Rumor: Gasly to replace Ocon (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement that Gasly has been re-signed by AlphaTauri for 2021. (GMM) Cyril Abiteboul has denied rumors suggesting Renault might oust Esteban Ocon … Read More
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AlphaTauri re-news Gasly contract
Scuderia AlphaTauri is pleased to announce that Pierre Gasly will continue with the team for the 2021 Formula 1 season. The 24-year-old Frenchman first joined the team at the 2017 … Read More
Ecclestone says drivers still call for advice
(GMM) On the occasion of his 90th birthday, former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone still thinks the move to today’s power unit regulations was “insane”. “When these hybrid engines were introduced … Read More
FIA finalizes rule changes for Imola’s two-day schedule
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved changes to the Formula 1 sporting regulations that will be used for the two-day Grand Prix weekend in Imola. The single free … Read More
Binotto ‘very happy’ with Sainz Jr. for 2021
(GMM) Mattia Binotto remains “very happy” with Ferrari’s choice of successor for struggling quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel. The fabled Maranello team has signed up Spaniard Carlos Sainz Jr., who … Read More
Ferrari not ready to discuss Red Bull engine ‘freeze’
(GMM) Red Bull’s plans to run its own engine program from 2022 have hit a snag. In a key meeting in Portimao early this week, the sport’s stakeholders discussed Red … Read More
Toto Wolff defends F1’s ‘pay drivers’
(GMM) Toto Wolff has defended some of F1’s so-called ‘pay drivers’, insisting their disparaging image is unfair. “Just name one driver who doesn’t deserve to be here this season,” the … Read More
Mercedes ups Aston Martin stake to 20pc
(GMM) The collaboration between Mercedes and Aston Martin is being expanded. For months, there has been speculation that Mercedes’ F1 team boss Toto Wolff, who is already an Aston Martin … Read More
‘Stupid’ Norris apologizes to Stroll, Hamilton
(GMM) Lando Norris has issued an apology after making comments about rivals Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll in Portimao. Following a crash, the McLaren driver described Stroll as a “c**t” … Read More
Viewership for IndyCar down in 2020 if you include Indy 500 (Update)
Historical IndyCar TV Ratings Venue 2016 Network 2016 Rating 2016 Viewers 2017 Network 2017 Rating 2017 Viewers 2018 Network 2018 Rating 2018 Viewers 2019 Network 2019 Rating 2019 Viewers 2020 … Read More
Persistent rain pushes resumption of Cup Series race at Texas to Wed. (Update)
NASCAR officials have postponed the completion of the Cup Series playoff race from Texas Motor Speedway for a third consecutive day because of continuing rain Tuesday. The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive … Read More
Final weekend TV Rating
Final Weekend TV Ratings. The Texas NASCAR Cup race has yet to run do to rain. Network Event Location Total Viewers 18-49 Viewers 2020 TV Rating 2019 TV Rating %Chg … Read More
F3: Stanek tops Day 1 of post-season testing, ahead of rookie Leclerc
The F3 cars set out onto the Jerez circuit for the first time under cool temperatures on Tuesday morning and it was the recognizable name of Doohan who lit up … Read More
Rudy Fugle to join Hendrick Motorsports as No. 24 crew chief for Byron
The 22-year-old driver will reunite with Rudy Fugle, who was named the crew chief of the No. 24 team on Monday. Fugle was Byron’s crew chief in the NASCAR Gander … Read More
AR1’s annual IndyCar Silly Season page is now live!
The first version of our 2021 IndyCar Silly Season page is now live. You can locate it on the drop-down under rumors on our main menu. We will be updating … Read More
Marco got Sato’d and it cost him $1 million (Update)
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, Sato cost Michael Andretti a million dollars by his unprofessional and dangerous driving on Sunday at the Saint Petersburg Grand Prix. Knowing he was fighting … Read More
Scott Dixon’s mother on latest IndyCar championship: ‘I can’t be prouder’
It is Dixon’s second championship in three years to go with the titles he won in 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2015. Glenys Dixon says when her son is racing, she is often … Read More
Supercars great Jamie Whincup evicted from Queensland after crossing border
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup claims he has done nothing wrong after being evicted from Queensland for crossing the border without quarantining. The seven-time Supercars champion, and several Triple Eight crew … Read More
Portuguese GP won by ‘Mercedes, not by Hamilton’
(GMM) Opinions remain split over how much credit Lewis Hamilton deserves for racing past Michael Schumacher’s all-time F1 record for race victories in Portimao. That is not because he is … Read More
No mid-year changes to ‘F1 penalty points’ system – Masi
(GMM) F1 race director Michael Masi (above) has ruled out making any immediate changes to the controversial ‘penalty points’ system. Multiple drivers have complained in recent days and weeks about … Read More
Rumor: Leclerc car developments slowing Vettel
(GMM) Jacques Villeneuve thinks all of Ferrari’s car development in 2020 has been done to suit Charles Leclerc. His comments come after team boss Mattia Binotto denied suggestions that the … Read More
Key departures would weaken Mercedes – Schumacher
(GMM) No Formula 1 team will be able to rival Mercedes’ continuing dominance in 2021, according to Ralf Schumacher. Red Bull is bullish about its hopes of closing the gap … Read More
Mongolian politician criticizes Verstappen (Update)
(GMM) Red Bull has told Max Verstappen to be more careful with his insults against rivals in the future. The Dutch driver’s radio cries of “retard” and “mongol” after a … Read More
DJI, Modis and Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team have lift-off! (Update)
With just a few weeks to go before embarking on its second season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team has announced that … Read More
Top-Five for Aron, Top-10 for Lee in Dramatic Formula Ford Festival
WEST KINGSDOWN, England – This weekend’s 49th annual BRSCC Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch truly lived up to expectations as a trio of young Americans played their part in … Read More