October 2010
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October 2010 Formula 1 News Headlines
30 October: Bulgaria would replace Hungary, Turkey GPs - promoter
30 October: Williams hopes to keep Hulkenberg for 2011
30 October: D'Ambrosio close to 2011 Virgin race deal - Boullier
29 October: Amid Lotus seat uncertainty, Trulli travels to US
29 October: Sutil rules out replacing Schumacher at Mercedes
29 October: Whitmarsh backs Button's desire to push on
29 October: Barrichello's seat also not secure at Williams
29 October: Button vows to keep pushing for drivers' title
29 October: Barrichello hopes to stay with Williams in 2011
29 October: Senna in talks for Lotus-Renault switch - report
29 October: Rome GP 'letter of intent' expires in 2010 - mayor
29 October: Mosley denies Todt coup reports and F1 comeback
29 October: SingTel denies sealing new Singapore GP deal
29 October: Bulgaria keeps moving towards F1 race deal
29 October: No F1 return for Raikkonen in 2011 - manager
28 October: Not all of F1 worried about life after Ecclestone
28 October: Horner exit rumours 'stupid and unfair' - Berger
28 October: Korean companies waiting before entering F1
28 October: Ecclestone confirms SingTel staying with Singapore GP
28 October: No Portimao on 2011 winter test schedule
28 October: Interlagos improves F1 safety after fatal crash
28 October: Ecclestone gives finger to zimmer-frame gift
28 October: Barrichello's seat also not secure at Williams - rumour
28 October: New F1 cost-cutting deal slackened for future
28 October: HRT buys former F1 team Toyota - report
28 October: Ecclestone, Todt, agreed 'peace' in Korea - report
28 October: Red Bull's Horner vows equality for Vettel
28 October: Berger's claims about Webber crash 'ridiculous' - boss
27 October: Alguersuari admits to eyeing Webber's seat for 2012
27 October: Boss Brawn to have lesser role in 2011 - report
27 October: Raikkonen close to staying in rally with Citroen - boss
27 October: Bottas accepts Williams' Abu Dhabi test axe
27 October: Alonso in same league as Senna, Schumacher - Berger
27 October: Perez denies Telmex looking to buy Sauber
27 October: Horner admits Vettel engine situation 'not ideal'
27 October: Berger sure Red Bull will not deploy team orders
27 October: Bank loan could send Renault into spin - report
26 October: Berger says Webber tried to take out title rivals
26 October: Alonso not expecting to win title in Brazil
26 October: GPDA pushes for more influence in F1 decisions
26 October: RBR messed up 'great opportunity' in 2010 - Alesi
26 October: Title support from Button 'would be fantastic' - Hamilton
26 October: Only 'disaster' to take title from Alonso - Briatore
26 October: Williams not denying HRT technical supply reports
26 October: Epsilon Euskadi not giving up on F1 ambitions
25 October: Hulkenberg has not lost Williams seat yet - Weber
25 October: Korea GP vows to solve problems for 2011
25 October: Sauber slams 'unsporting' Ferrari and McLaren crews
25 October: Government must save Spa GP insists Ecclestone
25 October: Sao Paulo mayor not worried about losing Brazil GP
25 October: Button not yet ready to help Hamilton's title charge
25 October: Schumacher brothers urge Red Bull to use team orders
25 October: Yeongam GP wants Korean team and driver in F1
25 October: Lotus to build wind tunnel in UK
24 October: Button will help Hamilton 'voluntarily' - Whitmarsh
24 October: Button should help Hamilton now, thinks Horner
24 October: Vettel failure a surprise admits Red Bull
24 October: Alonso leads title as Red Bulls falter in Korea
24 October: 10 minute delay for Korea GP safety car start
24 October: Cars spinning before joining grid for Korea GP
24 October: More rain heading to wet Yeongam for Korea GP
24 October: Brawn commits to Mercedes but thinking about retiring
24 October: Money to play role in 2011 driver decision - Head
24 October: Talk of Ferrari switch 'not realistic' - Kubica
