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October 2011 News Archive

F1 Toro Rosso admits it misjudged Japanese Grand Prix qualifying
F1 Hamilton says Schumacher's move during qualifying was dangerous
F1 Japan Saturday quotes: Lotus
F1 Sebastian Vettel thrilled with 'tough' Japanese Grand Prix pole
F1 Button says he got all out of his car to secure second place on the grid at Suzuka
F1 Sebastian Vettel pips Jenson Button to secure 12th season pole at Suzuka
SUP V8 Supercars join Abu Dhabi Grand Prix bill for 2012
F1 Bernie Ecclestone pushing for meeting over Lotus and Renault name changes
F1 McLaren's Jenson Button stays on top in final practice at Suzuka
F1 High soft-tyre wear to create qualifying strategy dilemma at Suzuka
NAS Danica Patrick says her team choices will be key to her NASCAR transition
NAS Greg Biffle leads Roush Fenway team-mate Carl Edwards on front row at Kansas
ERC Guy Wilks takes early Rally of Scotland lead after night stages
NAS Clint Bowyer completes deal to join Michael Waltrip Racing
FV8 GP3 champion Valtteri Bottas leads list of newcomers set for Formula Renault 3.5 test
F1 David Coulthard's Japanese Grand Prix preview
F1 Suzuka's Top 10 Formula 1 moments
F1 Red Bull's rivals hope long-run pace is misleading
FV8 Wickens vows not to change approach for title decider
FV8 Albert Costa tops second Barcelona Formula Renault 3.5 test session as well
ERC P-G Andersson relieved to be back on gravel for Rally of Scotland
ERC Alister McRae says Rally of Scotland's opening night stages will be key tests
ERC Proton expects to show stronger pace in Scotland
MGP Damian Cudlin to stand in for Hector Barbera at Aspar Ducati in Australian Grand Prix
F3 Carlos Huertas leads Silverstone British Formula 3 practice
FV8 Mofaz Formula Renault 3.5 team to close
FV8 Albert Costa fastest in first Formula Renault 3.5 session in Barcelona finale
F1 Friday's press conference - Japan
F1 Japan Friday quotes: McLaren
F1 Button concedes McLaren has to improve to challenge Red Bull at Suzuka
F1 Senna hopes Renault can keep updates during Japanese Grand Prix weekend
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Renault
F1 Fernando Alonso expects podium finish at best for Ferrari in Japanese Grand Prix
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Force India
F1 Trulli says revised old-spec power steering is an improvement
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Virgin
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Sauber pleased with early signs from its major Suzuka upgrade package
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Toro Rosso buoyed by strong Friday practice form at Suzuka
F1 Liuzzi says lack of running will hurt him at the Japanese Grand Prix
F1 Japan Friday quotes: HRT
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Sauber
F1 Massa suggests Red Bull Racing may be out of reach at Suzuka
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Lotus
F1 Japan Friday quotes: Mercedes
F1 Mercedes encouraged by Suzuka practice progress after 'tricky' start
SUP Garth Tander leads opening qualifying for the Bathurst 1000
F1 Sebastian Vettel says Suzuka practice crash a reminder he must stay focused
F1 Jenson Button goes fastest in FP2 as Red Bull hints at ominous long-run pace
F1 Lotus and Renault's hopes of changing their team names rest with the F1 Commission
F1 Pirelli to make soft tyres the prime option for the Indian Grand Prix
F1 Nico Rosberg's future plans remain unchanged as he focusses on improving Mercedes
F1 Jenson Button fastest in Suzuka first practice as Sebastian Vettel crashes
F1 Schumacher: Clinching second title early will be just as satisfying for Vettel
F1 Sauber brings 'significant' upgrade to Japan in effort to boost constructors' position
