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October 2000 News Archive

F1 Hill: 'Jenson top of the class of 2000'
F2 Toyota Atlantic champ Rice gets F3000 test
MISC Castroneves and Tagliani recovering after shunts
MISC David Sears Q&A
F1 Michelin concerned over Prost supply
GT UK ELMS/ALMS date on the cards
GT Schnitzer set to stay in ALMS
MISC De Ferran takes CART title at Fontana
F1 Jordan Confident Honda Deal will Lead to Title
MISC CART fans will miss Montoya
DTM James Thompson Q&A
MISC Fontana lap by lap
F1 Wurz has long-awaited knee op
GT Just champion! Allan McNish Q&A
F1 Button wants Schuey as team mate
F1 Verstappen Guilty of Assault but Walks Free
F1 Button Never Doubted Himself
F1 Montoya Bids Disappointing Farewell to CART
GT McNish is champion...'elect'
MISC Junqueira and Minassian Q&A
MISC Rain halts CART season finale
MISC 2001 line-up falling into place
MISC New CEO decision 'within two weeks'
MISC Zakspeed-Forsythe deal confirmed
MISC Fernandez Racing to enter CART in 2001
MISC Franchitti sets warm-up pace
DTM Race 2: Alzen doubles up
DTM Race 1: Alzen’s ‘smash and grab’ victory
F1 Ferrari Celebrate with 50,000 Fans in Mugello
DTM Warm-up: Mercedes strikes back
MISC Record pace as de Ferran takes pole
GT McNish holds onto pole after Audi battle
F3 German title decided: Pantano scoops crown
GT Gavin signs Saleen deal
DTM Qualifying: Opel rout led by Reuter
F1 Montoya Shrugs off Schumacher Snub
F1 Takagi to Drive for Toyota in CART in 2001
DTM Free practice: Reuter leads the way
F3 German F3 showdown: Pantano under pressure
GT McNish takes provisional pole at a damp Las Vegas
MISC Ganassi signs cream of F3000 talent
BTCC Peugeot announces 2001 BTCC challenger
F1 Prost in Centre of Tyre Battle
F1 De la Rosa to Stay with Arrows, Says Manager
F1 Dennis: reliability key to beating Ferrari
F2 Pizzonia pipped by Manning on F3000 debut
DTM Ludwig could call time
MISC Exclusive! Franchitti rates title favourites
GT Audio: McNish favourite for ‘fever Las Vegas!’
F1 Button to try his hand at rallying?
MISC CART contenders Q&A
F1 Toyota Readies for F1 with Race Track Purchase
F1 Raikkonen Tipped for Sauber Drive
F1 Ask Nigel: October 25
F1 Schumacher says ‘no, no, no’ to retirement
WRC Audio: Burns determined to take title
WRC Gardemeister guns for Ford seat in 2001
F1 Adam Cooper's race analysis
F2 Hughes misses out on Italian F3000 title
F1 Coulthard: I'll be stronger in 2001
F1 Prodrive out of frame at Reynard
F1 Ferrari principal Todt fuels retirement speculation
F1 Todt and Brawn Reflect on Ferrari's Success
F1 Coulthard Stands By Schumacher Criticism
F1 David Coulthard Q&A
MISC De Ferran tests Dallara IRL car at Indy
NAS Earnhardt has points mountain to climb
F1 Schumacher strike rate is better than the best
F1 Todt Savours Triumph but Hints at Retirement
F1 Prodrive key to Reynard's BAR takeover plans?
F1 Alexander Wurz Q&A
NAS Jarrett tames 'The Rock' for the first time
NTNL Davidson wins thrilling Formula Ford Festival
GT Lister victory in action-packed final round
F1 Coulthard apologies for Schuey war of words
F1 Irvine overjoyed at points finish to season
F1 Jean Todt Q&A
F1 Haug refuses to be downbeat
F1 Herbert upbeat despite bruising crash
F1 Brawn happy with 'the ultimate'
WRC Peugeot 1-2, title fight wide open
F1 Michael Schumacher Wins the Malaysian GP (updated)
F1 Timothy Collings' Malaysian GP Race Report
F1 Herbert Escapes with Bruised Knee (updated)
F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Malaysian GP
F1 Red Wigs Everywhere as Ferrari Do the Double
F1 Disappointed Prost Vows 2001 will be Better
F1 Coulthard Apologises to Schumacher (updated)
F1 Button Leaves Williams After 'Best Year of my Life'
F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Malaysian GP
F1 Hakkinen surprised by stop-go penalty
F1 Low-key end to Button's rookie year
F1 Post race Press Conference
F1 Heidfeld's nightmare season ends early
F1 Schumacher wins Malaysian GP
GT Lister on pole for FIA GT decider
F1 Ferrari still aiming for one-two, says Rubens
F1 Dennis denies 'attempting to damage F1'
F1 Farewell Johnny Herbert!
