October 2012
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October 2012 Formula 1 News Headlines
31 October: Webber, Hulkenberg 'too tall' for Ferrari - report -
31 October: Sauber confirms Hulkenberg, no word on Kobayashi -
31 October: Schu would have won races for Sauber - Alonso -
31 October: Sutil's manager says Force India talks 'not concrete' -
31 October: Raikkonen not ruling out return to Ferrari, McLaren -
31 October: Hembery doubts 'tyre war' to return to F1 -
31 October: Senna doubts 2012 title to go down to the wire -
31 October: Alonso says Ferrari row reports 'not true' -
30 October: Force India needs fast driver, not pay-driver - Szafnauer -
30 October: Barrichello refusing to rule out F1 return -
30 October: Alonso furious at Ferrari in India - report -
30 October: Sandstorm in Abu Dhabi -
30 October: Lauda insists Brawn's top job not endangered -
30 October: Red Bull still counting on Webber's team spirit -
29 October: Vettel-Ferrari rumour 'to upset Red Bull' - Marko -
29 October: Sutil could replace Hulkenberg in 2013 - Mallya -
29 October: Lotus says Raikkonen staying in 2013 -
29 October: Marko says Buemi could go to Force India -
29 October: Webber apologised after press conference snub -
29 October: Grosjean 'has his place' after India performance - boss -
29 October: Paul Ricard seeking more talks with Ecclestone -
29 October: Keep politics out of F1 - Karthikeyan -
29 October: Vettel cannot wrap up 2012 title in Abu Dhabi -
29 October: Ecclestone rules out 'electric in the pitlane' in 2014 -
28 October: Ecclestone 'ready' to agree France GP return -
28 October: Vettel's title lead grows in India -
28 October: Ecclestone wants Force India switch for Karthikeyan -
28 October: Schumacher to keep 2012 Mercedes for collection -
28 October: Ferrari allowed to keep navy stickers for race -
28 October: Ecclestone now concedes V6s arriving in 2014 -
28 October: Perez apologised after Korea conflict - Button -
28 October: Lotus team to sell to 'Malaysian' - rumour -
28 October: Vettel hits back at Alonso's 'Newey' jibes -
28 October: Mallya hits back at media hostility at home GP -
28 October: No orders, but Red Bull counting on Webber 'intelligence' -
28 October: Ecclestone pushing for F1 'budget cap' -
27 October: Ecclestone tips Vettel for Schumacher-like greatness -
27 October: Force India not confirming Hulkenberg exit -
27 October: Di Resta admits need to spice up image -
27 October: Ecclestone confirms Hockenheim talks over 2013 -
27 October: Schumacher with injured knee in India -
27 October: Karthikeyan not good enough for Force India - boss -
27 October: Ecclestone would consider another Indian GP -
27 October: Horner 'comfortable' with Red Bull's spending -
27 October: McLaren defends mosquito-ridden hotel -
27 October: Bottas still hoping for 2013 Williams debut -
27 October: Raikkonen admits Lotus budget held team back -
27 October: Leimer pulls the plug on Sauber test -
27 October: Hamilton not expecting immediate success at Mercedes -
27 October: Ferrari denies navy flag logo is 'political' -
27 October: Teams to try 2013 tyres in Brazil -
27 October: Angry Perez says 'no reason' to skip India practice -
26 October: Ecclestone to act as Ferrari gesture sparks controversy -
26 October: Unwell Perez back on track in India -
26 October: Gutierrez steps in for unwell Perez in practice -
26 October: Ferrari not taking sides in political standoff -
26 October: Ferrari 'all talk and no updates' - Alonso -
26 October: 'Mozzies' a buzzword in the Buddh paddock -
26 October: Grosjean happy to 'lose places' to avoid start crashes -
26 October: Kovalainen facing Caterham axe to pay-driver -
26 October: Chilton to drive Marussia in Abu Dhabi practice -
26 October: Good and bad news for F1's Vijay Mallya -
26 October: Webber 'will not pull over' for Vettel in India -
26 October: Ecclestone 'aggravated' by worsening bribery scandal -
26 October: Chandhok snr worried F1 to lose other Indian driver -
26 October: France to replace New York '90pc' sure - Paul Ricard -
26 October: Vettel's 2014 contract 'bullet-proof' - Marko -
25 October: Gascoyne admits to missing F1 pitwall -
25 October: Perez's cold could open door for Gutierrez in India -
25 October: Bank wants Ecclestone to pay back $400m -
25 October: 2013 German GP location decision due -
25 October: Wolff wanted F1 test to prove de Villota's abilities -
