Red Bull to buy Jaguar team
UPDATE #15 The ink will be drying today on the deal to save the Jaguar Formula One team, if last-minute negotiations are completed. The new owners are to be the … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Formula 1
Some big news is coming
Rumors suggest that we will have some big news to report to you from Europe in the next several days. Because of the importance, AutoRacing1.com President Mark Cipolloni will make … Read More
Jordan to get Toyota and Briscoe
UPDATE #5 According to Ian Phillips, the team's Director of Commercial Affairs, Jordan's search for an engine supplier is over as they're on the verge of concluding an engine deal … Read More
Sauber to lose Red Bull
It is thought that the Sauber team will lose its backing from Red Bull next year because Red Bull will put all their money behind the Jaguar team it is … Read More
Bernie might promote British GP himself
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could promote next year's British Grand Prix himself as part of a deal with teams to keep the race on the calendar. "It's a suggestion … Read More
Formula 1 qualifying to change again?
In Brazil the Formula 1 teams got together and agreed to accept a new qualifying plan which had been dreamed up by Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley and Jean Todt over … Read More
Kalkhoven Cosworth deal key to Jaguar future
This week's Autosport Magazine reports Champ Car series co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven is due to be announced as the new owner of Cosworth Racing early next week. Multimillionaire businessman Kalkhoven plans … Read More
One tire supplier instead of V8s for F1
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Plans for a 'control tire' situation in Formula One have been shelved until at least 2006, Minardi owner Paul Stoddart revealed in … Read More
BRDC to ‘consider’ new deal
(GMM — Nov.10) The British Racing Drivers' Club is waiting for Bernie Ecclestone's new proposal for a 2005 grand prix at Silverstone. The 74-year-old impresario said he would be 'shattered' … Read More
2005 Bahrain race set for ‘sell out’
(GMM — Nov.10) Bahrain's second grand prix is heading for a sell-out, according to race organizers. The circuit's business development manager, Rayan Kazerooni, said more than twice the number of … Read More
Kumho and Midland
(GMM — Nov.10) Korean tire brand Kumho might team up with new Formula One team 'Midland F1' in 2006, the rumor mill is whispering. Both current F1 suppliers, Bridgestone and … Read More
Ford dragging their heels on sale to Red Bull
Red Bull have confirmed putting in an offer to buy Jaguar Racing but say the F1 team's owners Ford are dragging their heels. According to the Austrian energy drink company … Read More
Van der Merwe to test for BAR
The 24-year-old former F3000 racer and 2003 British F3 champion Alan Van der Merwe will be evaluated by the Brackley based team within weeks and could fill a post as … Read More
Hakkinen hints at DTM move
UPDATE #4 This rumor is upgraded from 'false' all the way to 'fact' today. Mika Hakkinen has signed to race in Germany's DTM Touring Car Championship. He recently showed interest … Read More
Heidfeld to become Williams test driver
Nick Heidfeld may settle for becoming Williams BMW's test driver for the 2005 season. ''I would like to work (with Williams) next year. If the only option is as test … Read More
Swedish ace eyes Champ Car
UPDATE #4 2003 F3000 Champion took part in Friday testing for the Jaguar Racing squad this year and remains under contract to the team until the end of the season. … Read More
Coulthard eyes 3rd Williams in 2005
David Coulthard has set his sights on the vacant BMW-Williams seat alongside Mark Webber after his nine year run at McLaren came to an end this month. "It isn't a … Read More
Rumors of Russian GP intensify
[Editor's Note: Here is yet another example of world demand for F1 that Bernie can't satisfy. Will Champ Car position itself to fill this void with a derivative of the … Read More
Romania eyes F1 race
[Editor's Note: Here is yet another example of world demand for F1 that Bernie can't satisfy. Will Champ Car position itself to fill this void with a derivative of the … Read More
Toyota and Honda may switch to Japanese tires
UPDATE #2 With Sauber’s announcement yesterday they will switch to Michelin tires, Bridgestone is down to just three teams – Ferrari, Jordan and Minardi. Rumors are now that it's almost … Read More