Montagny for Magny Cours?
Speculation says Renault test driver Franck Montagny will not only wear yellow at Magny Cours' French GP next month, he'll also line up on the grid. The Frenchman filled the … Read More
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Speculation says Renault test driver Franck Montagny will not only wear yellow at Magny Cours' French GP next month, he'll also line up on the grid. The Frenchman filled the … Read More
UPDATE Jordan owner 'Midland' will split with car builder Dallara at the end of the current season. Colin Kolles conceded speculation that the 2006 F1 car will no longer be … Read More
India's first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan has been told to raise his game by the Jordan team. "We are all aware that the drivers are rookies," said team boss … Read More
Pedro de la Rosa would like to step back onto the F1 grid, permanently. But the Spaniard, who raced spectacularly in Juan Pablo Montoya's injured boots at Bahrain, admits that … Read More
There can be no greater insult for a Formula One driver than to be classified as slow. When your employer makes the assessment, the humiliation is complete. That was the … Read More
UPDATE #2 We are downgrading this rumor to 'speculation' as it appears the Williams/BMW relationship is falling apart. “This is something I personally consider to be extremely unprofessional," Patrick Head … Read More
Rumor has it that F1 will return to its old one-hour qualifying format in 2006 with each driver getting 12 laps. The FIA is thinking about requiring each driver to … Read More
Young British racer Adam Carroll has been tipped for a full-time testing role with BAR-Honda in 2006. Senior race engineer Jock Clear, who runs the young driver program, hinted at … Read More
UPDATE Rumor has it that when Honda and Toyota follow Chevy and quit the IRL, Ilmor will be the sole supplier of IRL engines much the same as Cosworth is … Read More
UPDATE This Grandprix.com article says, New York City's bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics suffered a setback on Monday when plans for a $2bn stadium on the West Side … Read More
Despite having a contract with the Sauber F1 team that runs until the end of 2006, it's pretty safe to say that Jacques Villeneuve's time with the Swiss squad appears … Read More
UPDATE We failed to mention that there has been speculation NASCAR would like to grab Danica Patrick as well. Rest assured the IRL will do everything in their power to … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Turkey is on course to host its first Formula One Grand Prix in August as scheduled, according to Bernie Ecclestone. "We have seen … Read More
UPDATE #6 This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact.' Speed will be Red Bull's third driver for both the Canadian and US Grand Prix. We await the formal announcement. 06/01/05 … Read More
UPDATE A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Is there any possible connection between the fact that Honda is IRL and BAR in terms of Davidson not going to Newman-Haas? Just a … Read More
Rumors suggest that at least two Formula One teams are interested in what Patrick can bring to the sport, the strongest rumor is that Minardi could be giving her a … Read More
In the same way that a sudden snap of warm weather at the end of winter can fool flowers into blooming early, so too it seems the unseasonably hot conditions … Read More
Ralf and Michael Schumacher's manager is involved in a bid to run a German 'A1 Grand Prix' team. A multi millionaire given the brothers' F1 success, Willi Weber said he … Read More
Juan Montoya thinks that the Williams team qualified with a light fuel load for today's race at the Nurburgring. “It’s a bit frustrating and disappointing," Montoya said when comparing his … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'strong' today. Word in the Nurburgring paddock is that Toyota is close to renewing its customer engine deal with Jordan. Although Ferrari talks came … Read More
Although the Jordan 'buyout' rumor seems to have quieted down, whispers about Alex Shnaider's team persist. Bubbling up again is speculation that 'Midland' – Jordan's new 2006 moniker – may … Read More
Don't be amazed if a second 'Flying Finn' is soon on the grand prix grid. Indeed, Heikki Kovalainen – a part time Renault tester and GP2 driver – will assume … Read More
Italian sports car driver Thomas Biagi is knocking on the F1 door. The 29-year-old met with 'a team' in the Monte Carlo paddock, according to the La Gazzetta dello Sport … Read More
Word in the Monaco paddock was that Americans Ryan Hunter-Reay and Scott Speed may be the drivers for the Red Bull F1 team next year. Another rumor making the rounds … Read More
Although Bernie Ecclestone charges a hefty sanctioning fee for a Formula One race, as high as $30 million per year for some races, he collects nothing for the Monaco GP. … Read More