25 October: Hungary looking to secure F1 race through 2021 -
25 October: Alonso still favourite for 2012 title - Salo -
25 October: Button tips Webber to help Vettel now -
25 October: Safety car driver not eyeing retirement yet -
25 October: McLaren pushing ahead with 2012 car development -
25 October: Ferrari uses F1 cars for political message in India -
25 October: Kobayashi downbeat as Sauber career fades -
25 October: Hamilton to fix Dennis rift before leaving McLaren -
24 October: Red Bull could rescue New York's F1 race -
24 October: Di Resta hints at Force India stay -
24 October: Red Bull spent EUR 245m for 2011 title - report -
24 October: Prodrive interested in buying Cosworth -
24 October: Ex-CART boss tips CVC to 'sit tight' amid F1 corruption scandal -
24 October: Founder of ex-Sauber, Lauda sponsor jailed -
24 October: Mercedes designing 'completely new' 2013 car - Lauda -
24 October: Ferrari updates 'no great revolution' - Gene -
24 October: Sauber hoping to keep future drivers on board -
23 October: Karthikeyan denies considering Indycar switch -
23 October: Title not Vettel's yet - Lauda -
23 October: Massa admits to Ferrari's car development problems -
23 October: Di Resta swerves Mallya's Kingfisher crisis -
23 October: 'Emotional' Hamilton says goodbye to McLaren -
23 October: 'Customer cars' discussed at F1's Paris meeting -
23 October: Petrov likely to race at Sochi in 2014 - manager -
22 October: F1 world set to tackle 'awkward' Indian GP -
22 October: Sauber door closed as candidates line at Force India -
22 October: Qatar targets F1 testing, race -
22 October: Promoter 'committed' to New York F1 race despite delay -
22 October: 'No regrets' after Chandhok's short F1 career -
22 October: Unpaid staff to confront Mallya at India GP -
22 October: Schumacher didn't return 'to drive in circles' -
22 October: 'No way' McLaren to stay with Mercedes as customer -
22 October: Vettel reduces off-track load for title battle - 1 Comment
22 October: Todt denies FIA to lighten grip on F1 -
19 October: 2013 calendar down to 19 as F1 loses New York -
19 October: 2014 delay for New York race set for Friday confirmation -
19 October: Vettel could join Ferrari for 'challenge' - Schumacher -
19 October: Brundle tips Grosjean criticism to fade -
19 October: Karthikeyan pushing for Indy test - report -
19 October: Ferrari chose Massa for 'speed and harmony' -
19 October: Schumacher rules out job as F1 team boss -
19 October: Ferrari only need two-tenths boost - Domenicali -
18 October: Arrest warrant against Mallya withdrawn -
18 October: Lauda testifies against former sponsor -
18 October: Coulthard retires from DTM -
18 October: Austin still working to finish 2012 US GP venue -
18 October: Massa raced Red Bull-style exhaust in Korea - report -
18 October: Susie Wolff hopes for more F1 testing -
18 October: Ferrari would welcome Porsche to F1 -
18 October: Rosberg not worried about Hamilton challenge -
18 October: Schumacher to remain a 'jet-setter' in 2013 -
18 October: Trulli turned down F1 commentary role for 2013 -
18 October: HRT boss says de la Rosa 'will drive for us in 2013' -
18 October: Raikkonen announcement just publicity stunt -
18 October: F1 engine maker Cosworth for sale -
17 October: Porsche denies preparing for F1 foray -
17 October: Senna hoping to keep Williams seat -
17 October: Another Schumacher could also retire in 2012 -
17 October: Ferrari confirms Massa staying in 2013 -
16 October: McLaren members deny Hamilton rift -
16 October: Vettel's father to race at Hockenheim -
16 October: Marko puzzled by Ferrari's Massa tactics - 1 Comment
16 October: Alonso cannot win title with Ferrari car - Briatore -
16 October: Gov't not willing to pay for London GP - Ecclestone -
16 October: World's press says Vettel in title hot-seat -
16 October: Vettel 'can't imagine' leaving Red Bull yet -
16 October: Montezemolo to decide Massa future on Tuesday -
15 October: Red Bull and Ferrari deny latest Vettel rumours -
15 October: Schumacher rules out motorbike racing return -
15 October: Rumours grow as Porsche signs F1 people -
15 October: Hulkenberg manager not denying Sauber switch -
15 October: Buemi hopes to announce 2013 return 'soon' -
15 October: Grosjean staying at Lotus in 2013 - Boullier -
15 October: Media and sponsor muzzle for Alonso in 2012 finale -