F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Malaysian GP
F1 Schumacher on Pole; Qualifying Results - Malaysian GP
F1 Mosley Sends Severe Letter to Dennis
F1 Timothy Collings' Qualifying Report - Malaysian GP
F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Malaysian GP
F1 Dennis Responds to Mosley with Apology
F1 News from the Paddock - Malaysian GP
F1 Wurz Earns his Best Qualifying Spot on Last Race
F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Malaysian GP
F1 Villeneuve shrugs off Button challenge
F1 Irvine eyes second helping of points
F1 Pit fire hampered DC in qualifying
F1 Pole-sitter Schuey will aim for a win in Malaysia
NAS Mayfield steps up to the plate at ‘The Rock’
F1 Mosley slams McLaren boss's race-fixing claims
F1 Schumacher takes pole number nine in Malaysia
F1 Coulthard sets his stall out for pole attack
F1 Bridgestone denies F1 pull-out
F1 Diniz poised for Prost move
F1 'McLaren man' Wurz tops times in Malaysia
WRC Peugeot pugilists lead San Remo after leg one
GT FIA GT: Magny-Cours preview
F1 Friday First Free Practice - Malaysian GP
F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Malaysian GP
F1 Timothy Collings' Friday Practice Report - Malaysian GP
F1 Friday-Five Press Conference - Malaysian GP
F1 Herbert Turned Down Williams Offer
F1 News from the Paddock - Malaysian GP
F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Malaysian GP
F1 Herbert Predicts Button will be World Champion
F1 Diniz Confirms Talks with Prost
F1 FIA Press Conference
MISC Autosport International tickets available online
F1 Herbert rules out F1 testing role
F1 Wurz looks forward to McLaren challenge
F1 Button: 'Moby' theft was my 2000 low!
MISC Franchitti column
BTCC Richard West Q&A
F1 Hakkinen guns for Malaysian revenge
F1 Hakkinen has the edge after day one in Malaysia
F1 First practice: Schuey quickest
MISC Mears Jr to race for Rahal at Fontana
F1 FIA Press Conference
F2 Manning tops times at end-of-season testing
F1 Schuey to pay back Rubens' Canada favour?
F1 Timothy Collings' Malaysian GP Preview
F1 Thursday-Six Press Conference - Malaysian GP
F1 Ferrari Taking Nothing for Granted, Says Todt
F1 DC’s had enough of ‘best of the rest’
F1 Barrichello targets bronze medal spot
F1 McLaren has to shoulder blame, says Dennis
F1 Minardi future not in jeopardy, says team boss
F3 Priaulx lands Manor seat for Macau and Korea
F1 Ralf Schumacher Q&A
MISC Pizzonia set for Champ Car test
F1 Malaysia Offers Last Chance for Also-Rans
F1 Button Aims to Overtake Villeneuve in the WC
F1 Ask Nigel: October 18
WRC San Remo: McRae’s in and title fight is on
WRC Eye in the sky in Oz
F1 Points make prizes for constructors
F1 Barrichello Eyes Third Place in the WC
F1 Adrian Reynard Q&A
NAS Earnhardts team up for Daytona’s round-the-clock classic
F1 Bernie gave to Tories too, says Sunday Times
MISC Rockingham takes shape as surfacing begins
GT Title beckons as McNish wins at Laguna Seca
F1 Herbert linked to Williams F1 test drive
F1 Punters' guide to the Malaysian GP
F1 A lap of Sepang
MISC Fernandez beats Oz chaos, moves into title frame
NAS Earnhardt pulls off Talladega surprise
INDY Lazier takes championship in Texas
NAS Craftsman Truck driver dies after crash
MISC Title dream ends for Andretti and Moreno
MISC Fernandez piles pressure on de Ferran
MISC Angry Vasser attacks 'crazy' driving
MISC Front row starters out within seconds
MISC Bright stars on CART debut
MISC Queensland carnage sets up showdown
GT Final qualifying: Audi on pole
INDY Ray takes pole in Texas
MISC Andretti gets the celebs' vote
MISC New CART CEO in place within a month
INDY Down to the wire at Texas
NAS Nemechek rules Talledega qualifying
MISC Montoya grabs Surfers pole
GT First qualifying: Magnussen takes provisional pole
NAS Nemechek wins Bud Pole
F1 Ecclestone: The power stays with me
F1 Revolution in the air at BAR
F1 Coulthard: 'I admire Schumacher'
F1 Arrows Debut AMT Engine
F1 BAR Deny Takeover Stories
MISC First qualifying: Gil rides the wave at Surfers
F1 Panis ‘shaves’ two seconds off Valencia lap record
F1 New tests will stop ‘flexi-floors’
GT Who can stop Audi at Laguna Seca?
