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October 2006 News Archive

MISC Carroll on stand-by for Wilson's seat
F2 Filippi dominates Paul Ricard test
F3 Di Resta: title success yet to sink in
WRC Loeb predicts tougher 2007 season
MISC A1GP looks to China to grow
F1 Klien 'excited' about F1 prospects
F3 Di Resta 'relieved' to win title
F1 Grapevine: Sainz enjoys Renault F1 outing
MISC Tracy staying loyal to Champ Car
DTM Frentzen hits out at Audi team
F1 Bell: damper ban made Renault hungrier
F1 Grapevine: Zanardi gets green light for F1 test
DTM Alesi grateful to Mercedes
NAS Stewart takes Atlanta win
F1 Speech: Montezemolo hails Schumacher
FV8 Parente wins, Danielsson takes title
F1 Schumacher not feeling retired yet
DTM Spengler wins season finale
WRC Loeb hopes to do New Zealand recce
F1 Todt to remain team boss for a while more
F1 Brawn hopes he will return to Ferrari
F1 Schumacher to help Ferrari select drivers
WRC Interview with Sebastien Loeb
F3 Summerton wins final race
FV8 McIntosh takes maiden pole
WRC Hirvonen wins, Loeb is champion
WRC Hirvonen closing in on maiden win
NAS Post-race Q&A with Montoya
NAS Harvick takes eighth season win
FV8 Dominant race 1 win for Danielsson
DTM Frentzen takes maiden DTM pole
WRC Hirvonen still ahead after day 2
F3 Di Resta champion as Guerrieri wins
FV8 Danielsson on Barcelona pole
DTM Tomczyk tops final practice
WRC Hirvonen maintains advantage
NAS Montoya feeling 'stressed out'
MISC Rookie award nominees revealed
F3 Di Resta closes in on title with pole
F1 Q & A with Renault's Rob White
WRC Hirvonen leads after dramatic day
FV8 Jarvis to make debut in Barcelona
F1 Brawn: Ferrari will win without me
F1 President says Renault in F1 to stay
WRC Gronholm rolls, Solberg leads
F1 McLaren will deliver, says Alonso
F1 Ecclestone says no to Imola reprieve
MISC Forsythe: Allmendinger out, Rice in
WRC Gronholm takes early lead in Oz
F1 Monteiro: new Spyker deal close
MISC Corvette drivers happy for team
F1 Michelin could supply tyres for testing
MISC Bourdais surprised by Allmendinger
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC The Observer
F1 Grapevine: Coulthard and Irvine for TV show
F1 Thankful Alonso says justice was done
MISC 2006 Brazilian GP: Facts & Stats
MISC The Complete 2006 Brazilian GP Review
MISC 2006 Brazilian GP Technical Review
MISC A Fitting Finale
MISC The Bambinos and the Banks
MISC Mission Accomplished
WTCC Giovanardi to race in Macau
F1 Schumacher not ruling out racing return
NAS Kenseth wants to up his game
F1 Massa won't 'lift a foot' for Raikkonen
F1 De Ferran: Schumacher has plenty to offer
F1 Audetto praises Aguri's fighting spirit
F1 Q & A with Michelin's Nick Shorrock
NAS Allmendinger to enter Atlanta race
F1 Briatore relieved after 'stressful' season
BTCC Howell wants full-time drive
F1 Interview with BMW's Mario Theissen
F1 Honda target title challenge in 2007
F1 Bridgestone agree to increase testing
F1 Montezemolo hails 'strongest' Schumacher
F1 Alonso seeks new motivation at McLaren
F1 Symonds: controversy devalued season
NAS Stewart critical of Roush rookie
F1 Spanish press hails 'new legend' Alonso
F1 Germany applauds Schumacher finale
F1 Grapevine: Paddock Life - Interlagos edition
F1 Q & A with Jean Todt
F1 Todt finds positive in Ferrari's defeat
NAS Johnson back in the Chase with win
F1 Webber completes hat-trick of collisions
F1 Grapevine: Fans bid teary farewell to Schumacher
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Spyker MF1
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Ferrari to reveal staff changes this week
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Michelin
F1 Michelin dedicate titles to Edouard
F1 Post-race press conference - Brazil
F1 Champion Alonso thankful to Renault
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Renault
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Q & A with Michael Schumacher
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: McLaren
F1 Raikkonen bemoans disappointing send-off
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Honda
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: BMW
F1 Theissen: BMW ahead of own targets
F1 Analysis: Alonso on road to greatness
F1 Schumacher: it just wasn't meant to be
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Toyota
F1 Toyota perplexed by suspension problems
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Williams
F1 Brazil Sunday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Schumacher retirement marks end of an era
F1 Button savours 'perfect' end of season
F1 Massa celebrates 'dream come true'
F1 Alonso pays tribute to Schumacher
