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