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Vettel wins Japanese GP

Race winner Sebastian Vettel: "I do [feel great]. What a race. Strategy-wise we were favourites, but the start was important. It was closer than I thought it would be at turn one. After that, I just tried to push every single lap. I was able to pull a big gap quite quickly. I was pretty much in control until the last stint on soft tyres when there was the safety car." Detail

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Reactions to Japanese GP

Result of Japanese GP
1. Vettel 2. Trulli 3. Hamilton 4. Raikkonen 5. Trulli 6. Heidfeld 7. Barrichello 8. Button

Red Bull boss confident the engines will last until the end of the season

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Headlines

05 October 2009

07:30

Ferrari boss still wants third car

07:20

Vettel to use Kimi for inspiration

04 October 2009

16:35

Button reckons Rosberg should be penalised

15:35

FIA approves Massa test

15:25

Kimi says it will be difficult to stay ahead of McLaren in the remaining race

15:05

KERS problem cost Lewis second position

14:00

Fisichella aims for points in Brazil

13:50

Trulli had qualifying race to finish second

13:30

Barrichello under pressure from Vettel

13:15

Webber had a headrest problem at Japanese GP

13:15

FOTA formalised abandoning KERS and common car launch for 2010

13:00

Kovalainen blames Sutil for contact during Japanese GP

12:40

Vettel's win in Japan opens his title chances

12:00

Post-race press conference - Japan

11:50

Brawn GP only needs half a point to secure title

11:40

Brawn GP - Japanese GP

11:35

Massa to test old Ferrari, but won't race at Brazil

11:25

Different strategy ensured points for Williams

11:20

Red Bull - Japanese GP

11:10

Williams - Japanese GP

11:10

Ferrari - Japanese GP

11:05

No penalty for Rosberg

11:00

Alguersuari alright after high speed crash

10:55

Bridgestone - Japanese GP

10:50

McLaren boss praised Hamilton for third spot in Japan

10:41

McLaren - Japanese GP

10:40

Toyota missed out on Kubica for 2010

10:30

BMW - Japanese GP

10:25

Alonso blames poor qualifying for bad result

10:15

Toyota - Japanese GP

10:10

Sutil blames Kovalainen for spin

09:57

Renault - Japanese GP

09:57

Force India - Japanese GP

09:55

Toro Rosso - Japanese GP

09:50

Rosberg confident he won't get penalty

09:40

Brawn GP could win title if Rosberg is penalised

09:30

Button could leave Brawn GP at the end of the season

09:15

McLaren not in a hurry to choose second driver

09:10

FOTA not getting involved in 14 teams decision

08:40

Reactions to Japanese GP

08:35

Result of Japanese GP
1. Vettel 2. Trulli 3. Hamilton 4. Raikkonen 5. Trulli 6. Heidfeld 7. Barrichello 8. Button

06:20

A word from the drivers ahead of the Japanese GP

06:10

A word from the team bosses ahead of the Japanese GP

05:50

Grid updated

05:40

McLaren in a good position to score a lot of points in Japan

05:20

Timo Glock to miss the Japanese Grand Prix

03 October 2009

14:10

Button could not lift the throttle, but respects the FIA's decision

13:10

McLaren could end its deal with Mercedes at the end of the season

13:10

Brawn GP boss respects the decision for five grid slot penalties

12:55

Brawn GP - Qualifying - Japanese GP

12:45

Heidfeld boost BMW Sauber's chances for Japanese GP

12:30

Revised starting grid after penalties - Japanese GP

12:30

Post-qualifying car weights - Japan

12:15

Toyota confident about race strategy for Japanese GP

12:00

Japanese GP Conference - Qualifying

11:55

Sutil gives Force India a boost

11:40

Glock might still race on Sunday after accident

11:30

Red Bull boss happy with pole

11:25

Bridgestone - Qualifying - Japanese GP

11:20

Hamilton hopes KERS will boost him ahead of Vettel

11:05

Ferrari regretting development freeze on 2009 car

10:50

BRAWN GP AGREES NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR JAPANESE GRAND PRIX

