Ferrari is considering molding Sauber Formula 1 into a junior team so it could become an F1 "proving ground for its young drivers." Sauber Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur suggested over the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that "drivers would form part of that discussion -- especially with Ferrari keen to find places for youngsters Antonio Giovinazzi and Charles Leclerc." Ferrari President Sergio Marchionne thinks it is "essential" his team "does something to make sure its young drivers get race experience in F1" (MOTORSPORT, 8/2).
Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust "hit out at the club's handling of season ticket exchanges," accusing Tottenham of "stumbling from one bad decision to another" throughout the summer. The club on Tuesday announced its resale plans for the upcoming season at Wembley, "weeks after the 19-game season tickets sold out." Fans who purchased season tickets "may sell individual match tickets using the new in-house exchange system following the club cutting ties with StubHub" (London EVENING STANDARD, 8/2).
Scottish Premiership side Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers said that he "will review travel arrangements after his team appeared to be verbally abused at Glasgow Airport" ahead of the Champions League third qualifier against Rosenborg. Striker Leigh Griffiths "appeared to react to a comment made from a holidaymaker in the check-in queue" next to where the squad picked up their boarding passes for the trip to Norway (PA, 8/1).
Scottish Championship side Dundee United is "hoping to utilise the power of the internet" to sell its "unwanted bits and pieces." The club is using its official Twitter account to sell goalkeeper Cammy Bell, alerting everybody that the club is "open to offers for the 30-year-old stopper" (ESPN.com, 8/2).
