Toro Rosso may stick with V10 in ’07
(GMMf1NET) Dietrich Mateschitz has described as 'hysterical' claims that Toro Rosso's use of a V10 engine in 2006 is unfair to its rivals. The Red Bull magnate, fifty per cent … Read More
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(GMMf1NET) Dietrich Mateschitz has described as 'hysterical' claims that Toro Rosso's use of a V10 engine in 2006 is unfair to its rivals. The Red Bull magnate, fifty per cent … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Red Bull magnate Dietrich Mateschitz has tempered his search for a works F1 carmaker partner by insisting that having one will be 'less important' after 2008. Already signed on … Read More
UPDATE #5 This BBC article has a bit more on the rumored Singapore F1 race, now thought to probably be a street race. 04/11/06 The possibility of a grand prix … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Tickets to October's Japanese grand prix at Suzuka may already have sold out, according to reports. With Fuji set to take over the race's running from 2007, pitpass.com said … Read More
UPDATE [Editor's Note: We are upgrading this rumor to 'strong' but we suspect this is the usual Bernie Ecclestone threat of an alternate race to get a better deal with … Read More
UPDATE Valentino Rossi's hugely speculated switch to F1 has been backed by a motorcycle chief. 'KTM' team boss Heinz Kinigadner told 'Die Presse' that he reckons the authoritarian MotoGP champion … Read More
According to a survey conducted in Australia, a disappointing number of people watched the Australian Grand Prix on television. The Roy Morgan Sports Monitor found that 4.9 million Australians aged … Read More
Rumors out of Europe suggest that MF1 Racing have expressed an interest in the services of recently fired Toyota F1 designer Mike Gascoyne. Of course that will not be until … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Michael Schumacher will stick around in formula one beyond this year, according to a 'high ranking' member of his team. The German's current contract runs out at the end … Read More
Recall our rumor from Wednesday that Roger Penske could take over the Toyota F1 team. According to a report in Autosport magazine, Toyota boss John Howett wants the sports governing … Read More
Renault's Flavio Briatore is forever in the news with beautiful women. According to a recent New York Post article, Briatore recently bought a $25-million apartment in New York City’s Plaza … Read More
UPDATE #2 Toyota confirmed bombshell reports on Wednesday morning that said Mike Gascoyne had left the formula one team. A statement said the technical director had been 'suspended' because of … Read More
(GMMf1NET) No matter where his future lies, Kimi Raikkonen will be a winner in 2007. It is reported by the 'sport1.de' publication that McLaren's Finn has already signed an agreement … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Scott Speed and David Coulthard nearly came to blows during their meeting with the stewards at Albert Park, it has been revealed. Paul Gutjahr, an FIA representative who was … Read More
(GMMf1NET ) In the face of giant pressure in Italy, 2006-spec Michael Schumacher has played down any comparison with the Ferrari 'crisis' of last season. The midfield running German crashed … Read More
UPDATE #2 (GMMf1NET ) Sir Frank Williams has added his vehement denial to F1 speculation that rookie Nico Rosberg could be sold to McLaren next year. The 20-year-old German has … Read More
(GMMf1NET) New York-based bank Lehman Brothers might not be finished with the world of formula one. While recently selling its 14 per cent stake to now 100 per cent owner … Read More
Photo right, Toro Rosso's Gerhard Berger in an intense conversation with BMW's Mario Theissen in Australia Sunday. Some speculate that the topic of conversation could have been engines for 2007 … Read More
UPDATE It was Scott Speed and not Ralf Schumacher that was penalized for passing under a yellow. Speed lost his championship point and the results of the race have been … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Flavio Briatore could quit formula one if Renault wins another championship this season. The Italian, whose contract will expire at the end of the year, has vowed to think … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Jenson Button's race seat at Honda COST him $26 million, it is reported. The 'Sun' newspaper said the Briton must cough up the cash after buying his way out … Read More
(GMMf1NET) As ever on a Saturday evening, and Sunday morning, the buzz in the formula one paddock is all about fuel — or cars' potential lack of it. Honda's Jenson … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Renault boss Flavio Briatore has threatened to sue a German newspaper for calling him a Nazi. 'Bild' published a photo of the playboy Italian, standing outside the McLaren-Mercedes pit, … Read More
Critics of Formula One sometimes say the world's most expensive form of motor racing is not a sport but a business, where the richest teams simply buy victories by raising … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Toro Rosso co-owner Gerhard Berger says his team will 'probably' ditch its controversial V10 engine for next year. In the Albert Park paddock, the ten-time GP winner said the … Read More