Button wants the current debate over driver safety to extend beyond Formula 1 following the deaths of French F1 driver Jules Bianchi and British IndyCar racer Justin Wilson. (crash.net) 
But Williams head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley wants all aspects of a canopy to be studied before any possible move towards closed cockpits. (F1i.com) 
President of Italian region Lombardy Roberto Maroni has called on Ferrari to "do more for Monza" with the future of the Italian Grand Prix under threat. The race faces the axe with organisers struggling to reach an agreement with commercial rights holders. (inautonews.com)