F1 Massa wins in Brazil, Alonso is champion
F1 Todt: Schumacher right to retire
F1 Sam Michael's role to be redefined in 2007
F1 Dennis worried about PPV coverage
F1 Briatore: job not finished yet
MISC 1-2 for Audi at Laguna Seca
SUP Rick Kelly wins race three
MISC Philippe takes maiden win at Surfers
SUP Tander wins race two
MISC Tracy tops Surfers warm-up
F1 Alonso urges Renault to stay focused
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Spyker MF1
F1 Monteiro laments 'stupid mistake'
F1 Go for victory, Schumacher tells Massa
F1 Post-qualifying press conference - Brazil
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Toyota
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: McLaren
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Honda
F1 Button hindered by electronic problem
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Speed says faster than expected
F1 Heidfeld aims to keep Toyota at bay
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Renault
F1 Alonso hoping for 'quiet' race
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Williams
F1 Schumacher not making predictions
F1 Brazil Saturday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Trulli targets podium in Brazil
F1 Raikkonen rules out fighting for win
F1 Massa delighted after 'dream' pole
F1 Massa on pole as Schumacher hits trouble
F1 Interview with Mika Hakkinen
F1 Hakkinen: Schumacher will race again
F1 Ferrari set the pace in practice 3 - Brazil
F1 Klien confident of landing F1 seat
F1 Analysis: Brazil offers some uncertainty
F1 Analysis: Alonso can emulate Schumacher
F1 Toyota staff ambushed by gunmen in Brazil
MISC Zytek takes Laguna Seca pole
SUP Todd Kelly wins race one
MISC Drivers unhappy with tyre chicanes
MISC Power retains Surfers Paradise pole
SUP Todd Kelly takes Surfers pole
MISC Forsythe 1-2 in Saturday practice
F1 Friday's press conference - Brazil
NAS Busch takes sixth season pole
F1 Toro Rosso duo expecting tough weekend
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Spyker MF1
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Montagny 'sad' on last day at Super Aguri
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Honda
F1 Button upbeat about Honda's speed
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: BMW
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Toyota
F1 Trulli encouraged by Friday performance
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Renault
F1 Alonso won't push for victory on Sunday
F1 Schumacher insists title is out of reach
F1 Brazil Friday quotes: Williams
F1 Wurz fastest in practice 2 - Brazil
F1 Raikkonen quickest in practice 1 - Brazil
F1 Williams: AT&T deal will 'invigorate' team
F1 Heidfeld unruffled by attention to Kubica
F1 Webber: GPDA must continue safety push
F1 Ferrari close to new engine deals
F1 BMW to run Vettel on Fridays next year
SUP Rick Kelly fastest in qualifying
MISC Power on Surfers provisional pole
MISC Bourdais heads opening practice
F1 Grapevine: Massa, Todt visit children's hospital
F1 Fisichella: Piquet will have to wait
F1 Fisichella wants all-Renault front row
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Spyker MF1
F1 Alonso: drivers' title is main priority
F1 Thursday's press conference - Brazil
F1 Button: Ecclestone is wrong
F1 Q & A with Michael Schumacher
NAS Montoya predicts tough Busch debut
F1 Massa vows to play fair in Brazil
WEC Few changes for Diesel cars
F1 BMW confirm Kubica, Heidfeld for 2007
F1 Barrichello laments slow start of season
F1 Imola still hoping for a reprieve
NAS Kahne staying calm in title chase
F1 BAT bids farewell to Formula One
F1 Williams to announce new title sponsor
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Bridgestone
F1 Fisichella to get engine boost for Brazil
F1 Webber: Williams move a 'costly mistake'
NAS Papis to race at Texas
F1 Cosworth's chances of F1 return dashed
F1 FIA approves safety car rules shake-up
F1 WMSC reveals 2007-08 rules changes
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Dodgy Business
MISC From the Pulpit
MISC Paul Position
MISC Brazilian GP Preview: Facts & Stats
MISC The 2006 Brazilian GP Preview
MISC Understanding the New Engine Rules
MISC New Kid in Town: Interview with Sebastian Vettel
MISC Broken Wings: Interview with Christian Klien
MISC Bourdais focused on enjoying race
F3 Strong line-up for Macau
F1 Ecclestone expects fair play in Brazil
F1 Ecclestone: Button not dedicated enough
F3 Di Resta: it's not over yet
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Michelin
F1 Massa ready to give up home win
MISC Carroll still chasing drive
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Williams