15 October: Massa staying put, Hulkenberg to Sauber -
14 October: Force India plays down boss Mallya's problems -
14 October: Red Bull still not imposing team orders on Webber -
14 October: Alonso loses championship lead to rival Vettel - 1 Comment
14 October: Marko suspects Massa spoiled Vettel on purpose -
14 October: 'Piranhas' putting 'trout' Grosjean under pressure -
14 October: McLaren chose Button over Hamilton's farewell party -
14 October: Alonso's title chance just 30pc now - Briatore -
14 October: Massa denies 'good mood' means new contract signed -
14 October: Schumacher ready to go 'home' after F1 retirement -
14 October: McLaren 'pressure' better for Perez - Domenicali -
14 October: Mercedes not bad choice for Hamilton - Domenicali -
14 October: Hamilton admits Ferrari talks -
14 October: Hamilton insists leaving McLaren 'no risk' -
14 October: Jordan tips Force India lineup to change -
14 October: Kovalainen wants to quit Caterham - Jordan -
14 October: Jordan pays tribute to 'honest boss' Sauber -
14 October: Red Bull denies 'team orders' looming in Korea -
13 October: Mercedes could push for Ecclestone axe - report -
13 October: Red Bull happy with 2011 Renault alternator -
13 October: Less 'respect' for small teams - Glock -
13 October: Webber could play title-spoiling role - Button -
13 October: Pole-less Vettel angry with Red Bull engineer -
13 October: Mercedes made 'right choice' with Hamilton - Schumacher -
13 October: Mallya faces arrest in India -
13 October: Alonso 'deserves' title more than Vettel - de la Rosa -
13 October: Steward warns Grosjean to avoid multiple race bans -
13 October: Bianchi set to stay at Force India in 2013 -
13 October: Brazil TV says Massa signs 2013 deal -
12 October: Ecclestone agrees lower fee for 2016 Korea GP extension -
12 October: Raikkonen says Spanish conspiracy theory 'rubbish' -
12 October: Kovalainen waiting for 'answer' over Caterham future -
12 October: Petrov says F1 career not definitely over -
12 October: Massa thinks 2013 extension 'will not be long' -
12 October: Webber, Button have different goals for 2012 season -
12 October: Vettel the clear favourite now - Schumacher -
12 October: Alguersuari prepares for 'new challenge' in 2013 -
12 October: Sauber confirms 'suspects' for 2013 seats -
12 October: Glock open to Marussia team switch -
12 October: De Villota shows scars to media at press conference -
11 October: Maldonado hopes to keep Williams seat -
11 October: Kobayashi could lose F1 seat over sponsorship -
11 October: Hamilton might stop using Twitter -
11 October: Montezemolo urges 'huge effort' for 2012 title battle -
11 October: Ecclestone urges Lotus to test Grosjean's vision -
11 October: Sister thought de Villota had died in Marussia crash -
11 October: Korea among least-popular races on F1 calendar -
11 October: Perez a 'rough diamond', not crazy - Whitmarsh -
11 October: Mercedes denies Schumacher was sacked -
11 October: Lauda makes a move to poach Newey - Marko -
11 October: Sauber makes Kaltenborn first female F1 team boss -
10 October: Honda not ruling out F1 return -
10 October: Marko happy Hamilton leaving McLaren -
10 October: De Villota 'terrified' when she saw face injuries -
10 October: Massa 'can be even faster' than Alonso - Vettel -
10 October: Button working to build McLaren team around him -
10 October: Maldonado admits 'chance' of Williams switch -
10 October: Reporter senses conspiracy after Alonso exit -
10 October: Stewart renews offer to coach struggling Grosjean -
10 October: Red Bull boost due to exhaust, not DRS - report -
10 October: Older Schumacher took fewer risks - Lauda -
10 October: De Villota to make first appearance since injury -
09 October: Schumacher had talks with Sauber, Ferrari - Lauda -
09 October: Hamilton concedes title now 'two horse race' -
09 October: Danner tells Lauda to fire Mercedes staff -
09 October: Grosjean's career not in danger 'for now' - Boullier -
09 October: Lotus sidelines 'double DRS' for now -
09 October: Berger urges Ferrari to dump Massa -
08 October: Relief for Maldonado as supporter Chavez re-elected -
08 October: Massa staying at Ferrari, Hulkenberg to Sauber - reports -
08 October: Vettel races into title hot seat with Red Bull 'double DRS' -
08 October: Webber confronted Grosjean after 'nutcase' jibe -
08 October: Korea GP organisers insist F1 'worthwhile' despite loss -
