2020 cars have ‘so much more grip’ – Magnussen
Magnussen: track records will be smashed everywhere (GMM) The 2020-spec F1 cars have "so much more grip" than their 2019 predecessors, according to Haas driver Kevin Magnussen. As it stands, … Read More
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Montreal pushing on with June’s Canada GP
Montreal (GMM) Montreal is pushing ahead with preparations for its 2020 Canadian GP. F1's authorities have declared that no racing is likely until the end of May, meaning that June's … Read More
Moscow ‘ready to discuss’ stand-in 2020 F1 race
Moscow Raceway (GMM) Moscow Raceway, a permanent venue located 100 kilometers from the Russian capital, says it is "ready to discuss" replacing one of the postponed grands prix in 2020. … Read More
Red Bull admits it would have raced in Melbourne
Christian Horner says his team was ready to race (GMM) If it had been up to some Formula 1 teams, they would be preparing to race in Sunday's ultimately-postponed Australian … Read More
New NASCAR schedule for 2020
More changes can and likely will come because of Covid-19. For now, below is what we know about the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series schedule as it stands. Date Race Track … Read More
Seidl stays in Australia with affected staff
McLaren boss Andreas Seidl (GMM) F1's traveling circus will endure a nervous couple of weeks in the wake of the postponed Australian GP. Although a wheel didn't turn at Albert … Read More
F1 teams to lose money over coronavirus situation
"If a grand prix pays more than $25 million, we lose money," said Haas boss Gunther Steiner (GMM) F1 teams are expecting to take a financial hit from the unprecedented … Read More
F1 teams begin coronavirus quarantine period
Zak Brown's McLaren team were first to test positive for COVID-19 (GMM) F1 team staff arriving back in Europe from Australia are now heading into a two-week quarantine period. For … Read More
Zandvoort, Barcelona wait for FIA to provide coronavirus ‘clarity’
Max Verstappen's home race may be postponed (GMM) Organizers of the Dutch GP at Zandvoort are waiting to hear more about the postponement of the 2020 race. After the eleventh-hour … Read More
2021 F1 rules overhaul to be postponed
Chase Carey As a result of the ongoing coronavirus there is talk of extending the F1 championship into 2021. This would in turn mean delaying the proposed rules overhaul until … Read More
Q&A with IndyCar’s Mark Miles
Mark Miles THE MODERATOR: Welcome, everyone, to today's INDYCAR conference call. We'd like to thank everyone for their time. We'd like to welcome in Mark Miles. Mark, you have the … Read More
Acura GP of Long Beach Postponed (Now cancelled)
Long Beach Cancelled for 2020 UPDATE On a conference call this afternoon, IndyCar boss Mark Miles stated that they talked to the Acura GP of Long Beach and there is … Read More
NASCAR To Race Next Two Weekends Without Fans Because Of Coronavirus (Update)
Atlanta UPDATE NASCAR, which like IndyCar had originally planned to race this weekend without fans in attendance, has also now postponed its events in Atlanta, as well as the following … Read More
Weekend TV Schedule (2nd Update)
All times Eastern (Updated due to cancelled Australian GP and IndyCar St. Petersburg GP) Friday, March 13, 2020 Location TV Times Network F1:Practice 2 Melbourne 12:55am – 2:30am (Live) ESPN … Read More
IndyCar cancels all races until May
Penske pulls the plug Statement from INDYCAR "After careful consideration, including regular communication with our event promoters, health officials, and the city administrations in our respective race markets regarding COVID-19, … Read More
Vietnam official statement on postponement
Hanoi track will remain shut down In view of the continued global spread of novel coronavirus and after ongoing discussions with Formula One World Championship Ltd – the holder of … Read More
Bahrain and Vietnam GPs postponed, due to COVID-19 (2nd Update)
Chase Carey forced to postpone two more GPs UPDATE This rumor upgraded to 'fact' today. Formula 1 has announced Bahrain and Vietnam Grands Prix have been postponed as a result … Read More
Bryan Herta Autosport Enters Strategic Partnership with Haupert Autosport
BHA's IndyCar driven by Marco Andretti Haupert Autosport, formed by So-Cal property developer Rexco Development has entered into a strategic partnership to purchase an interest in Bryan Herta Autosport’s INDYCAR … Read More
MCLAREN withdraws from Australian GP (Update)
Seidl and Brown faced with possible more team members infected UPDATE 14 additional McLaren Formula 1 employees have entered a two-week quarantine after coming into close contact with the individual … Read More
It’s official now: Formula E and FIA take decision to temporarily suspend season
Andre Lotterer Formula E and the FIA have announced that the 2019/20 season will be temporarily suspended for a two-month period, considering the challenge the current health crisis poses to … Read More
Bahrain GP ‘out of the question’ – Horner
Horner says he expects more cancellations (GMM) With Australia and China already called off, F1 insiders are no longer expecting any racing whatsoever until at least June in Baku. After … Read More
‘F1 will recover’ from worst ever crisis
Jean Todt (GMM) The world of Formula 1 is coming to terms with the fact that its 2020 season is in tatters over the coronavirus crisis. Initially, the sport's figureheads … Read More
INDYCAR announces condensed schedule for St. Petersburg season opener
Josef Newgarden The NTT INDYCAR SERIES season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which will be closed to spectators and limited to essential personnel only, will have several modifications with … Read More
F1 took ‘too long’ with Melbourne decision – Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone (GMM) Formula 1 took too long to respond to the coronavirus crisis, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. On Friday the 13th, the image presented to the … Read More
Williams worried about financial impact of coronavirus
The whole world is worried Claire Williams (GMM) Claire Williams is worried about the financial impact of F1's new coronavirus crisis. Australia and China have been called off, but Bahrain … Read More