F1 Rewarding motorsport's unsung heroes
F1 Setting the scene for Japan
MISC Magazine: New-look Mercedes in focus
NAS Revamped Phoenix oval given thumbs-up by NASCAR drivers
NAS Carl Edwards optimistic of remaining in NASCAR Chase contention
ERC Guy Wilks says there's no extra pressure on him ahead of home IRC event
F1 Webber determined to win a race in 2011 after difficult season
F1 Schumacher, Rosberg welcome technical staff shake-up
F3 Thirty-car entry for Macau F3 GP
F1 Lewis Hamilton says he is not dwelling on poor Formula 1 season
F1 Thursday's press conference - Japan
MISC McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award nominees for 2011 announced
F1 Alonso would take win over runner-up spot in the championship
F1 Vettel focusses on race and ignores title build-up in Japan
F2 Kevin Ceccon to do GP2 non-championship event at Abu Dhabi with Coloni
F1 Senna confident Renault will return to 'normal' form at Suzuka
F1 Trulli forced to use old power steering at Suzuka
F1 Button says the fight for the world championship is over
F1 Sutil sure Force India can catch Renault in the constructors' championship
F1 Massa says he has no plans to discuss Hamilton's driving standards with the FIA
F1 Perez confident Sauber will be strong at the Japanese Grand Prix
F1 Barrichello says Raikkonen could not do a better job for Williams in 2012
F1 Ricciardo hoping to put together 'complete' performance to Suzuka
F1 Bernie Ecclestone relaxed about European Court ruling on television rights
F1 Vettel set for glory and records in Japan
WRC Why Rally de France can't survive without Loeb
F1 The Japanese Grand Prix preview
F1 Alonso says runner-up spot not a lost cause, but concedes it will be hard
F1 McLaren fine with Hamilton's aggressive style
F1 Lowe says Button is 'crucial' to future McLaren cars
F1 Button secures new multi-year contract at McLaren
F1 Farmers threaten to disrupt Indian Grand Prix
F1 Webber: I will be stronger in 2012
F1 Pirelli still seeking Formula 1 tyre rules tweaks for 2012
F1 Deconstructing Formula 1: Airboxes
F1 Massa moves on from Hamilton clash
F2 GP2 adopts Formula 1-like tyre rules for 2012
F1 Ferrari says 2012 car will be "much more aggressive"
F1 Ferrari says no malicious intent in Smedley's radio message to Massa
MGP Honda on the brink of glory
F1 What Hamilton can learn from Andretti
MGP Simoncelli: Making waves in MotoGP
MGP Leading MotoGP riders content that Motegi race went ahead after radiation fears
NAS Goodyear extends NASCAR tyre supply deal through to 2017
INDY Kentucky winner Sarah Fisher Racing unsure of 2012 plans after sponsor exit
INDY Dario Franchitti not thinking about fourth title yet despite retaking IndyCar lead
F1 Sauber plays down Sergio Perez's Ferrari role
F1 Sauber says it is 'paying for mistakes' as Force India pulls away in standings
F1 Japan preview quotes: Williams
F1 Williams optimistic of significant progress in Japan
F1 Japan preview quotes: Virgin
F1 Japan preview quotes: Force India
MISC Weekend review and results round-up
F3 GP3's Alexander Sims and Mitch Evans join British F3 field for Silverstone finale
F1 Aldo Costa says rejoining ex-Ferrari colleagues at Mercedes was too tempting to turn down
DTM Bruno Spengler says Oschersleben damper failure cost him the DTM title
NAS Kurt Busch beats Johnson to Dover win
INDY Carpenter elated with maiden IndyCar win
INDY Power philosophical after costly pitlane collision
INDY Carpenter scores maiden IndyCar win as Franchitti reclaims championship lead
WRC Citroen takes blame for oil pump issue which caused Loeb's retirement
WRC Hirvonen moves into share of points lead after Solberg excluded
WRC Citroen says it is still backing Sebastien Loeb for title despite Sebastien Ogier's win