24 October: FIA cannot guarantee Spa's F1 race - Todt
24 October: 2011 Mercedes car 'more innovative' than W01 - Haug
24 October: First run down straights 'crucial' for Red Bull
24 October: Klien could return to HRT seat in 2010 - report
24 October: Yeongam very wet hours before Korean GP
24 October: Heidfeld eyes 2011 openings at Renault, Force India
24 October: Renault finally signs Lotus engine contract
23 October: F1 paddock expecting race-day rain at Yeongam
23 October: Ecclestone advocates hands-off approach for Todt
23 October: Briatore 'to help F1 put on show' - Ecclestone
23 October: Report - HRT to buy Williams gearbox in 2011
23 October: Brawn admits days numbered if 2011 car also bad
23 October: Red Bull 'has been against Webber' in 2010 - Villeneuve
23 October: Whitmarsh, Button, aim mind games at Red Bull
23 October: Rumour - Chandhok to Lotus for 2011
23 October: Alonso doubts Rossi to become Ferrari teammate
23 October: Renault confirms no Lotus engine deal yet
23 October: Webber has fresh engine for Korea
23 October: Boullier encouraged as Kubica sets pace in Korea
22 October: FIA to remove pit entry white line overnight
22 October: Drivers concerned about Yeongam pit entry
22 October: FIA to reinforce 90-day new track rule for future
22 October: Long straight set to be Korean headache for Red Bull
22 October: Haug thinks conditions for Porsche entry unlikely
22 October: Red Bull admits to 'building team around Vettel'
22 October: Naming dispute holding up more Lotus news
22 October: Dust, snakes and nails on Korea's new track
22 October: Webber rubbishes attempts to pre-empt title outcome
22 October: Pirelli tyre 'different' to 2010 Bridgestone ? de la Rosa
22 October: Today's F1 chargers recreate 1986 title finale photo
22 October: Changes looming for struggling Mercedes GP
22 October: Lack of sponsorship hurting drivers' 2011 chances
21 October: Vodafone extends McLaren sponsorship through 2013
21 October: Spa in 'negotiations' over Belgian GP - official
21 October: 'Selfish' Alonso is title favourite - Berger
21 October: Van der Garde and sponsor McGregor eye 2011 Virgin seat
21 October: Karthikeyan's sponsors eye 2011 Force India seat
21 October: German workers helped Korea to get F1 track ready
21 October: Ecclestone happy after visit to India F1 site
20 October: Korea surface won't break up insists Tilke
20 October: Hulkenberg out, Maldonado in for 2011 - report
20 October: F1's travellers report first impressions from Korea
20 October: Wet weather possible for Korea F1 event
20 October: Villeneuve moves sights from F1 to Australia
20 October: Abu Dhabi young driver test lineup takes shape
19 October: Mosley preparing Todt attack and 'comeback' - report
19 October: Petrov to stay in F1 'for years' - manager
19 October: Vettel has 'speed edge' over Webber - Mateschitz
19 October: Title target was 'lack of humility' by Schumacher - Prost
19 October: Volkswagen to discuss F1 foray in November - Stuck
19 October: Senna prepares for Korea with F1 game, not simulator
19 October: Sutil expects Force India to be beaten by Williams
19 October: Rival teams' title approach 'interesting' - Domenicali
19 October: Female DTM driver Stoddart wants F1 test
19 October: Alguersuari now sure Toro Rosso keeping same drivers
19 October: De la Rosa 'happy' to be in 2011 talks with HRT
19 October: Title challengers asked Chandhok about Korea
19 October: Briatore flags 2013 as year for F1 return
19 October: Korea was in doubt and Spa is now - Ecclestone
19 October: Singapore to host at least four more F1 races
18 October: Kubica heads to Korea after podium result in rally
18 October: Construction of Korea F1 track city to begin in 2011
18 October: Durango admits NASCAR foray more likely than F1
18 October: Struggling Williams considers Hulkenberg axe - reports
18 October: Even at 80, Ecclestone not looking to slow down
18 October: Korea's Hyundai 'not interested' in F1 - report
