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October 2003 News Archive

F1 Button Praises Bahrain's F1 Circuit
INDY Kanaan extends AGR deal
F1 Fiat Losses Worse than Expected
MISC Darren Manning Surfers column
F1 Williams sticks with Gene
F1 Williams Re-Sign Gene as Third Driver
MISC F1 cleared by EU Competition Commission
F1 EU Gives All-Clear to Formula One
WRC No WRC for McRae in 2004
F1 EU gives F1 all-clear
F1 Jaguar: No Pressure to Name Second Driver
F1 McLaren to be first to launch
MISC SRIF funding for new Cranfield crash-impact centre
F1 Feature: China's Ho-Pin to Make F1 history
WRC Provera relies on Burns
MISC CART cancels California event
F1 Theissen: No power loss
INDY Scheckter's crash concern
F1 Villeneuve Seeking McLaren Test Role
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: October 29
NAS GM withdraws Pontiac
MISC Series finale postponed
F1 Stoddart: Bruni Close to Minardi Deal
INDY Mario tips Dixon for F1
F1 Russia Still Hoping for F1 Race
WRC McRae: 'I'll give it everything'
F2 Lauda content after test
F1 F1 Needs Schumacher, Says Webber
NAS Report: Gordon's Atlanta win
F1 Panis targets consistency
F1 Webber: Schu must stay
F1 Chinese Driver Tung to Test for Williams
WRC Solberg predicts title thriller
F1 Fiat, GM Agree to Delay Fiat Auto Option
MISC Tracy committed to CART
NAS Race postponed by rain
WRC Panizzi grabs shock victory
MISC Report: Hunter-Reay's victory
MISC Manning elated with second
WRC Day 3am: Subaru in the hunt
MISC Junqueira blows title chance
WRC Day 2: Martin launches attack
F3 Winkelhock's race one win
WRC Day 2am: Loeb in control
MISC Brands out, Seoul in?
NAS Newman claims Atlanta pole
F3 Margaritis takes double pole
MISC Bourdais snatches pole
WRC Day 1: Citroen out front
F1 Grapevine: Sad Day for Concorde Fan Ecclestone
WRC Day 1am: Loeb's fast start
WRC Solberg's flying start
MISC Junqueira's provisional pole
MISC Fernandez sets practice pace
MISC Vote for Rookie of the Year
INDY Dixon mourns Renna
MISC ARCA back at Lowe's in 22-race calendar
MISC Goodyear commits to 'softer' NASCAR tyres
WRC Fords top shakedown
MISC MG TF '200 HPD' hybrid at MIA conference
WRC McRae eyes rally raids
NAS Mayfield extends deal
WTCC World Cup to be revived
F1 Feature: F1 Rookies a Rare Breed in 2004
MISC American Pro Mazda series booms for 2004
INDY IRL to investigate accident
INDY Renna killed in testing crash
MISC Title race enters key phase
F1 F1 Future Set for December Showdown
DTM Burti's Opel test postponed
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: October 22
INDY Brack thankful to be alive
F1 F1 date clash for Nurburgring
FV8 Young guns top test
F1 Deadline set for Canadian GP
F1 Grapevine: Schumacher Looks Forward to Winter Holiday
F1 JV loss boosts BAR coffers
WRC Loeb promises to attack
F1 Canadian GP Facing October Deadline
F1 David Richards Q&A
GT Mowlem's musings
WRC Solberg: Corsica 'my best win'
F1 Renault confident over future
WRC D-day looms for Ford's future
F1 Jordan: New points a bad idea
F1 Q & A with Renault's Technical Director
F1 Investors eye Canadian GP
DTM Gary Paffett Q&A
MISC ALMS and SCCA to streamline US sportscar racing
MISC 'Long-life' Renault F1 V10 at advanced stage
MISC Darren Manning Mexico City column
WTCC Zanardi scores points
NAS Martinsville: Gordon's tonic
GT Monza: Cappellari/Gollin grab victory for Ferrari
NTNL Foster wins FFord Festival
F1 Ferrari President Applauds 'Exceptional Team'
FV8 Valencia: First wins for Bernoldi and Villaamil
MISC Mugello Ferraris: Cullen surges to finals win
WTCC Monza 2: Tarquini's title
WTCC Monza 1: Colciago's bruiser
WRC Corsica: Solberg takes victory
INDY Brack's condition upgraded
WTCC Fisichella forced out after huge shunt
