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October 2005 News Archive

F1 Grapevine: Wheldon linked with BMW
F1 Minardi sale to Red Bull completed
F1 Albers set to confirm Midland drive
F1 Banks pushing for dialogue with carmakers
F1 BAR looking for driver stability
F1 Fry: radical rear wing needs more work
F1 BAR to continue testing with V10
F1 Q & A with Nick Fry
F1 Suzuki to unveil new team plans
MISC Atlantic champ Zwolsman gets drive
SUP Courtney signs for SBR
NAS Flipping Edwards sweeps Atlanta
F1 Grapevine: Wheldon's F1 deal is done
WRC Loeb savours 'perfect weekend'
WRC Solberg: asphalt experience helpful
WRC Hirvonen hopes for works drive
INDY Briscoe back in a racing car
F1 Hakkinen: Paffett deserves F1 chance
WRC Loeb running in cruise mode
F1 Dupasquier hails Alonso's brilliance
F1 Grapevine: BAR resume speed record attempt
F1 Michelin CEO continues FIA criticism
WRC Loeb keeps his cool to extend lead
WRC Wilks blames dry set-up for exit
WRC Crash dents Gardemeister's hopes
F1 Honda's plans for second team faltering
WRC Loeb in control as Galli crashes
NAS Newman's 6th straight Atlanta pole
MISC Mansell: Prost made a mistake
F1 Q & A with Renault's Rob White
F1 Stoddart sad to see Minardi name go
F1 FIA hits back at Michelin
F1 Renault unconcerned about late V8 debut
F1 Renault hope to keep edge despite rules
F1 Horner backs 2006 calendar
WRC Loeb lucky to keep lead after scare
F1 New rules a mistake, says Mansell
F1 Ferrari president welcomes rule changes
WRC Loeb takes early lead in Spain
F1 Massa happy with Ferrari V8
F1 Michelin slams 'incoherent' rule changes
MISC Mansell impressed by GPM car
MISC De Cesaris fastest at Silverstone
MISC Walker comes out of retirement
F1 Q & A with Mario Theissen
F1 Mosley plans quieter life in new term
F1 Silverstone: no problems with new date
WRC Preview: Citroen chasing title
F1 Midland car won't run until February
WRC Citroen to return to WRC in 2007
MISC Autosport award nominees named
F1 Analysis: new qualifying for 19-race 2006
MISC The 2005 Drivers Review
WRC Seasons to be run over two years
F1 WMSC approves rule changes
F1 Grapevine: Schumacher takes family for a ride
MISC The 2005 Technical Review (part I)
MISC The 2005 Teams Review
MISC The 2005 Race-by-Race Review
MISC The autosport.com 2005 Top Ten
MISC Interview with Michael Schumacher
F1 Bourdais hoping for Renault test
F1 Massa not worried about Ferrari form
F1 Tyre makers undecided on future
F1 Grapevine: Ducati chief praises Schumacher
F1 Stoddart rules out 2006 involvement
F1 Williams to run third car in 2006
WRC Subaru duo upbeat for Catalunya
F1 Paffett promised McLaren test
F1 Williams hopeful of no breakaway
F1 Minardi sad to see team name disappear
F1 Barrichello not afraid of Button
F1 Grapevine: Massa confirmed for RoC
F1 Midland sign Pastorelli as third driver
F1 Grapevine: Early birthday present for Bernie
F1 Team bosses doubtful on radical wing
F1 Carmakers close to agreement, says Mosley
F1 Mosley excited about overtaking solution
F1 Mosley welcomes qualifying change
F1 Grapevine: 'Beautiful' ride for Schumacher
F1 F1 set for radical new look
DTM Frentzen to remain in hospital
BTCC BTCC commit to S2000 from 2007
F1 Ecclestone confident of rule changes
F1 Grapevine: Schumacher to test a MotoGP Ducati
F1 Ferrari chief eager to retain Schumacher