18 October: F1 bosses consider two-day weekend for F1
18 October: Todt says F1 race unlikely for Africa
18 October: Wolff could increase Williams stake to 49pc
18 October: F1 braced for difficult week in Korea
15 October: No gearbox penalty for Hamilton in Korea - Whitmarsh
15 October: Horner promises no team orders for title finale
15 October: Massa happy with Ferrari's full support amid trough
15 October: Kobayashi ready to be 2011 'team leader' - Sauber
15 October: New F-duct helping Red Bull on straights - report
15 October: Deal reached to stage Russia GP in 2014 - Putin
14 October: Ecclestone in Russia for GP contract signing
14 October: Rosberg thinks dominance not fully recognised
14 October: Praise from Jordan as Schumacher urges team unity
14 October: Report hints at Force India or McLaren move for Bell
14 October: Sergio Perez to make Sauber test debut next month
14 October: Ricciardo will win in F1 says 2010 team boss
14 October: BMW set to announce 2012 DTM plans
14 October: Austrian investor's Williams share is 10pc - report
14 October: Sauber ousting 'hurt' admits de la Rosa
14 October: Webber happy to settle for second at Suzuka
14 October: Abu Dhabi expects season finale sellout
14 October: Putin in Sochi to sign 2014 F1 race contract
13 October: Group Lotus has no plans for F1 move yet
13 October: Sauber not commenting on Panasonic rumours
13 October: Lotus to confirm new Trulli contract before Korea - report
13 October: Williams' Hulkenberg decision not imminent - Parr
13 October: Teams hope Bob Bell finds new job in F1
13 October: Alonso urges Massa's help for 'decisive' Korea GP
13 October: Also Buemi admires Kobayashi's fighting spirit
13 October: Official admits Korea venue not fully completed
12 October: Whiting confirms Korean track approved for race
12 October: Rossi admits switch to F1 'superpower' now unlikely
12 October: Footage shows Vettel almost jumping Suzuka start
12 October: Red Bull rivals increase off-track title pressure
12 October: Rumour - Panasonic back to F1 with Sauber?
12 October: FIA approves Korea circuit for inaugural race
12 October: Whiting 'positive' during Korea inspection - official
11 October: Red Bull's driver rivalry in spotlight for title fight
11 October: 'Super' Kobayashi thrilled TV-watching Kubica
11 October: McLaren duo dropping out of 2010 title contention
11 October: McLaren used Button as 'sacrificial lamb' - Horner
11 October: Ferrari gives Massa 'Italian ultimatum' - report
11 October: Schumacher says car 'not always same' as Rosberg's
11 October: FIA official told Korea to host GP - report
11 October: Red Bull still legal amid latest flexing saga
10 October: Horner 'knows' Korean GP to go ahead
10 October: Petrov to drop five grid places in Korea
10 October: McLaren hopes to avoid Korea penalty for Hamilton
10 October: 'Bubble car' embarrasses Hamilton in drivers parade
10 October: No further penalty for Hamilton after Williams protest
10 October: McLaren duo disagree over 2010 car influence
10 October: Schumacher to base 2012 decision on form next year - brother
10 October: Suzuka in talks for new GP contract beyond 2011
10 October: Hamilton struggling with ear infection at Suzuka
10 October: Warm and sunny but Suzuka damp for qualifying
09 October: Ecclestone waits for Russia to sign GP deal
09 October: F1 needs 'monsoon' tyres to avoid Suzuka situations
09 October: Five-place gearbox penalty for Hamilton
09 October: Report - F1 team Lotus loses support of Chapman family
09 October: Damp Suzuka track likely for Sunday qualifying
09 October: Ecclestone vows to help Porsche enter F1
09 October: FIA confirms Sunday qualifying for Suzuka
09 October: Whiting admits Sunday qualifying likely
09 October: FIA announces another qualifying delay
09 October: Austin races against time for planning permission
09 October: FIA delays qualifying at sodden Suzuka
09 October: Whiting wants to begin qualifying at 2pm
