With the 'silly season' in full swing, there are some great rumors running around the paddock. Let's summarize them for posterity's sake:

• Jordan are losing their Honda engine deal. They will use Cosworth engines for a single year, and will then enjoy a works deal with Toyota.
• Jenson Button will lose his seat at Renault to test driver Fernando Alonso. Both Alonso and Jarno Trulli are managed by team leader Flavio Briatore. Button has been linked with Toyota or Jaguar for next year.
• Speaking of which, Eddie Irvine is almost definitely not with Jaguar for another season. Most . . . (continued)