F1 Webber targets strong send-off
NAS Gordon gives up on title
MISC Power wants first podium at home
F1 Q & A with Toyota's Pascal Vasselon
F1 Piquet wants Fisichella's job
F1 Paffett free to find drive elsewhere
F1 Q & A with Tiago Monteiro
F1 Monteiro convinced he'll stay at Spyker
F1 Schumacher vows to attack in Brazil
F1 Grapevine: Sainz to get taste of Renault's F1 car
F1 EU refers Italy to Court of Justice
DTM Fifth title 'special' for Schneider
F3 Vettel: title hopes gone
F1 Briatore: ING deal good news for F1
F1 Renault going for victory in Brazil
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Renault
F1 Alonso taking nothing for granted
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Toyota
NAS Montoya has eventful Iowa race
F1 Ralf won't miss Michael
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Super Aguri
BTCC Howell wins season finale
BTCC Champion Neal wins race two
DTM Spengler wins, Schneider takes title
F3 Antinucci wins Le Mans race two
BTCC Neal clinches second title
WRC Gronholm takes vital Turkish win
NAS Kahne boosts hopes with Lowe's win
WRC Subaru buoyed despite retirement
WRC Gronholm leading Ford one-two
GT Zakspeed take pole at Adria
BTCC Howell on pole, Neal nears title
DTM Spengler beats Kristensen to pole
F3 Di Resta takes crucial Le Mans win
WRC Gronholm remains in control
DTM Green sets the pace at Le Mans
INDY Michigan completes 2007 schedule
NAS Blaney's win, Harvick's title at Lowe's
WRC Solberg ends day on a high
F1 Button targets strong end of season
F1 Brazil preview quotes: Honda
F1 Jerez vows to make safety changes
F3 Van der Garde takes Le Mans pole
F1 Williams, BMW complete Jerez test
F1 McLaren sure to return to winning ways
WRC Gronholm extends lead in Turkey
NAS Riggs on pole again at Lowe's
WTCC Magnussen joins BMW for Macau
F1 Q & A with Damon Hill
MISC Wirth to make debut with Coyne
INDY Infineon confirmed for 2007
F1 BMW focused on beating Toyota
F1 Brazil preview quotes: McLaren
F1 Brazil preview quotes: BMW
F1 Michelin won't play it too safe in Brazil
F1 Q & A with Michelin's Nick Shorrock
F1 Toyota frustrated by Trulli's tactics
F1 McLaren confirm de la Rosa for Brazil
WRC Gronholm dominates in the wet
F1 Badoer bets on Ferrari 1-2 for Brazil
F1 Schumacher goes even faster at Jerez
MISC Porsche stick with Penske for '07
WRC Storms hit service park
F1 Renault rue lack of 'sporting spirit'
F1 De la Rosa convinced he'll race in Brazil
F1 Fisichella predicts stronger 2007 season
NAS Johnson pleased for Vickers
F1 Ferrari still baffled by engine failure
F1 Schumacher sets blistering pace at Jerez
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC The Observer
MISC 2006 Japanese GP: Facts & Stats
MISC The Complete 2006 Japanese GP Review
MISC 2006 Japanese GP Technical Review
MISC Daylight
MISC The Suzuka Roller Coaster: Interview with Pat Symonds
MISC Out of Luck
BTCC Neal: SEAT have thrown it away
F1 Customer cars could lead to legal action
WTCC Menu penalised for Macau
MISC Briscoe not setting targets
F1 Grapevine: Webber unveils Tasmania race team
MISC Pizzonia rejoins Rocketsports for Oz
F1 Gene fastest as testing resumes at Jerez
DTM Schneider: title not secure yet
NAS Earnhardt positive despite late crash
BTCC Neal concerned about ballast
F1 Honda confident after new engine debut
F1 Schumacher will still join Jerez test
F1 Renault may hold back new engine
MISC Briscoe in for da Matta in final races
F1 Brazil still a turn on
WTCC Ballast only consolation for Rydell
MISC Sears disappointed with drivers
F1 Spanish press anticipate Alonso title
F1 Italy praises Schumacher's sportsmanship
WTCC Priaulx upbeat despite poor weekend
F1 Hill warns Alonso not to relax
NAS Vickers feeling 'mixed emotions'
MISC Hinchcliffe critical of Yoong
WTCC Nine drivers in WTCC title showdown
F1 Briatore: no sympathy for Schumacher
F1 Teams sign off 2007 testing agreement
F1 Symonds urges Schumacher not to give up
NAS Montoya confirmed for Iowa race
NAS Controversial maiden win for Vickers
F1 Q & A with Pat Symonds
F1 Grapevine: Paddock Life - Suzuka edition
WTCC Jorg Muller wins race two
MISC Yoong completes Brno double
WTCC Victory brings Farfus into title battle
F1 Montezemolo: Ferrari won't give up
F1 Q & A with Jean Todt
F1 Ferrari vow to fight until the end
F1 Post-race press conference - Japan
MISC Yoong wins comfortably at Brno
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Sato happy with 'fantastic' result
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Bridgestone
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: McLaren
F1 Raikkonen bemoans poor qualifying
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Toyota