FV8 Sharp: pitstop rules to change
F1 Toyota defend 2005 development pace
FV8 Wanted: superlicense for winner
F1 Ralf: Toyota aiming to win in 2006
F1 Coulthard wants to race on after 2006
F1 Coulthard: Schumacher will win again
F1 FIA unveils radical rear wing concept
NAS Gordon masters Martinsville again
WRC Loeb happy to win 'with panache'
MISC Premat makes it French double win
FV8 Winkelhock wins Monza race two
DTM Paffett crowned DTM champion
GT Corvette wins as GT2 title clinched
MISC France's Premat wins sprint race
F3 Hamilton ends season with 15th win
WRC Loeb takes perfect first home win
FV8 Valles lucks into race one victory
MISC Premat fastest in warm-up
WRC Loeb's French domination continues
WRC Duval retires after a roll
MISC Bourdais wins race and title
SUP Lowndes wins race 3
SUP Ingall, Richards penalised
MISC Bourdais sews up title
SUP Lowndes takes race 2
WRC Loeb maintains perfect stage record
MISC Piquet takes pole for Brazil
FV8 Porteiro takes double Monza pole
DTM Green grabs Hockenheim pole
DTM Ekstrom misses vital Super Pole
FV8 2006 sprint races move to Saturday
F3 Hamilton keeps his cool in race 1
WRC Loeb continues to dominate
MISC Czech mate in final A1 practice
FV8 Porteiro on pole at Monza
DTM Audi launch rearguard action
F3 Hamilton on pole for first race
SUP Murphy dominates race 1
MISC Servia makes Bourdais wait
NAS Stewart on pole with track record
F1 Grapevine: Alonso accepts sporting award
WRC Loeb delighted with 'perfect' start
MISC France stay on top at Estoril
F1 No Opposition for Mosley in FIA Election
F3 Hamilton on pole for season finale
MISC Team Japan hit by lack of funds
WRC Loeb in charge in Corsica
MISC France on top in first practice
F1 Analysis: busy week ahead for F1
F1 Grapevine: Loeb eyes Formula One test
F1 Grapevine: Renault partner Race Of Champions
F1 Paffett puts F1 ambitions on hold
MISC Team Japan to Miss Estoril Race
WRC Loeb off to quick start in France
SUP Murphy takes Surfers pole
MISC Bourdais on provisional pole
MISC Bourdais all but clinches title
MISC Allmendinger tops wet practice
F1 Sato Calm over F1 Future
WRC Loeb Banking on Citroen Return
MISC Bourdais Slams Tracy
F1 Villeneuve Defends 2005 Performance
F1 Button Already Hard at Work
MISC Malaysia Change Driver Strategy
WRC Loeb Tops France Shakedown
F1 Grapevine: Rubens Set for Last Ferrari Outing
WRC Preview: Loeb Chases Home Win
F1 Grapevine: Mosley May Face Opposition
WRC Wilson Shook Down New Focus
MISC Mansell Vows to be Fit
F1 Newey's Future at McLaren Not Guaranteed
F1 Rosberg Handed Second Williams Seat
MISC A1 Moves to Solve Wheel Problems
FV8 Mondini Back at the World Series
F1 Symonds Pays Tribute to Renault Staff
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Technical Review: The Flyaway Races
MISC The 2005 Chinese Grand Prix Review
MISC Ann Bradshaw: Point of View
MISC The Fourth Man
MISC Chinese Whispers
MISC The Long Goodbyes
FV8 Watts to Race with Eurointernational
MISC A1 GP Could Start Earlier in 2006
F1 Renault's Bell: McLaren Underestimated Us
F3 Pau Deal '90 Percent' Certain
F1 Bridgestone Aim to Redeem Themselves
F1 Minardi to Test Katherine Legge
MISC Junqueira Won't Return this Season
DTM Paffett: Title to be Career Climax
F1 Dupasquier to Stay at Michelin as Advisor
MISC Lloyd Gets Second Car Chance