WTCC Zanardi aims for points on comeback
WRC Day 3 am: Solberg keeps advantage
GT Petit Le Mans: Herbert and Lehto win for Champion Audi team
GT Halfway update: Champion leads
GT Qualifying: Viper takes Saturday honours
WTCC Qualifying: BMW smile after Alfa calamity
WRC Day 2: Solberg storms into lead
FV8 Qualifying: Pole for Leinders and Vilarino
WRC Day 2am: Duval to the fore
GT Series unveils 2004 calendar
NAS Qualifying: Gordon takes fourth pole
GT Qualifying: Werner blitzes field
F1 Jenson Button Q&A
WRC Day 1: Loeb benefits from Martin spin
F1 Vodafone Pleased with Court Decision
F1 Jordan to pay court costs
FV8 Practice: Karthikeyan quickest
MISC NASCAR looks at downforce and tyres
F1 Grapevine: Zanardi Ready for Racing Return
F1 Bahrain Confident Work Will be Completed in Time
WRC Day 1am: Martin seizes early advantage
WEC Bentley pulls out of Le Mans
MISC Team Bentley rests on Le Mans laurels
GT Practice: Champion edges Dyson
MISC Mosley hints at Ford WRC withdrawal
MISC Moscow plans new Russian GP venue
MISC NASCAR returns to Ohio after 50 years
F1 Raikkonen the Best in 2003, Says Haug
F1 Moscow Still Hoping for F1 Grand Prix
F1 Feature: Villeneuve May Not be Back
F1 Grapevine: Rossi Rules Out Formula One Switch
F1 Davidson to Drive Third BAR Next Year
WRC Mosley defends rule changes
GT Wallace fastest in Road Atlanta testing
MISC Fittipaldi Dingman tests Philippe
WRC World Council approves WRC changes
F1 Davidson to drive extra BAR in 2004
INDY Scheckter has first Panther test
F1 Canadian GP Not Yet Secure, Organisers Warn
MISC FIA approves revised F1 event timetable
MISC Canadian GP restored to 18-event F1 schedule
MISC New event format for World Rally Championship
F1 FIA Confirms One-Day Qualifying for 2004
F1 Canada returns to Formula 1 calendar
F1 The Full Announcement by the FIA World Council
F1 Canada Back on 2004 F1 Calendar
WRC Burns in confidence struggle
WRC Loeb looks at the bigger picture
WRC Bike star Rossi eyes four-wheel switch
F1 Jarno Trulli Q&A
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: October 15
FV8 Le Mans winner gets Zele ride
F1 Renault's Gascoyne switches to Toyota
F1 Renault Announce Bell as Gascoyne's Replacement
F1 Jaguar Hope to Settle Line-Up by December
F1 World Council Set to Ratify Changes
F1 Sauber: Sixth is team's best showing yet
F1 Chinese Track Gets Button's Approval
F1 Q & A with Peter Sauber
F1 Grapevine: Schumi-Mania Breathes Life into Hometown
GT RML to run Saleens in 2004 GT series
F1 Winter development is crucial, says Head
F1 World Council to Vote on F1 Future Tomorrow
F1 Brundle Critical of 'Ruthless' Schumacher
F1 Patrick Head Q&A
BTCC Vauxhall may run Vectras in 2004
NAS British funding for Travis Carter squad
WRC Hyundai WRC pull-out confirmed
INDY Wheldon honoured to win rookie crown
F1 Jordan Wants Frenzten Back
F1 Brawn: Rule Changes Worked Against Ferrari
F1 Grapevine: Ferrari Want MotoGP's Rossi to Test F1 Car
F1 'Exhausted' Ferrari men will keep going
F1 Williams Vow to Work Harder Next Year
WRC Rovanpera to skip France and Spain
F1 Villeneuve's engineer says he'll be back
INDY Brack undergoes surgery following crash
F1 BAR Look to Button for Leadership
F1 Webber a Champion of the Future, Says Jaguar Boss
F1 Joy of Six Will Not Sate Schumacher's Desire
MISC Tracy can win the title in Surfers
MISC Mexico: Tracy takes win number seven
INDY Texas: De Ferran wins, Dixon takes title
F1 Schumacher: Fangio on a 'Higher Level' than Me
F1 Grapevine: Fans Prepare to Celebrate in Kerpen
F1 Grapevine: Celebrations in Kerpen and Maranello
F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - Japanese GP
F1 Grapevine: Mixed Messages over Canadian GP Future
F1 Barrichello Proud to Have One of F1's Toughest Jobs