F1 Toyota duo were expecting more
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Renault
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Spyker MF1
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Honda
F1 Button enjoys last Suzuka outing
F1 Renault taking nothing for granted
SUP Lowndes, Whincup win Bathurst
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: BMW
F1 Pleased Heidfeld rues tyre choice
F1 Q & A with Michael Schumacher
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Williams
F1 Japan Sunday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Schumacher concedes the title to Alonso
F1 Downbeat Brawn 'not giving up'
F1 Alonso savours 'deserved' victory
F1 Alonso nears title after Japanese GP win
NAS Rookie Gilliland takes Talladega pole
F1 Williams hopes Ferrari 'sort out' Raikkonen
F1 Dennis impressed with 'faultless' Alonso
F1 Symonds certain of fair fight with Ferrari
F1 Renault pin hopes on Bridgestone graining
F1 Renault set to reveal ING as title sponsor
MISC Reid earns pole for New Zealand
WTCC Farfus secures last gasp pole
F1 Mixed emotions as Suzuka era ends
F1 McLaren yet to decide on Brazil line-up
MISC Rahal leads final practice
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: McLaren
F1 Post-qualifying press conference - Japan
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: MF1 Spyker
F1 Q & A with Fernando Alonso
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Schumacher delighted with Ferrari form
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Honda
F1 Button predicts difficult race
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Toyota
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: BMW
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Sato left hoping for more
SUP Skaife takes Bathurst pole
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Renault
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Williams
F1 Rosberg glad to be back in the top ten
F1 Coulthard blames lack of grip for struggle
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 De la Rosa rues wrong tyre choice
F1 Briatore critical of 'little' Massa
F1 Ralf hopeful of podium finish
F1 Massa predicts stronger race for Ferrari
F1 Alonso fears Ferrari are untouchable
F1 Massa on pole; Ferrari dominate in Japan
F1 Schumacher fastest in practice 3 - Japan
F1 Ferrari confident of engine reliability
NAS Montoya finishes third at Talladega
MISC Germany back on top in practice
MISC France top rookie driver practice
F1 Schumacher to go out in 'classic style'
WRC Gronholm not thinking of title
F1 Friday's press conference - Japan
F1 Schumacher cancels break to test at Jerez
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Spyker MF1
F1 Brawn: Alonso row won't hurt Renault
SUP Skaife sets hot pace in qualifying
F1 Ferrari tell Renault to play it fair
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Yamamoto delighted after home outing
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Honda
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Toyota
F1 Trulli hoping for strong weekend
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Fisichella: no issues with Alonso
F1 Q & A with Fernando Alonso
F1 Japan Friday quotes: BMW
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Williams
F1 Schumacher enjoys 'normal' Friday
F1 Raikkonen downbeat on victory chances
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Renault
F1 Alonso says no problems with Renault
F1 Fisichella fastest in practice 2 - Japan
F1 Contract situation no worry for Vettel
F1 Grapevine: Ilmor confirm Portugal MotoGP debut
F1 Davidson tops wet practice 1 - Japan
F1 Briatore clears the air with Alonso
NAS Montoya on front row for race debut
WRC McRae pleased with Xsara test
F1 Analysis: past comebacks give rivals hope
MISC Hulkenberg confident for Brno
BTCC SEAT enter three cars for Silverstone
NAS Ambrose steps up to Busch for '07
F1 Briatore: Renault have quickest car
F1 Bridgestone confident over rain tyres
F1 Japan preview quotes: McLaren
F1 Thursday's press conference - Japan
F1 Schumacher hopes experience helps
F1 Q & A with Giancarlo Fisichella
F1 Fisichella surprised by Alonso's comments
F1 Japan preview quotes: Spyker-MF1
F1 Alonso feels Renault deserted him in China
F1 Glock's BMW test postponed
F1 Heidfeld apologises to Yamamoto
F1 Renault reshuffle their pitstop crew
F1 Interview: Ralf backs brother to title
F2 Zuber ends Paul Ricard test on top
F1 Spyker keep a lid on expectations
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Dodgy Business
MISC From the Pulpit
F1 Japan preview quotes: Michelin
F1 Grapevine: Design Liuzzi's race boots!