F1 Schumacher Attacks Coulthard and Villeneuve
F1 Scheckter Delighted with Ferrari WC
MISC Rahal keynote speaker at Autosport International
F1 I'd choose Mika over Michael, says DC
MISC Gil de Ferran Q&A
F1 Honda poised for BAR buy-out
F1 Bridgestone to quit F1 after 2002?
F1 Audio -- Derek Warwick: 'I'm a Schuey fan!'
F1 EM.TV Receives Letter of Intent On F1 from Carmarkers
F1 Ask Nigel: October 11
F1 Ross Brawn Q&A
F1 Mercedes shoulders its share of the blame
F2 Lifeline to bottom F3000 teams for next year
F1 Politics caused Ferrari title drought, says Prost
F1 Japanese GP Race Analysis
F1 Schumacher Promises Another Title
F1 Jenson Button Q&A
MISC Rio race switches from oval to road course
DTM Champion Schneider pledges future to Merc
F3 Taylor to fill Pizzonia’s shoes at Manor
F1 Alain Prost Q&A
F1 Todt in Tribute to Hakkinen
F1 Schumacher Ready to Lead Ferrari into New Era
F1 German Papers Toast Schumacher's Triumph
NAS Labonte win moves him one step closer to title
F1 Mick Linford Q&A
F3 Sato wins at Silverstone
F1 Button virtually guarantees Williams third place
DTM N'ring, race 2: Reuter's race, Schneider's title
F1 Emotional Schumacher knew title would come
F1 Hakkinen is gracious in defeat
DTM N'ring, race 1: Reuter win keeps slim hopes alive
F1 Schumacher puts championship down to Brawn
F1 Schumacher takes crown for Ferrari!
F1 Sunday Warm-Up - Japanese GP
F1 Michael Schumacher WC! Wins the Japanese GP (updated)
F1 Maranello and Italy Go Wild with Celebrations
F1 Timothy Collings' Race Report - Japanese GP
F1 'Sad' Hakkinen Congratulates Schumacher
F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 Schumacher Joins Elite Club of Triple Champions
F1 German Fans Ecstatic at Schumacher Triumph
F1 Brawn Plots Schumacher to Historic Win
F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Japanese GP
F1 Ferrari's President Delighted After Title Win
F1 Special: Schumacher's Radio Reaction Upon Win
F1 Dennis praises Schumacher
F1 Don't forget Rubens, says Todt
F1 DC fails to live up to kingmaker billing
F1 Ferrari boss Todt aims for the full set
DTM N’ring warm-up: Schneider top, despite offs
F1 Zonta signs Jordan test deal
F1 Schumacher dominates warm-up
F1 Secret to Button's success revealed
F3 Priaulx on pole
DTM Audi's last step will be the toughest, says Aiello
DTM Winkelhock says pole lap is his apology
DTM Team tactics key to Reuter's title hopes
DTM N'ring qualifying: Smokin' Jo smokes it!