10:45

McLaren - Qualifying - Japanese GP

10:40

Red Bull - Qualifying - Japanese GP

10:40

Renault awaits confirmation of the grid

10:35

Renault - Qualifying - Japanese GP

10:30

Ferrari - Qualifying - Japanese GP

10:20

Force India - Qualifying - Japanese GP

10:20

Toyota - Qualifying - Japanese GP

10:20

BMW Sauber - Qualifying - Japanese GP

10:15

Alonso believes a couple of drivers could get penalties

10:05

Buemi wants to repay crew with good points on Sunday

09:50

Alguersuari hopes his car will be ready in time for the race

09:20

Toro Rosso - Qualifying - Japanese GP

09:35

Webber's mistake costly says team boss

09:20

Williams - Qualifying - Japanese GP

09:10

Vettel not to surprise with pole

09:10

Webber frustrated by practice crash

09:00

Glock alright after big crash

08:50

Barrichello says run-off areas need to be bigger

08:50

Liuzzi will take five place grid penalty

08:45

Japanese GP - Qualifying reactions

08:30

Qualifying - Japanese GP
Japanese GP - Qualifying 1 S Vettel 2. J Trulli 3. L Hamilton

06:35

Hamilton confident ahead of qualifying

06:25

US F1 signs former Cosworth director

06:15

Webber out of qualifying

06:10

Williams reportedly agreed to Cosworth engine deal

05:00

Free practice 3 - Japanese GP
Japanese GP - practice three: 1. J Trulli 2. s Buemi 3. N Rosberg

02 October 2009

19:15

Kimi wants to help Ferrari retain third spot despite leaving at the end of the year

18:15

Glock ready to return to the cockpit

18:00

Tyre limits prevented more running at Suzuka

17:40

Button feels sorry for the fans

17:10

Williams will run new engines for qualifying at Suzuka

16:50

Mercedes boss impressed with Suzuka facilities

16:30

Team bosses says they won't give Piquet a seat in the future

15:30

Red Bull boss confident the engines will last until the end of the season

14:40

Renault boss won't step into Briatore's shoes

14:20

Glock should be ready to qualify tomorrow says team boss

13:50

Button will be happy if first drying running happens in qualifying

13:30

Red Bull Racing boss to ask Webber to assist Vettel in remaining races

13:10

Briatore expressed his gratitude to Alonso

13:10

Hamilton shocked by Massa's comments about world title

12:00

Friday's press conference - Japan

11:15

Toyota's board meeting to approve the 2010 budget is normal procedure

11:15

Renault looking forward to interesting qualifying session

11:00

Ferrari boss dismissed insinuations that Kimi was dropped because of Santander

10:40

Renault - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

10:30

Bridgestone - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

10:30

Ferrari - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

10:20

Toyota - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

10:05

Red Bull - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

10:05

Force India - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

10:05

BMW Sauber - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

09:40

Brawn GP - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

09:40

Williams - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

09:40

McLaren - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

09:40

Toro Rosso - Friday free practice - Japanese GP

08:50

Webber to become GP3 team owner

08:50

Schumacher played important role to get Alonso into Ferrari

08:35

Friday free practice Two - Japanese GP
Japanese GP - Friday practice two: : 1. A Sutil 2. S Vettel 3. V Liuzzi

08:10

Button will not play dirty to win title at Suzuka

06:55

Brawn and Button visit Bridgestone tech center

06:55

Massa believes he was robbed of the 2008 world title

06:40

Silverstone not interested to step in for just one race

05:40

Vettel says the team missed too many opportunities

05:00

Dennis to attend Abu Dhabi race

04:50

Toyota wants top drivers for 2010

04:35

Friday free practice one - Japanese GP
Japanese GP - Friday practice: 1. H Kovalainen 2. K Nakajima 3. A Sutil

04:20

Kobayashi to replace Glock in Friday practice

01 October 2009

19:30

BMW Sauber suffered damage to eight engines at Suzuka

19:10

PRESS RELEASE: Fisichella: “I love Suzuka circuit”

19:10

PRESS RELEASE: Raikkonen: “nothing bad to say”

18:45

Honda could return to F1 in the future

18:15

Toro Rosso boss want cheaper KERS for 2013

17:50

Engine failures cost Red Bull title chase

17:30

Vettel believes Singapore drive through penalty not valid

17:10

BREAKING NEWS: Toyota to stay in F1 next season

16:30

Briatore happy for Alonso

16:30

New But Still The Same - Toro Rosso

16:10

Alonso's personality better suited to Ferrari says president

15:30

Ecclestone hopes Raikkonen joins McLaren

14:50

Domenicali: "Kimi is fantastic"

