BAT wants to buy Forsythe and Pollock out
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, My understanding is that ALL of the outstanding shares not owned by BAT where pledged as collateral in 2001 (??) for the loans BAT … Read More
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UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, My understanding is that ALL of the outstanding shares not owned by BAT where pledged as collateral in 2001 (??) for the loans BAT … Read More
The Formula 1 manufacturer-led breakaway series will go ahead come what may and will become F1’s rival or its successor, according to sources. The four car manufacturers behind the GPWC … Read More
(GMM — Nov.24) F1 might lose 'a couple' of European events to make way for Russian and Indian grands prix, Bernie Ecclestone suggested. Despite Imola's declaration of a 'verbal' new … Read More
With each passing day it appears there is no place for F1 star and former McLaren driver David Coulthard. It's not that he is slow, it's just that all the … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, I strongly disagree with your assessment that the Cosworth engines are underpowered. A lot of the time differences between the F1 teams has to do with … Read More
Former NASCAR and IRL champ and Indy 500 participant Tony Stewart craves the chance to test a Formula 1 car to find out if he is quick enough to make … Read More
Speculation has it that although Toyota will supply the Jordan team with engines in 2005, they might be badged Lexus instead of Toyota as a way to bolster the Lexus … Read More
UPDATE Ferrari announced that it has signed an agreement with the driver Marc Gené who will join Scuderia Ferrari as from today, for the 2005 race season, as a test … Read More
The change of guard in Andhra Pradesh may have put the Formula 1 project in Hyderabad on the back burner, but the Federation of Motorsports Club of India has not … Read More
David Richards has refused to rule out a return to F1 with a new team in 2006. Richards left his role as BAR team principal on Friday, more than a … Read More
David Richards believes BAR stands a much greater chance of keeping Jenson Button after Honda bought into the team today. Button tried to use a loophole in the deal between … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' Christijan Albers visited Jordan Grand Prix’s Silverstone factory this week for a seat fitting in preparation for a test with the team on December … Read More
Red Bull Racing owner Dieter Mateschitz has not made his final choice for his team's drivers line-up but he is not hiding his actual preferences. "I want to test young … Read More
David Coulthard admitted that a testing role with the Ferrari or Renault teams is possible next season with a view to returning to racing “at the earliest opportunity." Coulthard told … Read More
Williams F1 team boss Sir Frank Williams has told Eurosport.com in an exclusive interview that current test driver Antonio Pizzonia is the 'most likely occupant' for the seat alongside Mark … Read More
Midland Formula One have reportedly approached Ferrari about supplying the new team with engines when they make their debut in 2006. "It would be good to have a Ferrari engine … Read More
Japanese car giant Honda is set to become a Formula One team owner with BAR, BBC Sport has learned. Honda has supplied engines to BAR for four years but wants … Read More
Dietrich Mateschitz's newest foray into Formula One team ownership may revive the beleaguered Austrian grand prix. It should be remembered that – as well as the team formerly known as … Read More
This Grandprix.com article says, The idea of an all-Dutch team at Minardi is nothing new. It has been floating around since the summer – but that does not mean it … Read More
AutoRacing1.com spotted at the posh Indian Cinnamon Club restaurant in the Westminster section of London Monday night the new owner of Cosworth, Kevin Kalkhoven (along with Gerald Forsythe), dining with … Read More
AutoRacing1.com spy cameras snapped this photo on November 8th in the Shanghai, China Ritz Carlton of Red Bull billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz making a presentation to Guo Jie, one of the … Read More
Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz says he may bring in ex-BMW motorsport boss Gerhard Berger to help his new team make its debut next season. Tony Purnell, team boss for … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See feature article by Mark Cipolloni. 11/12/04 (GMM — Nov.12) The sale of Formula One engine supplier Cosworth Racing will be revealed … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See feature article. 11/13/04 AutoRacing1.com has learned that the deal to buy Cosworth will include Gerald Forsythe. Forsythe had a relationship with … Read More