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