F1 Barrichello Won't be Released before 2006
F1 Briatore Asked Fisichella to Block McLaren
F1 Schumacher Warns of Ferrari Comeback
F1 Toyota Must Start Winning, Says Gascoyne
F1 Analysis: France have Best Team, No Driver
WRC Michelin Claims Tyre Theft
F1 Fisichella Not Worried about Future
MISC Rocketsports Confirm McDowell
INDY Wheldon Again Hints at IRL Defence
MISC Bleekemolen to Drive 2nd Car
INDY Franchitti: Kanaan could have Lifted
INDY Kanaan: I didn't Lift Off
F1 Renault: Safety Car Cost Us
WTCC Goransson Surprised by ETCC Win
F1 Fisichella: China Drive Vindicates Me
F1 Pizzonia Still Hopeful of Williams Drive
F1 Symonds: V8 Engines May Help Renault
F1 Renault: Next Year will be Harder
F1 Ferrari Boss Finds Positives in Poor Year
F1 McLaren are No Failures, Says Dennis
INDY Franchitti Wins Indy 400 Thriller
MISC Zytek, Porsche Make History
F1 Analysis: Briatore Celebrates 2nd Double
F1 Karthikeyan in Talks with Midland for 2006
F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - China
F1 Briatore was Ready to Quit if No Title
F1 Disappointed Button Thinking of 2006
F1 Alesi Involved with New F1 Team
F1 Dennis Philosophical after No Title
F1 Stoddart, Minardi Pay Tribute to Team
F1 Post-Race Press Conference - China
F1 Klien Delighted with 'Fantastic' Fifth
F1 Schumacher Relieved Season is Over
F1 Fisichella Baffled by Penalty
F1 Briatore: Renault Showed McLaren
F1 Webber Hindered by Barrichello's Pace
F1 Massa Gets a Sauber after Sixth Place
F1 Raikkonen: We were Not Fast Enough
F1 Briatore Welcomes 'Extraordinary' Result
F1 Alonso: Easiest Win of the Season
F1 Alonso Wins in China, Renault Champions
F1 Grapevine: Farewell Parties Dominate China
NAS Johnson Wins Incident-Filled Race
INDY Honda Extend IRL Commitment
INDY First Season Pole for Franchitti
INDY Briscoe to Decide on Return Soon
F1 Interview: a Sad Day for Eddie Jordan
F1 Brawn Angry at Tyre Rule Change Claims
F1 Barrichello: Honda can Make me Champion
F1 Minardi Pair Hoping for Stronger Race
F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - China
F1 Coulthard: Red Bull Made Me Enjoy F1
F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - China
F1 Coulthard Aims for Strong End to Season
F1 Schumacher Targets Fourth Place
F1 Sato Tight-Lipped on Future with New Team
F1 Button Rules Out Fighting Renault, McLaren
F1 Toyota Duo Hindered by Lack of Grip
F1 Alonso Delighted after 'Perfect' Lap
F1 Mosley Sees 'Peaceful' F1 Future
F1 Webber Laments Driving Error
F1 Monteiro Relying on Race Strategy
F1 Set-Up Gamble Pays Off for Massa
F1 Grapevine: Williams to Auction GP Collection
F1 Alonso Leads Renault Front Row in China
F1 Raikkonen Fastest in Practice 4 - China
F1 Raikkonen Fastest in Practice 3 - China
WRC Loeb Vows to Attack in France
F1 Friday's Press Conference - China
MISC Power Targets Title by 2008
MISC Power Signs Team Australia Deal
F1 I Won't Change My Style, Says Sato
MISC Kerr to Race On for GBR
F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - China
F1 Klien Optimistic of Finding More Pace
F1 Rosberg Assured of Williams Seat
F1 Alonso: I Beat Kimi in a Slower Car
F1 McLaren Hope for 'Reasonable' Test Deal
F1 McLaren Limber Up for Title Showdown
F1 Doornbos Optimistic of Progress
NAS Sadler on Lowe's Pole
F1 Button Feeling more Confident with Car