09 October: FIA reserves Sunday morning slot for Suzuka qualifying
09 October: Green light for very wet final practice
09 October: Ecclestone insists Korean GP 'is on'
08 October: Di Resta takes step away from Force India debut
08 October: Qualifying rain begins at Suzuka
08 October: Engine makers want F1 to keep V8s beyond 2012
08 October: Mercedes losing money on F1 merchandise in 2010
08 October: Team member races from UK to fix Hamilton's wing
08 October: Official says Porsche 'can afford' own F1 team
08 October: German drivers answer rumours about F1 futures
08 October: 'I need a Red Bull' jokes Rosberg at Suzuka
08 October: Journalist apologised to Massa for Barrichello quote
08 October: Saturday wash-out predicted at Suzuka
08 October: Vodka sponsor gives Petrov another boost
08 October: Morning crash for Hamilton at Suzuka
07 October: Alonso, Webber, doubt Massa key to 2010 title
07 October: Koreans begin to lay top asphalt on Thursday
07 October: F1 teams to discuss pitlane closure rule
07 October: Renault hits back after angry Raikkonen jibe
07 October: Maldonado linked to Hulkenberg's Williams seat
07 October: Senna, Yamamoto, to keep 2010 HRT cockpits - report
07 October: Barcelona to host next Pirelli tyre test
07 October: Kobayashi first Japanese driver without sponsors - Sauber
07 October: Peter Sauber and Ecclestone not in Japan
07 October: Sun out at Suzuka but rain clouds loom
07 October: German report says 2011 last chance for Schumacher
07 October: Glock, Sutil, eyed Perez's Sauber seat - report
07 October: Alan Jones to be F1 steward in Korea
07 October: Appeal court reverses Force India sponsor ruling
07 October: Massa is a 'number 1 driver' - Montezemolo
06 October: Massa denies supporting role to be permanent
06 October: Former boss Bob Bell leaves Renault
06 October: Korea to complete track day before FIA inspection
06 October: Whitmarsh thinks FIA tests have slowed Red Bull
06 October: Force India admits 'seat available' for 2011
06 October: No Williams vacancy for 2011 says reserve Bottas
06 October: Telmex denies buying partial control of Sauber
06 October: Johnny Cecotto Jr eyes 2011 Lotus test seat
06 October: Rain looms for weekend's Japanese GP
06 October: HRT to announce Suzuka drivers 'soon' - team
06 October: Angry Raikkonen rules out F1 return with Renault
05 October: Dutch GP2 driver eyes 2011 F1 debut
05 October: HRT's 'regular drivers' to race at Suzuka - Kolles
05 October: Heidfeld in talks for 2011 race seat - manager
05 October: HRT driver lineup unclear for Suzuka
05 October: Mallya in talks to buy club from Ecclestone
05 October: Lotus to use Red Bull gearbox in 2011
05 October: GP2 champ Maldonado lost Sauber seat battle to Perez
05 October: Sauber insists 'no plans' to sell Swiss team
05 October: Sauber signs Perez and sponsor Telmex for 2011
05 October: Renault still weighing up Petrov versus Raikkonen
04 October: Carmaker Renault still interested in F1 team - boss
04 October: Lauda scoffs at Raikkonen return reports
04 October: De la Rosa not looking for 2011 test driver job
04 October: Lotus paid to end Cosworth contract - report
04 October: Citroen waiting for Raikkonen's F1 decision
04 October: Schumacher comeback decision 'a disaster' - Irvine
04 October: 'Best driver' Alonso will win 2010 title - Lauda
04 October: Flexible cars saga did not slow Red Bull - Newey
04 October: US GP misses FIA circuit planning deadline
03 October: Williams considered engine switch says co-owner
03 October: Webber vows to attack despite points lead
02 October: Cosworth confirms three F1 teams for 2011
02 October: Fiat 'would consider' selling some Ferrari shares
01 October: Vettel to be 'aggressive', Webber 'defensive' - Marko
01 October: Porsche to consider F1 foray says new CEO Mueller
01 October: 'No value' in beating Schumacher now - Hamilton
01 October: Korean tyre maker Kumho eyes F1
01 October: Decision to focus on Alonso 'right' - Montezemolo