08 October: Hamilton slams teammate Button on Twitter -
07 October: Vettel's fastest lap risks 'unnecessary' - Marko -
07 October: Non-members attend FOTA meeting at Suzuka -
07 October: Grosjean should be banned again - Webber -
07 October: Bad day for Alonso as Vettel dominates with 'double DRS' - 1 Comment
07 October: Pirelli to decide on F1 future next June -
07 October: Weber criticises Merc over Schu retirement -
07 October: Schu had lost winning 'philosophy' - Alesi -
07 October: Van der Garde hopes for Caterham race seat -
07 October: Vettel backs Massa amid di Resta-to-Ferrari rumours -
07 October: Vettel 'very surprised' by Hamilton's McLaren exit -
07 October: Alonso pushes for title although 'eight tenths' too slow -
07 October: McLaren relationship heading downhill for Hamilton -
07 October: Hamilton not expecting to win races in 2013 -
06 October: FIA changed rules to slow Red Bull - Horner -
06 October: Hamilton logs McLaren details before Merc switch -
06 October: Raikkonen to announce 2013 plans on birthday -
06 October: Ecclestone still doubts New Jersey race -
06 October: 'Right time' for Schu to finally quit - Ecclestone -
06 October: McLaren counting on Button to win 2013 title -
05 October: Cosworth not ruling out V6 engine foray -
05 October: Pirelli wants Schumacher as tyre tester -
05 October: Still no race debut for Lotus 'device' -
05 October: Schu told Merc of F1 exit five minutes before call -
05 October: Haug denies Lauda pushed out Schumacher -
05 October: Rosberg encouraged Hamilton to join Mercedes -
05 October: Sauber not ruling out new Mexican for 2013 -
05 October: McLaren also considered Force India drivers - Whitmarsh -
05 October: Telmex staying at Sauber after Perez switch -
05 October: Vettel tips Sauber to shine at Suzuka -
05 October: Barrichello criticism 'doesn't matter' - Senna -
05 October: V6 rules could push HRT off grid - boss -
05 October: Maldonado says 2013 plans unclear -
05 October: Raikkonen insists 'no agreement' for 2013 -
05 October: Perez says Ferrari 'happy with Massa' -
05 October: Di Resta now favourite for Ferrari seat - report -
05 October: Kovalainen closer to new Caterham deal -
05 October: Final Schu retirement 'years too late' - Briatore -
05 October: Hamilton right to dump McLaren - Alonso -
05 October: Prost's son to test Lotus in Abu Dhabi -
05 October: FIA clamps down on new 'flexi wing' saga -
04 October: Schumacher to consider non-driving Mercedes role -
04 October: Schumacher to return to retirement after season -
04 October: Signs suggest Kovalainen's Caterham career ending -
04 October: Mercedes offers Schumacher new non-racing job -
04 October: Kubica eyes 'track' testing as next step back to F1 -
04 October: Ferrari rule out Schumacher return -
04 October: Whitmarsh to 'protect' Hamilton amid McLaren exit furore -
04 October: Hamilton admits Suzuka could be awkward after Mercedes news -
03 October: Vettel hopes Schumacher finds new F1 seat -
03 October: New 'flexi wing' saga emerging in F1 - report -
03 October: F1 team boss Mallya grounds Indian airline -
03 October: Japan weather clear after Typhoon Jelawat -
03 October: Two electrocuted at Toro Rosso factory - report -
03 October: Merc axe after 'long reflection' for Schumacher - Haug -
03 October: Ecclestone eyes Turkey GP circuit tender - report -
02 October: Ferrari to close wind tunnel for winter fix -
02 October: Lauda denies becoming Mercedes' new 'strong man' -
02 October: Greek gov't to subsidise F1 track -
02 October: Willi Weber 'can't imagine' Schumacher at Sauber -
02 October: Road back to F1 'not so long now' - Kubica -
02 October: Force India stay 'not certain' for Hulkenberg -
02 October: Button to take Suzuka grid penalty -
02 October: Prost could be first to test Renault's V6 -
02 October: New Jersey governor says 'no problem' with 2013 race -
01 October: Perez was Mercedes' 'plan B' after Hamilton - report -
01 October: Ferrari has not re-signed Massa yet - spokesman -
01 October: Prost, Jordan think Sauber move possible for Schu -
01 October: Manager not ruling out Sauber move for Schumacher -
01 October: Rosberg says contract ensures equal status with Hamilton -
01 October: Perez now managed by Indycar's Adrian Fernandez -
01 October: Lauda admits convincing Hamilton to quit McLaren -
01 October: Ecclestone believes F1 budget cap 'workable' -