F1 Schumacher: We Look Better than Expected
F1 Jordan Face Tough Tyre Choice
F1 Toyota Target Points despite Slow Start
F1 Renault Puzzled by Chinese Weather
F1 Sauber Duo Confident of Race Pace
F1 Grapevine: Rubens to Give Family an F1 Ride
F1 De la Rosa Fastest in Practice 2 - China
F1 De la Rosa Fastest in Practice 1 - China
MISC Premat to Race in Estoril
DTM DTM Considering A1 GP Link-Up
MISC Champ Car Gets Toronto Ultimatum
F1 Schumacher still Hungry for Success
F1 Ferrari to Ignore Winter Testing Ban
F1 Trulli: Bridgestone Switch No Problem
F2 Piquet Sets Track Record - Day Two
F1 Webber: My Stock has Gone Down
F1 Villeneuve Upset by Suzuka Penalty
F1 New Williams Set for February Debut
F1 Thursday's Press Conference - China
F1 China Preview Quotes: Bridgestone
F1 Alonso: Constructors' Title Not Crucial
F1 Dixon Still Eyeing F1 Switch
F1 Analysis: Button still Chasing Win at 100
F1 Grapevine: Fiat Heir in Hospital
F1 BAR Set to Support Change in Tyre Rules
F1 Brawn: Toyota and Williams Can Help
F1 Berger 'Not Interested' in Red Bull Job
F1 Interview: Sauber Prepares to Bow Out
F1 Schumacher: Alonso a Worthy Champion
WRC Mexico to Add Super Special
F2 Lopez Fastest at Ricard - Day One
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Chinese GP Facts, Stats & Memoirs
MISC The 2005 Chinese Grand Prix Preview
MISC The 2005 Japanese Grand Prix Review
MISC For the Pride of My Nation
MISC Restoring the Pedigree
MISC From the Pulpit
MISC Dixon Set to Race for New Zealand
MISC Panoz Deal Won't Affect IRL
F1 China Preview Quotes: Jordan
F1 Preview: Teams' Title too Close to Call
F1 Stoddart: I'll Miss F1
F1 China Preview Quotes: Michelin
F1 Weber: Schumacher May Retire After 2008
MISC Major Revamp for Snetterton
MISC Champ Car Confirm Panoz Deal
NAS Stewart Eyes Busch Experience
F1 China Preview Quotes: McLaren
F1 Grapevine: Alesi-McLaren Rumours Mounting
F1 Sauber Not Expecting BMW Culture Clash
F1 New Team Set to Run Same Chassis as BAR
WRC Loeb After Sainz's Record
F1 Todt Hopes Bad Luck Ends this Year
INDY Ganassi to Go Pink
F1 Third Place Not Important to Schumacher
F1 Qualifying Dispute will not Block Change
F1 Grapevine: Davidson Unlikely to Race in China
INDY Wheldon Wants Number '1'
F1 Massa Hoping for a 'Parting Gift' to Sauber
F1 China Preview Quotes: Sauber
F1 China Preview Quotes: Renault
F1 No Minardi Drive for Kubica in China
MISC Amon Calls NZ to Use One Driver
F1 Grapevine: Eventful Race for Newey to 10th
WRC Martin Won't Return this Season
MISC Piquet Blames Noda for Crash
F1 Michelin Against Tyre Rule Changes
NAS Martin Pessimistic of Title Chances
F1 China Preview Quotes: BAR
F1 New Engine Boosts BAR's Hopes for China
F3 F3 Returns to Brands Hatch
F3 Kubica to Race in Macau
F1 Briatore Plays Down Rossi Feud
WRC Ford Sign Gronholm for 2006
F1 Howett Unruffled by Disappointing Results
F1 China Preview Quotes: Toyota
F1 Trulli Unfazed by Lack of China Experience
F1 Symonds Defends Fisichella
F1 Symonds Eyes Engine Deficit for Raikkonen
F1 Dennis: Title was Lost at Start of Season
F1 Analysis: Vision of Things to Come
NAS Martin Wins at Kansas
F1 Briatore Refrains from Blaming Fisichella
F3 Kimball Ends Season with Final Win
MISC Lapierre Also Wins Feature Race
MISC France's Lapierre Wins Sprint Race
F1 Button Still Winless after 99 Races
