Red Bull Motorsport Consultant Dr Helmut Marko is seen during practice for the Indian Formula One Grand Prix at Buddh International Circuit on October 26, 2012 in Noida, India. (Photo: Getty Images)

Sutil Still 'Negotiating' With Force India: Adrian Sutil's manager has admitted the German driver is hoping Force India makes a "quick decision" over its 2012 driver lineup. A source at the Silverstone-based team hinted late last week that, with a decision now imminent, former team driver Sutil is in pole position to restore the 2011 lineup by pairing with Paul di Resta next season. "We are negotiating with Force India," 29-year-old Sutil's manager Manfred Zimmermann told SID news agency, "and hope for a quick decision."

Unpaid Supplier Says HRT In Liquidation: HRT is already in liquidation, an unpaid and angry supplier has claimed. Formtech Composites, a carbon fiber manufacturer, said in a statement that the beleaguered Spanish team entered liquidation proceedings on November 12 — well before the 2012 season ended. The supplier said HRT is now only willing to pay 30 percent of its debt. And "It has come to our knowledge that (HRT) owe a substantial amount of money to other suppliers in the motor sports industry," Formtech added. Formtech also accused HRT of giving "misleading information" about its situation.

Barrichello 'Torn' Between Indy, Stock Car For 2013: Rubens Barrichello says he is "torn" between staying in IndyCar next year or returning to his native Brazil to contest the premier stock car series full-time. The F1 veteran made his Indy debut in 2012 but was believed to have run into sponsor trouble as he pushed for a second consecutive season next year. In the meantime, he has contested a few rounds of Brazil's stock car series, and according to Agencia Estado news agency, Barrichello is now considering a full season in 2013. "I'm torn between Indy and stock car," Barrichello, 40, said. "I think we will make an announcement soon." He admitted he would have liked another season in the United States, in order to build on the lessons learned in 2012. "I'd like to put into practice what I've learned," said Barrichello. "But it may be nearing the time to go home, for my children. Anyway, I'm in a good situation, because I am able to choose as far as how I work." Brazilian driver Caca Bueno claimed on Sportv television that Barrichello will indeed contest the full 2013 stock car championship.