BTCC Matt Neal wins race three at Brands Hatch to reclaim British Touring Car points lead
DTM Martin Tomczyk elated to win DTM title with Valencia podium
BTCC Brands Hatch race two victory puts Jason Plato in British Touring Car Championship lead
MISC Mirko Bortolotti clinches Formula 2 title with Monza win
AGPS Adam Carroll wins at Mugello as Kevin Ceccon becomes Auto GP champion
DTM Martin Tomczyk takes DTM title at Valencia as Mattias Ekstrom wins race
AGPS Auto GP leader Kevin Ceccon relaxed about Mugello title decider
WRC Sebastien Ogier brings himself back into title hunt with Rally of France victory
BTCC Jason Plato gains ground in British Touring Car title fight with Brands Hatch victory
MGP Rossi says crash cost Ducati possible podium
MGP Stoner left to rue cost of off-track excursion
F3 Roberto Merhi takes F3 Euro Series title with Valencia win
MGP Bautista apologises to Rizla Suzuki squad after crashing out from fourth
MGP Lorenzo says an inspired Dani Pedrosa was in control at Motegi
WRC Sebastien Ogier hangs on to Rally of France lead as Dani Sordo closes in
MISC Bortolotti boosts title hopes by claiming pole at Monza
MOT2 Iannone wins in Motegi as Marquez captures championship lead
MOT3 Zarco scores maiden win after duel with title rival Terol at Motegi
MISC Peugeot's Franck Montagny, Stephane Sarrazin and Alex Wurz win the Petit Le Mans
INDY Will Power flies to Kentucky IndyCar pole as Dario Franchitti starts 11th
MISC Peugeot in front at Petit Le Mans' halfway point
WRC Yvan Muller wants World Rally Car for next WRC appearance as S2000 too slow
INDY Dixon stays on top in second practice at Kentucky
NAS Martin Truex Jr edges Kurt Busch for Dover NASCAR Sprint Cup pole
INDY Dixon denies Meira as Franchitti edges Power in first practice at Kentucky
MISC ORECA Peugeot leads Petit Le Mans amid early strategy shuffles and incidents
BTCC Jason Plato captures pole on Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit
F3 Marco Wittmann keeps slim F3 Euro Series title hopes alive with Valencia win
WRC Sebastien Ogier pulls out small lead over Dani Sordo in France
AGPS Luca Filippi plays down Auto GP title chances despite strong first race at Mugello
WRC Ford intends to use team orders in France to help Mikko Hirvonen
MISC Marinescu claims maiden win as Bortolotti all but secures title
AGPS Tambay wins to set up four-way championship fight in season finale
BTCC Reigning champion Jason Plato on top in second practice
DTM Mattias Ekstrom takes pole for Valencia DTM race for Audi
AGPS Adrien Tambay takes first Auto GP pole at Mugello
MGP Valentino Rossi quietly satisfied with progress made at Motegi
MGP Stoner hails fantastic start after sealing fourth consecutive pole
BTCC Neal heads Plato and Shedden in first practice at Brands Hatch
F1 Japan preview quotes: Lotus
F1 Tony Fernandes says Lotus has no excuse for reliability glitches
F3 Nigel Melker wins opening F3 Euro Series race at Valencia
F1 Japan preview quotes: Red Bull
F1 Bruno Senna: I'm still playing catch-up after early-season absence
MISC Marinescu edges Brundle to claim first pole of 2011 at Monza
F1 Japan preview quotes: Renault
AGPS Samuele Buttarelli tops first practice in Mugello
MGP Lorenzo hails 'unbelievable' pace after challenging Stoner for pole
DTM Miguel Molina stays on top in second DTM practice session at Valencia
WRC Dani Sordo and Mini ahead in huge Rally of France lead battle
MOT2 Marquez dominates Motegi qualifying to take seventh pole of 2011
MGP Stoner edges Lorenzo to claim his tenth pole of 2011 at Motegi
MOT3 Johann Zarco takes third pole of 2011 with commanding performance at Motegi
MGP Casey Stoner back ahead in final Japanese Grand Prix practice
NAS Earnhardt Ganassi Racing hires John Probst as new technical director