F1 Raikkonen beaten but unbowed
WTCC Murphy and Kelly win Bathurst 1000
F1 Rubens: I've driven better than in 2002
WTCC F1 ace Fisichella joins Alfa for Monza
F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - Japanese GP
F1 Toyota finishes on a positive note
F1 Sauber drivers hit out at rough tactics
F1 Sato Earns Richards' Praises
F1 Sato Not Taking Blame for Schumacher Crash
F1 Barrichello Delighted with Strong Season
F1 Montoya shrugs off Suzuka retirement
F1 BAR Duo Thrilled after 'Incredible' Race
F1 BAR triumphs in fight for fifth
F1 Unlucky Montoya Stays Positive
F1 Minardi Deserved More, Says Stoddart
F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 Schumacher Blames Sato for Crash
F1 Jaguar Boss Pleased with Season Performance
F1 Brawn salutes his six-time champion
F1 Brawn Proud of Ferrari Fightback
F1 Ferrari and Schuey make (more) history
F1 Toyota Vow to be Stronger in 2004
F1 Renault duo rue missed opportunity
F1 Schumacher Praises Ferrari 'Family'
F1 Philosophical Raikkonen Looks to 2004
F1 Fisichella Disappointed after Early Exit
F1 Sauber Grateful Despite Losing Fifth Place
F1 I Could Have Won, Says Alonso
F1 Schumacher: A strange way to win the title
F1 Schumacher 'Empty and Exhausted' after Record Title
F1 Feature: Schumacher Stands Alone Among the Greats
F1 Barrichello Wins; Schumacher WC - Japan
F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Schumacher clinches record sixth title
F1 Engine men happy with new format
F1 Williams mulls over Pizzonia test role
NAS Charlotte: Stewart beats Newman
MISC Texas: Medeiros wins finale
F1 Exclusive: Honda Dismiss Villeneuve Speculations
INDY Wheldon changes his colours
INDY Scheckter confirmed at Panther
MISC Qualifying 2: Monteiro sets pace
MISC Sat practice: Mexicans to the fore
F1 Rain raises qualifying system questions
F1 Team principals naïve, says Dennis
F1 Used chassis idea is knocked back
WRC Subaru expects asphalt advance
F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Japanese GP
F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Japanese GP
F1 Dennis Hits Out at 'Naive' Team Bosses
F1 Exclusive: FIA Satisfied by Test Results of Monza Tyres
F1 I did the best I could, says Kimi
F1 Dennis: Schumacher Has Work to Do
F1 Bridgestone Investigating BAR Tyre Request
F1 Schumacher Confident of Ferrari Double
F1 Schumacher: It could have been worse
F1 Raikkonen Pins Title Hopes on Weather
F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - Japanese GP
F1 Raikkonen Finds Solace in Rival's Misfortune
F1 Firman thrilled after outqualifying Fisi
F1 Sato Pleased with Qualifying Pace
F1 Toyota happy after 'exceptional' showing
F1 Barrichello Targets Win to Secure Schumacher's Title
F1 Downbeat Trulli Rues Bad Luck
F1 Ralf: It was all going so well…
F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 Montoya Aims to Avoid Barrichello Clash Repeat
F1 BAR set for switch to Michelin
F1 Webber Optimistic of Good Result
F1 Jaguar happy to see luck at last
F1 Renault 'bitterly disappointed' after rain
F1 Toyota Boosted by Qualifying Showing
F1 Happy Firman Hails Qualifying Lap
F1 Verstappen Would Welcome Wet Race
F1 Sauber Duo Hopeful of Strong Race
F1 Rubens Barrichello Q&A
F1 Japanese Grand Prix, final qualifying: Rain gives championship a final twist
F1 Barrichello on Pole as Rain Shuffles Grid in Japan
INDY De Ferran aiming to retire on a high
INDY Qualifying: de Ferran takes pole fight
F1 Raikkonen to Race with Coulthard's Car
F1 Practice 3: Ralf still rules
F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Japanese GP
F1 Practice 2: Schumacher feast in Japan
F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Japanese GP
MISC Qualifying 1: Tracy scores crucial point
F1 Team chiefs debate impact of '03 rules