F1 Webber Accuses Coulthard of False Start
F3 Kimball Wins Silverstone Race 1
F1 China Preview Quotes: Williams
F1 Analysis: Raikkonen's Win Among the Best
F1 Trulli Slams Sato after Crash
F1 Toyota Boss Blasts 'Reckless' Sato
F1 Revised Japanese GP Results
F1 Montoya: Villeneuve Cost McLaren 1-2
F1 Button Disappointed to Miss Podium
F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - Japan
F1 Coulthard was Hoping for More
F1 Todt Looking Forward to Season's End
F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Japan
F1 Jordan Happy with Double Finish
F1 Ralf: Safety Car Ruined my Race
F1 Briatore Unhappy with FIA Call
F1 Villeneuve Says Not to Blame
F1 Alonso Says Wrong Strategy Cost Him
F1 Raikkonen: One of My Best Wins
F1 I did My Best, Says Fisichella
SUP Skaife, T Kelly Win Bathurst 1000
F1 Raikkonen Wins Japanese GP Thriller
F1 Sato a Dangerous Man, Says Trulli
F1 Montoya Blames Villeneuve for Accident
F1 Goeschel: Max and Bernie Need to Change
F1 Proposed Qualifying Likely to be Accepted
F1 Dennis: Rule Changes will Cost a Fortune
NAS Kenseth's Kansas Pole
F1 The Full FIA Proposal Document
F1 Exclusive: FIA's Radical Plans Revealed
F3 Kimball Takes Final Pole of the Year
MISC Lapierre Puts France on Pole
F1 Sato has Sights on Big Send-Off
F3 Kimball on Silverstone Pole
F1 FIA Proposes Radical New Rules
F1 Rosberg on Williams' Shortlist
F1 Toyota have 'Dream Chance' in Japan
F1 Williams Backs 'Outstanding' Webber
F1 BMW Boss: No Promise of 2007 Title
F1 De la Rosa Under No Illusions for 2006
F1 Grapevine: Dennis Rubbishes Kimi Ferrari Link
F1 Alonso Underestimated, Says de la Rosa
F1 Stoddart Warns 11th Team over Cloned Car
F1 Mercedes Makes No Excuses for Problems
F1 Dennis Plays Down Williams' GPMA Move
F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - Japan
SUP Lowndes Leads Ford Front Row
F1 Ferrari were Hoping for More
F1 Dennis Plays Down McLaren's Poor Showing
F1 Webber Welcomes Weather Help
F1 Doornbos Laments Wrong Tyre Choice
F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Japan
F1 Alonso Stays Calm despite Position
F1 Happy Karthikeyan Wanted More Rain
F1 Fisichella 'Unlucky' with Conditions
F1 Surprised Button Happy with Front Row
F1 Ralf: We have a Chance to Win
F1 F1 Set to Split, Says Stoddart
F1 Sauber Thankful for Rain
F1 Brawn: Ferrari Need Equitable Testing Deal
F1 Brawn Believes 11th Team is Viable
F1 Ralf Gives Toyota Japan Pole in the Wet
F1 Fisichella Fastest in Practice 4 - Japan
F1 Schumacher Fastest in Practice 3 - Japan
BTCC Boss Hails BTCC Popularity
F1 Tyre Changes Could Return to F1
F1 Ferrari Expect to Test New Car in January
F1 Button: Honda Buyout can Help Win Title
F1 Alonso: Raikkonen has been Lucky
MISC HVM Join Forces with Comedian
F1 Sato Expects to Race Next Season
F1 Toyota Boss Confirms Bridgestone Switch
F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - Japan
F1 Friday's Press Conference - Japan
F1 Pizzonia Enjoys First Suzuka Outing
F1 Coulthard Upbeat after Practice
F1 Schumacher Cautious on Chances
F1 Interview: Carmakers Say No Turning Back
F1 Albers Surprised by Own Speed
F1 Mixed Feelings for Toyota Drivers
F1 Yamamoto Delighted with GP Experience
F1 Button Aiming to Fight Renault
F1 McLaren's Chances Take a Hit
F1 Alonso Optimistic of Progress
F1 Sauber Duo Frustrated by Rain
