September 2012
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September 2012 Formula 1 News Headlines
29 September: Nationality played against di Resta for McLaren seat -
29 September: Perez no longer a 'pay driver' - Whitmarsh -
29 September: Schu to take 'months' to decide future - Brawn -
29 September: Ecclestone pushing to 'get rid of' V6 engines -
29 September: 'Silly season' turns bad for McLaren, Schumacher -
29 September: Massa says Ferrari's 2013 decision coming soon -
28 September: Schumacher might not return to retirement -
28 September: Mercedes signs Hamilton, Concorde, Lauda, not Schumacher -
28 September: McLaren pre-empts Hamilton news by announcing Perez -
28 September: FIA confirms optional 'stepped nose' covers for 2013 -
28 September: Pic 'not afraid' of becoming next Marussia refugee -
28 September: Renault 'definitely' staying in F1 - CEO Ghosn -
28 September: Alguersuari to skip 2012 races to regain fitness -
28 September: Massa's results and mentality have improved - Montezemolo -
28 September: Hamilton to Mercedes, Schu back to retirement - reports -
27 September: Senna 'fine' after Singapore back burns -
27 September: Brawn admits Mercedes' interest in Hamilton - 1 Comment
27 September: Mere 'days' until Massa future decision -
27 September: German prosecutors prepare to charge Ecclestone -
27 September: No F1 floatation in 2012 - Ecclestone -
27 September: Kubica's arm injury is long-term - surgeon -
27 September: F1 race news: France, Thailand and Australia -
27 September: Schu should have admitted Singapore mistake - Lauda -
27 September: Senna suffered 'burns' in Singapore -
26 September: 'Double DRS' has slowed Lotus' development - Salo -
26 September: F1 'enemies' now united against Red Bull - Marko -
26 September: Gov't not willing to support French GP return -
26 September: Japan visa problem for Chinese F1 driver -
26 September: Whitmarsh bullish over new Hamilton deal -
26 September: Ferrari still in 'no hurry' over Massa decision -
26 September: Massa admits 'very close' to new Ferrari deal -
26 September: Lauda denies Mercedes job offer -
26 September: Whiting gives Austin track green light for US GP -
26 September: Ecclestone considers 'grand slam' idea for F1 -
26 September: Nurburgring not on 2013 calendar yet - Ecclestone -
25 September: Mercedes' Lauda says Hamilton staying at McLaren -
25 September: Petrov's manager withdraws from 2013 F1 talks -
25 September: No contract for 2013 New Jersey race - Ecclestone -
25 September: Whiting in Austin to inspect new US GP venue -
25 September: Bank wants Ecclestone's bribe millions back - report -
25 September: Points help quest to keep F1 seat - Ricciardo -
25 September: Germany slams 'clumsy Schumi' as contract expires -
25 September: No Changi move for F1's Singapore night race -
25 September: GP2 champion Valsecchi eyes move to F1 -
25 September: Frijns could be Sauber or Williams tester - report -
25 September: McLaren ups money offer in bid to keep Hamilton -
25 September: Webber said Monza ban was 'harsh' - Grosjean -
25 September: Ferrari set to announce Massa for 2013 - report -
25 September: 2012 title chase becoming two-horse race now -
24 September: Rosberg wants best race number at Mercedes in 2013 -
24 September: Alonso urges Ferrari to improve 'struggling' car -
24 September: Best finish helps di Resta push for 'bigger team' -
24 September: Glock says Singapore result worth EUR 10 million -
24 September: Hockenheim ready for 2013 in case of Nurburgring demise -
24 September: Red Bull would release Buemi for 2013 race seat -
24 September: Schumacher 'in the toilet' for Watkins tribute -
24 September: Vettel escapes while FIA moves on Schu, Webber -
24 September: Stewards summon Vettel for Button near-miss -
24 September: Pirelli wants to choose from more compounds -