14:50

Barrichello optimistic about 2010 season

14:30

Alonso backs Kubica for Renault seat

13:30

Kimi had many reason for agreeing to contract termination

13:15

Williams against 14 teams for 2010

11:00

Thursday's press conference – Japan

10:10

Former Red Bull boss could join Sauber

09:55

Ferrari will be Alonso's last team

09:55

Glock denied rumours that he was fired

09:45

Toro Rosso keeps line for 2010

08:20

Kubica still unhappy about missing out on 2008 title chase

08:10

F1 officials angry after Alonso dedicated podium to Briatore

07:55

2010 calendar not set in stone

07:25

Piquet Sr renewed attack on Renault

07:05

PRESS RELEASE: No rush for Felipe

07:05

Alonso replacement to be announced next week

06:55

Alonso wants to give Renault a win before he leaves

06:50

Life will not be easy at Ferrari says Ecclestone

06:00

Alonso's Ferrari deal agreed months ago

30 September 2009

20:30

Domenicali: "Alonso, the right choice for the future"

20:20

Alonso - "Very happy and very proud "

19:25

PREVIEW: Bridgestone - Japanese GP preview

19:20

Hockenheim to host F1 races until 2018

18:40

McLaren has not yet decided on Hamilton's teammate

15:40

BREAKING NEWS: Press Release - Ferrari signs Alonso

14:25

PREVIEW: Brawn GP - Japanese GP preview

14:20

Kimi Raikkonen: Going up

14:20

Brawn GP not under estimating Red Bull Racing

13:40

Renault impressed Mosley in the way they handled the race fixing incident

13:35

Toro Rosso wants to keep driver line up for 2010

10:30

PREVIEW: Force India - Japanese GP preview

10:15

Ecclestone not scared of being fired

07:10

Alonso has been working with Ferrari engineers on 2010 car for sometime

07:05

Hamilton wants to take title back next seaon

07:00

Force India happy with McLaren-Mercedes partnership

29 September 2009

17:35

Hamilton fired up to help McLaren to third in title chase

17:45

Fisichella has not lost heart after disappointing races

17:05

Ferrari to lose third sport to McLaren at Suzuka

16:50

Q&A WITH SAM MICHAEL

16:30

Mosley says Ecclestone voted against Briatore ban

15:40

Q & A with Timo Glock

15:40

Button won't take unusual risk to seal title in Japan

14:15

Heidfeld could move to Williams in 2010

14:15

PREVIEW: Renault - Japanese GP preview

13:25

Massa completes first laps on a race track since his accident

13:25

More to come from BMW at Suzuka says team boss

12:45

Toyota to stay in F1 says MD

12:45

Trulli misses media event due to illness, but will be ready to race

11:30

Q & A with Trulli and Glock

11:30

Alonso expected to sign 150 million Euro deal on Thursday with Ferrari

07:00

Hamilton happy with McLaren revival

07:00

Renault does not need a French team boss

06:50

McLaren boss reckons Button will take the title

05:50

Hamilton tells Button to push as hard as he can

28 September 2009

18:20

Bahrain honoured to host opening race in 2010

18:05

Renault will appoint new team boss when they launch the 2010 car

17:55

PREVIEW: Williams - Japanese GP preview

17:20

BREAKING NEWS: Toyota will not take up Glock option for 2010

17:20

Williams' technical director disappointed after losing out on a podium

17:05

Todt slammed for remarks about South Africa

16:50

McLaren would love to have Raikkonen back

16:30

Interview with Bob Bell - Renault

13:00

Canon could extend Brawn GP deal

13:00

PREVIEW: Ferrari - Japanese GP preview

13:00

PREVIEW: Toro Rosso - Japanese GP preview

13:00

PREVIEW: Red Bull Racing - Japanese GP preview

13:00

PREVIEW: McLaren - Japanese GP preview

13:00

Hamilton fired up for Suzuka debut

13:00

PREVIEW: BMW Sauber - Japanese GP preview

13:00

PREVIEW: Toyota - Japanese GP preview

09:00

Toyota optimistic about good result at Suzuka

09:00

F1 teams on their way to Japan

09:00

Vettel had to nurse his brakes to the finish

09:00

Brawn GP drivers are closely matched says team boss

09:00

Red Bull boss disappointed by Singapore race

09:00

Massa recovering going better than expected

09:00

Button could have been champion if medal system was implemented

27 September 2009

19:20

Alonso's move to Ferrari could be announced next weekend

18:40

Singapore GP Press Conference - Race

18:29

Red Bull - Race - Singapore GP

18:25

Ferrari - Race - Singapore GP

18:10

BREAKING NEWS: Sutil fined for Heidfeld accident

17:58

Bridgestone - Race - Singapore GP

17:56

Renault - Race - Singapore GP

17:52

Williams - Race - Singapore GP

17:48

Brawn GP - Race - Singapore GP

17:41

McLaren - Race - Singapore GP

17:40

Force India - Race - Singapore GP

17:40

Vettel surprised by drive through penalty

17:33

Toyota - Race - Singapore GP

17:30

BMW Sauber - Race - Singapore GP

17:20

