Formula One News — October 2011

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Ecclestone confirms NJ race, casts doubts on Korean future

F1 commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed a 10-year deal for the projected Grand Prix of America, announced Tuesday, at the same time as telling reporters in India that the future of the Korean GP could be doubtful.

Hamilton confirms Scherzinger split

Lewis Hamilton has confirmed the end of his relationship with former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger.

Thursday Press Conference

Indian GP - Thursday Press Conference

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Double DRS zone set to boost Indian GP excitement

The inaugural Indian GP this coming weekend will be only the second race this year to feature double DRS zones with individual activation points.

OCTOBER 25, 2011

New Jersey plans revealed

Plans for the Grand Prix of America were announced today in Weehawken, New Jersey, US.

Raikkonen talk gathers strength

The word on the street is that Kimi Raikkonen is now favourite to join Pastor Maldonado at Williams next year.

OCTOBER 22, 2011

F1 set for New York in 2013!

According to today's Wall Street Journal, a Tuesday press conference at Port Imperial in Weehawken will announce a second New York-based American grand prix, scheduled to first run in 2013.

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Mercedes experiments with trick front wing

Mercedes has come up with a front wing development that is believed to ape the banned F-duct concept and energises the diffuser.

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Mosley advocates scientific approach

Former FIA president Max Mosley thinks that IndyCar should adopt a 'calm and scientific' approach to safety improvements in the wake of Dan Wheldon's fatal accident at the Las Vegas Speedway last Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2011

One-move rule to become part of F1 regulations

A concrete definition of Formula 1's so-called 'one move rule' laid down by the FIA's Sporting Working Group is to be written into the 2012 Sporting Regulations.

OCTOBER 17, 2011

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Dan Wheldon killed in huge crash at Indycar finale

Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed today at the in a massive 15 car accident in today's Las Vegas Indy 300.

Sunday Photos

Korean GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Korean GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Korean GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Petrov given five-place grid-penalty for Schumacher crash

Renault driver Vitaly Petrov was given a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming Indian GP for causing the accident that took him and Michael Schumacher out of the Korean GP.

Race Results

Korean GP - Race Results

Infiniti increases Red Bull presence

Red Bull Racing today announced that the Japanese auto manufacturer Infiniti will have an increased presence with the team, signing a new increased multi-year agreement.

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Saturday Press Conference

Korean GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Korean GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Korean GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Korean GP - Practice 3 Results