24 September: F1 considers 2013 'shark fin' for driver identification -
24 September: Alonso's title lead sheds 8 points in Singapore -
23 September: Fernandes upbeat about future with Caterham drivers -
23 September: Webber warns Grosjean to run after Singapore shunt -
23 September: Reports - Hamilton to stay at McLaren, Schu at Mercedes - 1 Comment
23 September: Alguersuari hints 2013 team to be Sauber or Force India -
23 September: Contract chaos giving Hamilton title focus - boss -
22 September: Singapore staying on F1 calendar -
22 September: Fernandes to 'eventually' step down as Caterham boss -
22 September: Stand-in engineer for Hamilton -
22 September: Mercedes ready to sign new Concorde - report -
22 September: Pirelli eyes Kubica as next F1 test driver -
22 September: Stewards 'undoubtedly stricter' in 2012 - Maldonado -
22 September: Drivers ask FIA to shorten Singapore race - de la Rosa -
22 September: Coach helping Grosjean find 'right balance' -
22 September: Singapore tipped to keep popular grand prix -
22 September: Raikkonen says 2013 contract not guaranteed -
22 September: Fernandes upset with Kovalainen's manager - report -
22 September: Button admits to wanting 'Hulk' as 2013 teammate -
22 September: Whitmarsh puts brave face to Hamilton rumours -
21 September: Alternator supplier hits back at Mateschitz -
21 September: Bottom half of 2013 grid taking shape - report -
21 September: Draft 2013 calendar leaked in Singapore -
21 September: Mercedes at the heart of Singapore speculation -
21 September: Ferrari-linked drivers make Alonso 'laugh' -
21 September: Schumacher tips Alonso to 'protect' points lead -
21 September: Barrichello tips Alonso to beat Hamilton in 2012 -
21 September: Indy another option as Zanardi takes next step -
21 September: Dumping Magneti Marelli should be an option - Vettel -
21 September: Lotus tells Grosjean to say 'no' to demands -
21 September: 'Hamilton saga' dominates in Singapore -
21 September: Media muzzle won't stop Hamilton future rumours -
21 September: Other drivers 'not very critical' - Grosjean -
20 September: Sauber would run Schumacher in 2013 -
20 September: Another F1 paddock abuzz with 2013 'silly season' -
20 September: Chilton favourite to succeed Pic at Marussia -
20 September: Alguersuari set to reveal 2013 plans 'soon' -
20 September: Force India pair staying in 2013 - Mallya -
20 September: Grosjean arrives in Singapore with new coach -
20 September: Report - Red Bull to blame for alternator failures? -
20 September: Kovalainen tells Hamilton to stay at McLaren -
20 September: Former driver da Matta slams Gascoyne -
20 September: Alonso could be greatest ever driver - Sainz -
20 September: McLaren designing 2013 car for Hamilton -
20 September: Rosberg not worried about Hamilton pairing -
20 September: Coulthard sure Ecclestone will save Singapore -
20 September: McLaren fix Monza fuel pump issue for Singapore -
19 September: Raikkonen 'happy' at Lotus amid McLaren, Ferrari rumours -
19 September: No Friday outings for Monza sub d'Ambrosio - boss -
19 September: Vettel not 'afraid' to be Alonso's teammate -
19 September: Rosberg writes off 2012 title hopes -
19 September: Rosberg rules out McLaren switch for 2013 -
19 September: Singapore race uncertainty to continue for now -
19 September: Hamilton on rumours - 'what's going on?' -
19 September: Mateschitz wants Renault to dump alternator supplier -
18 September: Kubica praises 'pure racing team' Lotus -
18 September: F1 peers admit Alonso best of 2012 -
18 September: Bottas 'ready' for Williams race seat -
18 September: Worried Red Bull hope for Singapore sling -
18 September: Alonso better than great Schumacher - Briatore - 1 Comment
18 September: F1 return for Kubica still possible - Hakkinen -
18 September: Kubica to reveal next plans 'in due course' -
18 September: Zanardi eyes DTM with BMW -