Toro Rosso - Race - Singapore GP

17:10

Glock happy with second in Singapore GP

17:00

Button increase lead after Singapore GP

16:40

Alonso dedicates podium to form team boss

16:30

Sutil apologises to Heidfield at Singapore GP

16:30

Heidfeld angry with Sutil move in Singapore

16:20

Reaction from Singapore GP

16:02

Result of the Singapore GP

13:05

Heidfeld to start at the back of the grid at Singapore

12:45

Singapore race is damage limitation for Brawn GP

12:35

Sauber's entry to be confirmed this week

12:20

Webber wants to reward his engineers with a win

12:05

Ecclestone not sure all the new team will take part in 2010

09:35

FOTA wants to reshuffle 2010 calendar

09:25

McLaren optimistic about victory for Lewis in Singapore GP

09:10

Rosberg hopes starting from the clean side will be an advantage

09:02

Red Bull looking for victory in Singapore GP

08:50

Alonso concerned about race pace for Singapore GP

08:30

Toyota pins points haul on Glock for Singapore grand prix

08:15

Heidfeld could have done better, but red flag spoiled his final lap

08:05

Kubica predicts a tough Singapore GP

07:45

Barrichello confident of good result in Singapore GP today

26 September 2009

20:30

Post-qualifying car weights - Singapore

19:40

Post-qualifying press conference - Singapore GP

19:10

Bridgestone - Qualifying - Singapore GP

19:00

Brawn GP - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:50

Red Bull - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:40

Renault - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:40

McLaren - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:30

Ferrari - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:30

BMW - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:30

Williams - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:20

Toyota - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:20

Force India - Qualifying - Singapore GP

18:20

Toro Rosso - Qualifying - Singapore GP

17:50

Rosberg happy after qualifying 3rd for Singapore grand prix

17:40

Lewis happy and pleased with pole at Singapore

17:25

Brawn GP boss unhappy after bad qualifying session

17:15

Disastrous qualifying session for Brawn GP

17:00

Hamilton on Pole - Qualifying - Singapore GP

15:20

Schumacher backs Todt for FIA president

14:55

Ferrari and McLaren sponsor Santander could pay Kimi transfer fee

14:35

Campos set to get Telefonica as main sponsor for 2010

14:00

Saturday practice 3 - Singapore GP

12:15

Rubens need new gearbox and will take 5 position grid penalty in Singapore

12:05

Red Bull boss surprised by Piquet's unpunished escape in race fixing scandal

11:35

Ferrari boss confident Friday problems will be solved ahead of qualifying

11:05

Malaysian government will not hold any equity in new team

10:40

Mercedes boss plays down engine advantage

10:15

Rubens worried about potential gearbox replacement

08:40

Renault F1 employees sad about racing fixing caused by three people

08:25

Sauber working as if they have a slot for 2010 says team boss

08:10

Toyota chief praised team for new upgrades

07:55

Rubens focused on race pace

07:50

Lewis to find more speed ahead of qualifying

07:40

Upgraded BMW works well but needs a bit of work says Heidfeld

07:30

Happy Kovalainen says qualifying won't be easy

07:15

Lotus F1 car will be ready in December says team boss

07:00

Renault rookie battles on Singapore circuit

06:50

Williams return to form after Monza nightmare

06:40

Ferrari wants both cars in the top 10

06:30

Interesting qualifying ahead says Bridgestone boss

06:20

Virgin dismisses rumours that Piquet could join the Manor team

06:15

Singapore GP - “Difficult” - Ferrari

06:15

Felipe makes progress

25 September 2009

20:15

Singapore GP Press Conference - Friday practice

19:20

Club Rainbow Children Meet Lewis Hamilton

19:20

Massa has started his training program says team boss

19:15

Bridgestone Friday Practice - Singapore GP

19:15

Ferrari Friday Practice - Singapore GP

19:10

Williams Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:55

Renault Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:55

BMW Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:55

McLaren Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:55

Webber happy despite crashing his Red Bull Racing car

18:45

Red Bull Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:30

Force India Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:30

Brawn GP Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:30

Toyota Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:30

Toro Rosso Friday Practice - Singapore GP

18:20

Barrichello prefers to chase for the title

18:20