F1 Zonta Fastest in Practice 2 - Japan
SUP Lowndes Fastest in Qualifying
F1 De la Rosa Fastest in Practice 1 - Japan
F1 Nothing has Changed, Says Alonso
F1 Grapevine: Raikkonen Silent on Ferrari Rumours
F1 Bridgestone Blame Rules for Struggle
F1 Honda Still Committed to Breakaway Plans
F1 Honda: No Overhaul at BAR
F1 Davidson Tipped for Drive with New Team
F1 Fry: 11th Team Likely to Happen
F1 Trulli Rules Out Beating Ferrari
F1 Thursday's Press Conference - Japan
F1 Alonso Relaxed for Final Races
F1 Bridgestone Ready to Supply 11th Team
WTCC Lada Announces WTCC Programme
MISC The Bookworm Critique
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Japanese GP Facts, Stats & Memoirs
MISC The 2005 Japanese Grand Prix Preview
MISC Helmut Marko: the Player (III)
MISC Arc de Triomphe: Revenge of the Yellow Teapot
MISC From the Pulpit
MISC Q & A with BAT's Gary Carey
MISC The Tough Times of Takuma Sato
F1 Ferrari Thankful to Bridgestone
F1 Preview: Renault Out to Stop McLaren
F1 Briatore: Alonso can Equal Schumacher
MISC Servia to See Out Season
F1 Honda Set to Run Second F1 Team
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: McLaren
F1 McLaren Pushing to Clinch Title
MISC Chinese Motorsport Gets Boost
WRC Loeb Vows Not to Ease Off
F1 Coulthard Set for Red Bull Job
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Jordan
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Bridgestone
F1 Sato Offered Drive by New F1 Team
F1 Honda Acquires 100% of BAR
F1 Schumacher Not Making Predictions
F1 Grapevine: Coca-Cola Linked with F1 Move
F1 Grapevine: BAR Delay Speed Record Attempt
WTCC Priaulx Unfazed by Pressure
DTM Paffett Won't Hold Back despite Gap
F1 Grapevine: Extreme Military Training for Webber
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Sauber
F1 Williams Choose Not to Sign GPMA Deal
F1 Renault Take Aggressive Approach
F1 Alonso Focused on Constructors' Title
F1 Grapevine: Williams Set to Side with Ecclestone
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Renault
NAS Jarrett Wins Dramatic Talladega
BTCC Collard Wins Race 3 at Brands
WTCC Jorg Muller Wins at Valencia
FV8 Porteiro Wins Estoril Race Two
WTCC Maiden Win for Gene and New Leon
BTCC Neal Champion, Plato Wins Race 2
DTM Paffett Dominates Istanbul Race
FV8 Zuber Wins as Kubica Takes Title
F1 Grapevine: Reports: Kimi-Ferrari Deal 'Done'
F1 McLaren Eager for Team Title
BTCC Eaves Wins as Neal Closes on Title
F1 Ferrari Ready to Agree on Test Limits
F1 Renault Hail Alonso's Off Track Abilities
MISC Pirro and Biela Clinch Title
WRC Lapworth Hails Atkinson Podium
WRC Solberg Crash Hands Gronholm Win
WRC Loeb's Route to the 2005 Title
WRC Loeb Enjoys Rare Supremacy
WRC Loeb Wins 2nd Consecutive Title
BTCC Neal to Use Eaves' Set-Up
WTCC Priaulx Not Giving Up on Title
BTCC Eaves on Maiden BTCC Pole
FV8 Porteiro Claims Race Two Pole
WTCC Gene Gets First Pole for New Leon
DTM Paffett Lands Pole Blow on Ekstrom
WRC Solberg: Conditions are Tough
F1 Renault will only Celebrate after Season
FV8 Gommendy Takes First Pole
WRC Solberg Stretches Out Lead
F2 Monfardini Hospitalised
MISC Organisers Expecting High Speeds
F1 Kanaan: Barrichello Will Fit in
F2 Q & A with Heikki Kovalainen
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: Michelin
F1 Japan Preview Quotes: BAR
NAS Sadler on Talladega Pole