18 September: Hamilton, Schumacher are silly-season 'kings' -
18 September: Karthikeyan still hoping for 2013 HRT seat -
17 September: Wolff hopes Maldonado to stay at Williams -
17 September: Returning Grosjean to help teammate's title tilt -
17 September: Sauber calm despite uncertain 2013 lineup -
17 September: McLaren eyes Perez as Hamilton saga races on - 2 Comments
17 September: Ferrari should keep Massa for 2013 - Briatore -
17 September: Kubica unhurt in Italian rally crash -
14 September: Pic admits future 'open' amid Caterham, Sauber rumours -
14 September: Razia 'deserves a chance' in F1 - Horner -
14 September: Vergne still 'stiff' after Monza crash -
14 September: Mercedes offering Schumacher 2013 contract - report - 1 Comment
14 September: Kovalainen manager summoned to Maranello - report -
14 September: Podiums not enough to win 2012 title - Alonso -
14 September: Hamilton right to consider leaving McLaren - Alonso - 2 Comments
14 September: Brawn not planning to retire yet -
13 September: Tributes pour in for late F1 doctor Sid Watkins -
12 September: Ecclestone happy with sound of V6 engine - report -
12 September: Ferrari using foot-activated 'DRS' pedal -
12 September: Perez not ready for Ferrari switch - Montezemolo -
12 September: Lauda - triple title feat now unlikely for Vettel - 1 Comment
12 September: Perez at Monza 'best drive of 2012 season' - Lauda -
12 September: Heidfeld 'not yet' ready to give up on F1 -
12 September: Axed Red Bull reserve Hartley re-emerges at Mercedes -
12 September: Horner doubts Hamilton to leave McLaren -
12 September: Mercedes tests 'triple DRS' at Magny Cours -
11 September: 'Stealthy' Raikkonen keeps title tilt at full speed - 1 Comment
11 September: Williams reveals 'one-off' Ecclestone payment -
11 September: Vettel hopes for more speed at slower tracks -
11 September: Sergio Perez at Ferrari this week -
11 September: McLaren 'Plan B' shaping up amid Hamilton saga -
11 September: F1 engines to fire again on Tuesday -
10 September: Raikkonen locked into 2013 contract now - Lopez -
10 September: Massa succumbs to team orders, Button still fighting -
10 September: Vergne 'fine' after pain of Monza flier -
10 September: Ferrari rumours fire again after Perez podium -
10 September: Webber's 'older' alternator survived at Monza -
10 September: Kubica wins rally but extent of injury revealed -
10 September: Hamilton's winning mood hints McLaren tenure ending -
10 September: Another alternator problem hurts Vettel -
09 September: Hamilton wins but Alonso extends points lead -
09 September: Confusion remains after Vettel's alternator problems return -
09 September: Kubica admits road was leading to Ferrari -
09 September: Hamilton denies 'learning' from teammate Button -
09 September: Alonso on lost pole - 'we must avoid these errors' -
09 September: Grosjean did not apologise for Spa crash - Sauber -
09 September: Kovalainen to Lotus? - 'silly season' keeps racing -
09 September: Massa must push for Monza win 'for his future' -
09 September: Bottas ready for Maldonado race ban - Wolff -
09 September: Santander extends Ferrari deal -
09 September: McLaren questions Ferrari's 'tow' tactics -
09 September: Di Resta signs up with Button's manager -
08 September: Alonso on back foot as another problem strikes -
08 September: Kubica eyes 2014 for F1 return -
08 September: Red Bull's alternator problems return -
08 September: 'Brand Hamilton' and wily Fuller driving intrigue -
08 September: Banned Grosjean supporting Lotus at Monza -
08 September: No grid penalty for Alonso after failures -
08 September: Power-players Ecclestone, Todt meet with Ferrari -
08 September: Mercedes eyes 'contingencies' amid Hamilton rumours -
08 September: No one better on market to replace me - Massa -
08 September: Todt reveals Alonso's 2000 'betrayal' -
07 September: Hamilton rumours 'out of proportion' - Whitmarsh -