F1 Schuey and Williams top of the pops
F1 Minardi highlights sponsor problem
MISC Practice: Manning hits the front
F1 Teams dissent over Friday test loss
F1 Jordan Boosted by New Investors
F1 First blood to Jaguar in midfield dice
F1 Silence from the Villeneuve camp
F1 Friday's Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 Sato answers BAR and Honda faith
INDY Gil de Ferran Q&A
F1 Raikkonen unflappable in fifth
F1 Ecclestone Yet to Invest Cash in Minardi
F1 Head still upset at Indy penalty
F1 Sauber Confirm Massa for 2004
F1 Verstappen Satisfied with Qualifying Showing
F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - Japanese GP
F1 Raikkonen: There's Room for Improvement
F1 Panis: We're struggling
F1 Trulli all set to repeat Friday showing
F1 Schumacher Predicts Close Battle for Pole
MISC MIA 'Clean Racing' conference build-up
F1 Sato Battles Nerves to Eclipse Button
F1 Ferrari expects a better Saturday
F1 Webber Pleased with Top Ten Slot
F1 Happy Trulli Targeting First Pole
F1 Toyota Confident of Saturday Fightback
F1 Williams has speed in reserve
F1 Firman Delighted to be Back at Suzuka
F1 Ralf Optimistic of Strong Weekend
F1 Heidfeld Encouraged after Strong Start
F1 Trulli Fastest in First Qualifying - Japanese GP
NAS Earnhardt finally signs for DEI
F1 Qualifying: Trulli dominates again
F1 Free practice 1: Trulli shines for Renault
F1 Friday Free Practice - Japanese GP
F1 Wilson Expecting Jaguar Decision in One Month
F1 Friday test: McNish bows out on a high
F1 Renault on Top in Friday Testing - Japanese GP
F1 Sato surprised by Suzuka call-up
F1 Feature: F1's Middle Men Chase Cash
F1 Bruni to Test for Minardi at Suzuka
F1 Villeneuve: BAR Gamble Backfired
F1 Richards wanted Villeneuve to race
F1 Frentzen Weighs Up Options for 2004
MISC Richards to promote BAR and F1 in China
MISC McLaren teams up with 3D Systems
WRC Sohlberg secures Mitsubishi seat
INDY How the championship can be won
MISC The inside line on the Japanese GP
F1 Rubens eyes Suzuka victory
F1 Ferrari not expecting British 'team effort'
F1 Seething Montoya Wants Full-Time Stewards
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Ferrari
F1 Villeneuve Refused Turnaround Pleas
F1 Feature: The Incomparable Michael Schumacher
F1 Thursday's Press Conference - Japanese GP
F1 Kimi Raikkonen Q&A
F1 Button Sorry to See Villeneuve Go
F1 Sato Excited about Racing Return
F1 Villeneuve Pulls Out of the Japanese GP (Updated)
F1 Feature: Iceman Raikkonen Clings On
MISC SAP's PLM solutions for Toyota F1 project
MISC ISC reports record Q3 performance
F1 Brundle to Stand Down as BRDC Chairman
NTNL Bellm to take over from Brundle at BRDC
F1 Wilson Aiming to Impress Jaguar in Japan
MISC Tracy: I can't afford to make mistakes
F1 GP Preview: Schumacher Still Has a Battle to Win
WRC Burns: Loeb's the favourite for the title
INDY Castroneves expecting 'war' for title
F1 Toyota chasing down fifth place at home
F1 No Reason to Stop, Says Schumacher
F1 Ask Damien Smith: October 8
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Toyota
F1 Q&A with Takuma Sato
F1 Q&A with David Richards
F1 Analysis: Schumacher Enjoys his Record Collection
F1 Feature: History to Overtake Fangio at Last
F1 Jordan Laments Points System Idea
F1 Schuey 'can't wait' for Suzuka showdown
F1 Webber talks Williams with AJ
F1 Michelin in all-attack Japan strategy
F1 Irish Investors Buy Jordan Stake
WRC Subaru and Ford still in the hunt
F1 Raikkonen: I have nothing to lose
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Michelin
MISC Darren Manning column
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: McLaren
F1 Sato replaces Villeneuve at BAR
F1 BAR Confirm Sato for 2004
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Jordan