F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Japanese GP
F1 Schumacher on Pole; Qualifying Results - Japanese GP
F1 Coulthard Plays Down Role in Showdown
F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Japanese GP
F1 Inspired Button Fifth on the Grid
F1 Timothy Collings' Qualifying Report - Japanese GP
F1 Ron Dennis Attacks New Rules and Italian Steward (updated)
F1 Team Tactics at Center-Stage in Suzuka
F1 News from the Paddock - Japanese GP
F1 McLaren boss hits out at driver ban warning
DTM N'ring, free practice 2: Audi v. quick - go figure...
DTM N'ring, free practice 1: Alzen ahead
F1 Schumacher refuses to celebrate...yet
F1 FIA Press Conference
F1 Coulthard plays down team orders talk
F1 Hakkinen disappointed with second
F1 Irvine and Jaguar back on form
F1 Jordan drivers unhappy in Japan
F1 Button 'ecstatic' about fifth place
F1 Schumacher takes dramatic pole
F1 Hakkinen sets pace in final practice
F1 Drivers warned not to impede title fight
F1 Schuey maintains momentum in first practice
F1 FIA Press Conference
F1 Schuey Jr expresses doubts over Montoya
BTCC Peugeot confirms BTCC return
F1 Friday First Free Practice - Japanese GP
F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Japanese GP
F1 Toyota in Talks to Buy Fuji Circuit
F1 Timothy Collings' Friday Practice Report - Japanese GP
F1 Friday-Six Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 News from the Paddock - Japanese GP
F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Japanese GP
F1 Drivers Warned to Behave or be Punished
F1 Hakkinen confident he can close gap
F1 Schumacher admits his advantage could go
F1 DC: 'Schumacher looks strong'
F1 Schumacher is bookies' favourite
F1 Schumacher leads first practice
DTM Schneider on brink of title at 'Ring
F1 Thursday-Five Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 Mugen-Honda May Remain in F1
F1 Hakkinen Remains Optimisitic about his WC Chances
F1 EU Court Declares Tobacco Ads Ban Illegal
F1 EC Adamant to Enforce Tobacco Ban Albeit Setback
F1 Hakkinen counts on Coulthard
NAS Gordon edges Labonte for Lowe’s pole
F1 FIA Press Conference
F1 Schumacher pragmatic over Suzuka chances
F1 Mercedes confident of engine reliability in Japan
F1 F1 testing changes get rubber-stamped
F1 British GP returns to July slot
MISC Franchitti column
F1 ‘Best of the rest’ battle reaches climax
F1 Donington Hit with Grand Prix Blow
F1 Silverstone's Future Hanging in the Balance
F1 Silverstone Stays; Changes to Next Year's Calendar
F1 More Regulation Changes for Next Season
F1 DC holds the key to Hakkinen's title hopes
F1 Ask Gordon
GT Johansson favourite for Audi deal
F1 Schuey backtracks over Coulthard remarks
F1 Bobby Rahal Q&A
F1 Todt Remains Cautious as he Reflects Ahead of Japan
F1 Schumacher Tries to Appease Coulthard
GT Kristensen aims for Audi drive
F1 Mika hopes it will be third time lucky in Suzuka
F1 Donington GP hopes hinge on extended lease?
F1 Keep the fight clean, says Ferrari champ Jody
F1 Villeneuve wants to score big in Japan
F1 Scheckter Calls for a Clean Fight
F1 Programming Clash To Cause Major Delay in Australia
F1 Jacques Villeneuve Q&A
F1 Rubens Barrichello’s Lap of Suzuka
NAS Martinsville: full results
NAS Stewart takes win number five at Martinsville
WRC Panizzi takes Corsican victory
MISC Vasser beats Montoya in Ganassi one-two
MISC De Ferran moves closer to title
MISC Dario makes another early exit
MISC Vasser returns to Victory Lane
MISC Castroneves fastest in warm-up
WRC Rally round-up: Sainz calls for safety improvements
GT Terrien wins at Magny-Cours
WRC Panizzi set for first win
NAS Martinsville: Stewart hates track, takes pole...
NAS Starting grid at Martinsville
F1 Schumacher Wants Japan Wrap-Up; Praises Hakkinen
GT McNish wins in Atlanta
MISC De Ferran takes pole in Houston
MISC Pook emerges CART CEO favourite