07 September: Kubica set for Italian rally return -
07 September: Red Bull, Ferrari chasing McLaren for Monza win -
07 September: Schumacher escapes grid penalty after Spa gearbox problem -
07 September: FIA putting a lid on aggressive drivers -
07 September: Trio nervous as Ferrari stalls over Massa future -
07 September: Hamilton rumours dominate in Monza paddock -
06 September: Hamilton says 'no idea' about Mercedes rumours -
06 September: Boss insists 'no plan B' amid Hamilton exit rumours -
06 September: Toro Rosso says Key new technical boss -
06 September: Button doesn't enjoy Monza podium -
06 September: Closed cockpit idea 'ridiculous' says Mika Salo -
06 September: Raikkonen enjoying 'storybook' F1 comeback -
06 September: Massa 'needs' many more good results - Domenicali -
06 September: McLaren says Hamilton-to-Mercedes claims 'untrue' -
06 September: Toro Rosso finally confirms Ascanelli exit -
05 September: Magny Cours applies for place on 2013 calendar -
05 September: Webber not worried after dropping to third in title chase -
05 September: Glock wants to 'solve' issues with teammate Pic -
05 September: Grosjean apologised to Alonso by text message -
05 September: F1 must not axe standing-starts - Alonso -
05 September: Hulkenberg, Sutil vie for Massa's seat - report -
05 September: FIA wants to hike top teams' F1 entry fees -
05 September: Alonso says Ferrari career could stretch into 2017 -
05 September: Grosjean hasn't blown second shot at F1 - Boullier -
05 September: No 'wedge' between McLaren and Hamilton - boss -
05 September: Lotus delays 'the device' debut until Suzuka -
04 September: Lotus picks d'Ambrosio for Monza -
04 September: Kubica stopped Lotus talks 'months ago' - Boullier -
04 September: BMW rules out F1 in 'medium term' -
04 September: McLaren eyes FIA's new electric series -
04 September: Lotus will not race double-DRS 'device' at Monza -
04 September: Four drivers lining up for Grosjean's Monza seat -
04 September: Button 'disappointed' Hamilton revealed McLaren secrets -
04 September: Big lead over Hamilton is 'good news' - Alonso -
04 September: Open cockpit action 'inevitable' after Spa crash -
04 September: F1 pundits say Grosjean ban hard but fair -
03 September: Massa begins quest for new contract at Spa -
03 September: Rival teams to study Hamilton telemetry - Horner -
03 September: D'Ambrosio on pole for Monza race seat -
03 September: Grosjean banned for Monza after Spa crash -
03 September: 'Twittergate' deepens as Hamilton reveals McLaren secrets -
03 September: Alonso unhurt after scary Spa crash -
03 September: Schumacher plays down Ecclestone retire comments -
03 September: Ecclestone says Schumacher 'leaving' F1 -
03 September: Alonso out as Button, Vettel big winners at Spa -
02 September: No 2013 driver announcement at Monza - Domenicali -
02 September: Engine switch 'wise' despite loss of V8 scream - Domenicali -
02 September: Engineer claims some breached August shutdown pact -
02 September: Schumacher hints intention to race in 2013 -
02 September: Red Bull 'must show teeth' after Spa shocker - Marko -
02 September: Caterham's progress in 2012 'not great' - Kovalainen -
02 September: Bottas admits more sponsors would 'help' for 2013 seat -
02 September: Hamilton in 'Twittergate' after Spa outburst -
02 September: Win from pole crucial for fading title challenge - Button -
02 September: Ups and downs at Spa on Saturday -
01 September: Mercedes runs 'triple DRS' at Spa - report -
01 September: Key to start work at Toro Rosso on Monday - report -
01 September: HRT wants to keep de la Rosa beyond racing days -
01 September: 'Silly season' explodes at Spa -
01 September: Hamilton rules out 2013 sabbatical -
01 September: Burti recalls Spa crash that ended F1 career -
01 September: McLaren running 'unusual sidepods' at Spa -