Vettel is on maximum attack for title chase

18:00

Webber crash in second practice session at Singapore

17:00

Friday practice 2 - Singapore GP

15:25

Schumacher could replace Raikkonen in 2010

15:25

Luca di Montezemolo receives 44th Marca Leyenda Award

15:00

Q & A with Renault's Caubet

14:50

Gwen Stefani visits Ferrari who is doing things differently at Singapore

14:35

Campos to announce drivers in middle November

14:35

Grosjean crashed at the race fixing corner

14:20

Barrichello is on a high after Monza victory

14:00

Renault MD says the F1 team needs to rediscover culture

13:30

Friday practice 1 - Singapore GP

13:10

Briatore could lose out on at least $9.1 million per year

12:45

Liuzzi being investigated for tax evasion

12:15

Grosjean cleared for practice after food poisoning

12:00

Bahrain to support Todt's bid for FIA president

10:20

Chance to race at night brilliant says Webber

09:50

So much can still happen admits Button

08:55

Brawn GP will not relax until they win the championship

08:20

Kovalainen reckons his on par for with Hamilton

07:50

Massa to be joined by top F1 drivers at kart event

07:35

Alonso has no problem with Briatore ban

07:35

BMW Sauber boss keeps future plans open

07:30

Raikkonen committed to Ferrari

07:05

PREVIEW: Bridgestone - Singapore preview

07:05

PREVIEW: Ferrari drivers - Singapore preview

06:55

BREAKING NEWS: Renault title sponsor ING cancels deal with immediate effect

24 September 2009

20:15

Good atmosphere could change admits Button

20:05

Red Bull adds metal plate under the gearbox to prevent electrical surge problem

17:40

Renault loses first sponsor because of crash-gate scandal

17:20

Alonso happy race fixing is sorted out

16:05

Kubica admits Renault is an option, but other options exist

15:55

Kimi irritated by questions about his future at Ferrari

15:50

Sauber boss confirms Ferrari engines for 2010

15:40

Grosjean not feeling well, but Renault optimistic he will be ready

15:20

Webber had no problem with Briatore

14:40

Ferrari president thinks Flavio ban to harsh

14:40

Thursday's press conference

14:40

Ecclestone gives Donington Park organisers three extra days

14:30

Button worried about Singapore race

14:15

Webber reckons title chase could be over after Singapore grand prix

14:10

New track changes are dangerous says Kubica

13:40

From A to ZZ - Ferrari

13:35

All set for Singapore - Ferrari

13:30

Alonso said he had 100% faith in Renault at 2008 Singapore GP

13:20

No decline in F1 betting in Singapore despite cheating in 2008

13:10

F1 drivers worried about rain at Singapore grand prix

12:50

Briatore would battle to setup rival series

09:00

Massa guaranteed of Ferrari drive, but his teammate not says president

08:00

Brawn GP hopes to carry winning momentum through to Singapore

07:50

Renault's commit to F1 has opened the door for Williams engine supply

07:15

Toyota will have its last major upgrade at Singapore

07:10

Renault commit to F1 future

07:05

Hamilton backs Piquet return

06:50

Italian media lashes out against Renault and the FIA

06:35

Spa faces noise pollution complaints

06:20

PREVIEW: Ferrari - Singapore preview

23 September 2009

19:30

BREAKING NEWS: Renault appoints Bob Bell as team principal

16:30

FIA visited Campos headquarters

15:50

Todt will cause a lot less confrontation in F1 says Mosley

14:50

Piquet could race in the US next season

14:20

Hamilton aims for more win in last four races

13:20

Renault to stay in F1 after witness x played vital role in crash gate incident

13:00

Williams could accept three car concepts, but only for new drivers

13:00

Symonds regrets his involvement in race fixing incident

11:40

Prost could take over Renault team this weekend

11:40

News teams join FOTA

11:40

Alonso optimistic about Singapore GP

11:40

Gracia says ban on Briatore excessive

22 September 2009

20:20

Schumacher backing Button for title

17:10

Briatore under pressure from the British football league

16:55

Williams on collision course with FOTA over KERS

15:55

PREVIEW: Renault - Singapore preview

15:50

PREVIEW: Brawn GP - Singapore preview

12:40

Raikkonen looking for perfection at Singapore GP

12:40

Several changes to Singapore track for 2009 race

12:00

TECH TALK WITH SAM MICHAEL: AT&T WILLIAMS’ EUROPEAN SEASON ROUND-UP

12:00

Q & A with Pascal Vasselon - Toyota

12:00

Australian GP promoters happy to be second on the schedule

09:00

Ferrari to investigate driveability of F60

09:00

Sutil wants to stay at Force India

09:00

No more limit on Vettel's practice runs

09:00

Prost sceptical about Renault team boss role

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