F1 Feature: Schumacher Refuses to Tempt Fate
F1 Ecclestone: No Team Wants Villeneuve
MISC CART headed for NYSE delisting next week
F1 Renault confident of strong Suzuka showing
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Renault
F1 Schumacher Not Fearing Collusion in Japan
MISC USME unveils plans for new Iowa oval
F1 Motoyama to Drive for Jordan in Friday Test in Japan
F1 Olivier Panis Q&A
NAS Kenseth feeling title pressure
F1 Manager Not Expecting Sato to Race in Japan
WRC Loeb targets title following Sanremo win
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Sauber
MISC FIA includes Canada at F1 promoters meeting
NAS Kansas: Newman takes eighth win
MISC MIA prepares response to DTI initiative
FV8 Barcelona: Title glory for Montagny
WTCC Estoril 2: Another Alfa sweep
WTCC Estoril 1: Tarquini dominates
DTM Hockenheim: Alesi fights to victory
WRC Sanremo: Loeb wins as rain causes chaos
F3 Hockenheim 2: Euroseries crowns Briscoe
NAS Pole-sitter Johnson to start from the back
WRC Day 3am: Loeb close to victory
BTCC Series adopts three-race format for 2004
F1 Analysis: Villeneuve Faces Formula One Farewell
DTM Warm-up: Dumbreck spinning but quick
F1 Williams Wrap Up Jerez Test - Final Day
F1 Pollock Confirms Villeneuve's Exit from BAR
WTCC Qualifying: Alfa to the fore
FV8 Qualifying: Montagny on target
WRC Day 2: Martin dominates but Loeb still leads
F1 Friday qualifying set for axe
F3 Hockenheim 1: Win at the death for Glock
DTM Qualifying: Ekstrom is the coolest
F1 Grapevine: Villeneuve Told He Won't Drive for BAR in '04
WRC Day 2am: Martin hit by penalty
F1 Button aims to repeat Indy form
F1 Williams Will Not Help McLaren, Says Head
DTM Sat test: Alesi's Hockenheim makeover!
F1 Stewart Wanted Montoya to be Champion
F3 Qual 1: Winkelhock's pole
NAS Qualifying: Johnson's record pole
F1 Jerez, day 3: Pizzonia fastest on F1 return
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: BAR
F1 Teams Agree on One Qualifying Session in 2004
F3 Qual 2: Briscoe takes advantage
DTM Testing: Bernd sets early pace
WRC Day 1: Loeb brushes off Martin's challenge
F1 Pizzonia Makes Fast Return at Jerez - Day Four
F1 Williams duo up for Suzuka
WRC Drivers petition to keep gravel crews
FV8 Free practice: Franck makes his mark
F1 Williams focuses on Constructors' title
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Williams
WRC Day 1am: Loeb builds early lead
INDY Helio Castroneves Q&A
F1 Teams Reject Sunday Qualifying Plan
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Bridgestone
DTM Title finale: It's Schneider vs Albers
F1 Schumacher Fastest at Mugello - Day Three
F1 Mugello day 3: Schumacher fastest
F1 Ralf Fastest in Wet Jerez - Day Three
F1 Montoya Promises to Help Williams get Title
F1 Grapevine: FIA Seek to Limit Richards in Rally
F1 Williams Confirm Pizzonia Test
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Jaguar
F3 Piquet and Rosberg in new teams for East
F1 Wilson pledges final push to retain Jag drive
INDY Taylor has first IRL run with Panther
NAS Ford drops Jasper after Talladega fall-out
WEC Goh go to Le Mans 1000km
F1 Analysis: Schumacher to Quit? Just Another Rumour
F1 Ferrari Still on Top at Mugello - Day Two
F1 Mugello, day 2: Badoer again
F1 Ralf Sets the Pace at Jerez - Day Two
F1 Jarno Trulli Q&A
F1 Ralf Criticises Williams for 'Avoidable' Error
WRC Ford Focus can fly in Sanremo
GT Mowlem's musings
F1 Baumgartner Weighing Up his Options
F1 Team Bosses to Meet to Discuss 2004 Changes
F1 Grapevine: Piquet Lands F3000 Test and Targets F1
WRC Gronholm: I can repeat German form
F1 Symonds: Montagny has great F1 future
NAS Childress team splits with Park
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: October 1