MISC The 2006 Japanese GP Preview
MISC 2006 Chinese GP: Facts & Stats
MISC The Complete 2006 Chinese GP Review
MISC 2006 Chinese GP Technical Review
MISC Chinese Checkers
MISC Talking Points: Behind the scenes of the Chinese GP
F1 Ralf bullish on Suzuka chances
MISC McIntosh set for return
MISC Kerr replaces Manning for Brno
F1 BMW in no rush to confirm drivers
F1 F1 heading for customer car row
F1 Williams backs Hamilton for McLaren drive
WRC Loeb uncertain of return date
F1 Japan preview quotes: Super Aguri
WRC Exclusive Q&A with Colin McRae
F2 Pantano tops first day of testing
NAS Johnson: we're not out of it
F1 Glock to test for BMW Sauber
F1 Toyota target Suzuka podium
F1 Fuji circuit expects to be big draw
F1 Honda confident over new engine
F1 Honda not planning to change line-up
WRC Subaru retain Atkinson for 2007
F1 F1 bosses close to testing agreement
F1 Buoyant Button looking for Suzuka podium
F1 Japan preview quotes: Bridgestone
INDY Teams commence Indianapolis test
F1 Grapevine: McLaren to sell business software
MISC France satisfied with performance
F1 Japan preview quotes: Honda
F1 Japan preview quotes: Renault
NAS Stewart: we had nothing to lose
F1 Japan preview quotes: Williams
F1 Korea to build harbour side circuit
F1 McLaren set for 2007 image overhaul
F3 Senna hits out at Conway
F1 Interview with Renault's Pat Symonds
F1 Renault remain bullish on titles chances
MISC Dutch delighted with home showing
BTCC 2007 regulations revealed
F1 Japan preview quotes: Toyota
F1 Grapevine: Ferrari: Spyker deal limited to F1
F2 Conway to test for Arden this week
F1 German media cheer Schumacher's win
F1 South Korean GP confirmed for 2010
F1 Honda baffled by Button tyre problem
F1 Brawn still fears Michelin swing
F1 Bridgestone wet tyre rethink still possible
NAS Stewart takes bizarre Kansas win
F1 Grapevine: Paddock Life - Shanghai edition
F3 Buurman wins season finale
FV8 Maldonado takes fourth season win
MISC Germany take maiden A1 win
F1 China Sunday quotes: Spyker MF1
F1 Q & A with Jean Todt
F1 Ferrari 'learning' from Renault tactics
F1 Fry praises 'secret weapon' Button
F1 Japan preview quotes: BMW
F3 Watts takes sensational Thruxton win
F1 Alonso wants more from his tyres
F1 Post-race press conference - China
FV8 Gommendy on pole for race 2
F1 China Sunday quotes: Ferrari
F1 China Sunday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 China Sunday quotes: BMW
F1 Heidfeld hits out at Albers, Sato
MISC Dominant win for South Africa
F1 Schumacher savours unexpected win
F1 China Sunday quotes: Bridgestone
F1 China Sunday quotes: Honda
F1 Happy Button enjoys 'fun' race
F1 China Sunday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 China Sunday quotes: McLaren
F1 Raikkonen: I could have won
F1 Renault making no excuses for missed win
F1 China Sunday quotes: Renault
F1 China Sunday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Coulthard: Massa crash cost me point
F1 China Sunday quotes: Williams
F1 Webber ends Williams' points drought
F1 China Sunday quotes: Toyota
F1 Toyota aim to bounce back in Japan
F1 Fisichella happy to regain third place
F1 Alonso laments tyre problems
F1 Schumacher hails championship 'miracle'
F1 Schumacher ties Alonso with China win
F1 Safety car start considered in China
F1 Ralf: GPDA now needs to focus on safety
F1 Engine makers and FIA agree on rules
F1 Bridgestone to rethink wet tyres for Japan
MISC Audi dominate Petit Le Mans
NAS Harvick all but secures Busch title