Category: Formula 1

Volkswagen chief executive officer Bernd Pischetsrieder has won a five-year extension to his contract. This means that he will remain in charge of Europe's biggest car company until April 2012. … Read More

(GMM) Renault tester Heikki Kovalainen admits that he is probably on pole position to snatch McLaren-bound Fernando Alonso's race seat in 2007. According to some paddock sources, the 24-year-old rookie … Read More

UPDATE In a story first broke here at AutoRacing1.com weeks ago, now comes word from autosport.com that Lola has admitted to them their interest in designing an F1 car, what … Read More

After rumors have been spread that Kimi Raikkonen or Juan Pablo Montoya would take the place of Fernando Alonso with Renault next season, Mark Webber, the Australian Williams F1 driver, … Read More

(GMM) A day is a long time in formula one. Although mystery has surrounded Michael Schumacher's future beyond 2006, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo now says the German is almost … Read More

(GMM) Although peace at Imola seemed imminent, a serious hurdle has emerged between the warring carmakers and F1's owners. The British 'Sunday Express' newspaper has reported that, with no hands … Read More

UPDATE (GMM) Cosworth is looking to Toro Rosso, but also David Richards, as the independent engine maker prepares for the future. With current partner Williams likely to race into Toyota's … Read More

(GMM) The crisis at British grand prix-promoting club 'BRDC' is likely to begin to ease on Friday. Reports suggest that a scheduled vote of no confidence at the Silverstone meeting … Read More

(GMM) Williams' Nico Rosberg looks set to move ten places back on next Sunday's European grand prix grid. The rookie German's team is reportedly considering changing his Cosworth engine ahead … Read More

UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today – see Hot News page for story. 04/27/06 (GMM) On Friday morning, David Richards' 'Prodrive' will be announced as the winner … Read More

Ferrari title sponsor Marlboro has said it is willing to bankroll the $70 million pay packet of Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next season, according to a report … Read More

(GMM) Although the 'flexi wing' saga appeared to have died down, the FIA has reportedly received a new letter in informal protest of F1 team Ferrari. Honda suspects that the … Read More

After luring one of the best designers, Adrian Newey, away from McLaren, according to Autosport.com sources, Red Bull Racing have now also lured McLaren operations chief Neil Martin to be … Read More

(GMM) Michael Schumacher now has in his possession a contract to extend his formula one career for Ferrari by two more years. That is the information of Germany's biggest newspaper, … Read More

(GMM) Finland's Kimi Raikkonen may have taken his foot off the loud pedal for the end of his career at McLaren. That is the theory of Patrick Tambay, the French … Read More

UPDATE #2 So-called 'lazy' journalists copped a thumping by Midland owner Alex Shnaider at the weekend, but one or two did spot an interesting figure popping into the team's motor … Read More

(GMM) An ominous cloud has re-gathered over Yuji Ide's fledgling F1 career. The struggling rookie driver, already warned by Super Aguri bosses to up his game, sent an irate Christijan … Read More

(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen has not yet signed a Ferrari contract for 2007. That is the adamant claim of Mercedes' Norbert Haug, who was quoted by the German 'sid' agency as … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari's 'Tifosi' is rejoicing the red team's return to form, but paddock cynics still suggest that Michael Schumacher achieved his Imola pace on the mere whiff of petrol. ''I … Read More

UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo denied at Imola today that the Italian team have already signed Kimi Raikkonen for next year. Raikkonen … Read More

Ross Brawn says that he expects that Bridgestone will introduce a more durable and slower tire in 2007 when it becomes the sole supplier of tires in F1 when Michelin … Read More

(GMM) Michael Schumacher may be back on Renault's 2007 radar. It was recently revealed that team principal Flavio Briatore, with Fernando Alonso's seat to fill, was keen to stage talks … Read More

(GMM) According to the latest rumor, Giancarlo Fisichella has been told that he will lead the Renault team into the 2007 season. With champion Fernando Alonso to leave the Enstone … Read More