Merc makes $64m push to keep Kimi
UPDATE (GMM) It is an 'open secret' in the formula one paddock that Kimi Raikkonen has now signed a multiple year contract to drive for Ferrari from 2007, Niki Lauda … Read More
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UPDATE (GMM) It is an 'open secret' in the formula one paddock that Kimi Raikkonen has now signed a multiple year contract to drive for Ferrari from 2007, Niki Lauda … Read More
Former 2004 Jordan driver Timo Glock is eyeing a return to the formula one grid in 2007, with his manager Hans Bernd Damps telling 'Premiere' in Turkey that a comeback … Read More
Pole sitter Felipe Massa is likely to move over to allow teammate and championship challenger Michael Schumacher to take maximum points in Istanbul. ''I will drive my race thinking about … Read More
JCB have made an offer to Sir Frank Williams to buy the Formula 1 team. No figure has been released but it is understood to be a very substantial sum. … Read More
(GMM) With the 'mass damper' saga still bubbling, yet another technical controversy looks set to descend on formula one. At the Istanbul circuit on Friday, Ferrari racers Michael Schumacher and … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Toyota's Ralf Schumacher has again refused to rule out speculation that he and BMW-Sauber counterpart Nick Heidfeld could swap formula one seats in 2008. ''Until and including 2007 … Read More
(GMM) Pedro de la Rosa will keep his seat at McLaren alongside Kimi Raikkonen for the remaining three races after Monza, according to reports in the Spanish press. Although Gary … Read More
(GMM) According to the latest whisper from Istanbul, Ralf Schumacher might follow Christijan Albers down the starting grid amid reports by broadcaster 'ORF' that yet another Toyota V8 engine required … Read More
The latest whisper in the formula one paddock is that Williams could already be courting a new major sponsor to tie-in with its Toyota engine connection in 2007. The name … Read More
(GMM) A clash of opinion within the Ferrari ranks could scrap the team's plans to unveil its 2007 driver lineup at Monza in two weeks. As Michael Schumacher told reporters … Read More
Despite speculation that his Ferrari tenure could be nearing an end, Felipe Massa says he is 'quite optimistic' ahead of the last five races of 2006. The 25-year-old Brazilian, however, … Read More
Fernando Alonso's Renault team was dealt a blow ahead of this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix after their mass damper system was deemed illegal. Renault on Wednesday found out that their … Read More
UPDATE This rumor should have been upgraded to 'fact' last week when the announcement was made. 08/11/06 After moving to the July 4th weekend in 2006, the USGP F1 race … Read More
UPDATE #12 Hearing from F1 sources in Europe that the reason Bernie Ecclestone only signed a 1-year extension at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the United States Grand Prix is … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) BMW has described as 'speculation' reports that Sebastian Vettel could this week be installed as its formula one team's new 'Friday' practice driver. After Robert Kubica replaced Jacques … Read More
(GMM) Christijan Albers is on the verge of extending his F1 contract with the Midland team beyond the end of 2006, according to his manager. Lodewijk Varossieau, attending MF1's Rotterdam … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, If F1 drivers are supposed to be the best in the world how come drivers like Mika Häkkinen and Heinz Herald Frentzen have not gone … Read More
Former world champion Mario Andretti says his grandson Marco could be ready to make the switch from IndyCars to Formula 1 as soon as 2008. “He [Marco] can’t do it … Read More
The 2007 F1 schedule is beginning to fall into place but there are still a lot of TBA dates. We also don't know whether the calendar will again be 19 … Read More
(GMM) Felipe Massa has rejected media speculation that he could slide back into a test driving role at Ferrari next year. With reports confidently predicting a race line-up of Michael … Read More
(GMM) At the end of the 2006 season, BMW looks set to lose British mobile phone company 'O2' as a sponsor of its formula one team. According to reports, continuing … Read More
The US grand prix faces an uncertain future. Tony George, chief executive of the Indianapolis circuit which hosts the race, blamed uncertainty within the sport after renewing its contract for … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' – see Hot News. 08/14/06 Indianapolis — After months of speculation and negotiations a source close to Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials tells … Read More
Engine maker Cosworth will lay off around 40% of its UK workforce at the end of the Formula One season in light of the engine regulation changes in Formula One … Read More
(GMM) Spanish telecommunication giant Telefonica is set to remain a key sponsor of the Renault team in 2007, according to reports. Even though the presence of compatriot Fernando Alonso at … Read More