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
Category: Rumors
Rumor: George Russell to lose Williams F1 seat (3rd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. ‘Mercedes Junior’ Russell has spoken to RaceFans.com and said that Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff told him “not to worry” and that “everything will be … Read More
Rumor: Leaked 2021 F1 calendar, Saudi Arabia in play (2nd Update)
(GMM) There could be as many as an unprecedented 23 races next year, as reports about the 2021 calendar emerge following a key meeting. All the sport’s stakeholders, including FIA … 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
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
Rumor: Portugal ‘the final nail in Alex Albon’s coffin’
Ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says Alex Albon has sealed his own fate with a “horrible race” at the Portuguese Grand Prix. Lining up P6 on the grid, Albon went backwards … Read More
Rumor: 2021 F1 driver ‘silly season’ explodes in Portugal (Update)
(GMM) The extraordinary 2021 ‘silly season’ continues apace, with rumors about driver movements running rampant in the Portimao paddock. Acting Williams boss Simon Roberts did his best to quell speculation … Read More
Rumor: Haas to sign ‘two paying F1 drivers’
(GMM) Haas needs “two paying drivers” to replace both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean for 2021. That is not the claim of an F1 pundit, but of Grosjean himself as … Read More
Rumor: Perez is the ‘most wanted man in F1’
(GMM) Sergio Perez has suddenly become “the most wanted man in Formula 1”. That is the view of former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos, referring to the fact that the … Read More
Rumor: Penske to axe Supercars effort, move McLaughlin to IndyCar (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Team Penske announced today that it will not return to compete in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship for the 2021 season. The team’s … Read More
Rumor: Ganassi and Johnson to announce IndyCar sponsor for 2021
Rumor has it that Saturday at the IndyCar season finale in St. Petersburg, FL Chip Ganassi Racing will confirm that a sponsor has been found for Jimmie Johnson’s first season … Read More
Go Fas Racing to scale back to part-time
After running the last several seasons full time, Go Fas Racing has decided to scale back to a part-time effort for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, CATCHFENCE.com reports. The … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar to renew contract with St. Petersburg GP (No) (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. It was announced that Firestone would continue to sponsor the race thru 2023. There was no change in the deal between IndyCar and … Read More
Rumor” Red Bull could quit F1 over engine situation (Update)
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is expected to formalize Red Bull’s threat to quit Formula 1 at a key meeting on Monday over the engine situation. Red Bull is looking into … Read More
Rumor: Magnussen eyes IndyCar seat (Update)
More proof that Kevin Magnussen is seriously eyeing IndyCar. “My father drove there in the 90s and I always thought it was super-cool. But in our complex times, I don’t … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull might buy Honda’s F1 engine operation (Update)
(GMM) Red Bull would only be looking to run its own engine program until the current ‘power unit’ regulations end, according to Dr Helmut Marko. The energy drink owned camp’s … Read More
Rumor: Alex Wurz’s son could join Ferrari academy
(GMM) The son of former F1 driver and current Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chairman Alex Wurz is now inching his way towards a future in Formula 1. 14-year-old Charlie Wurz … Read More
Rumor: Haas closing on Mazepin, Ilott or Schumacher for 2021 (2nd Update)
Today’s announcement that both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean will leave the Haas team after this season opens up both seats for 2021, hence we are now raising this rumor … Read More
Rumor: Erik Jones to replace Bubba Wallace at RPM (2nd Update)
This rumor is now upgraded to ‘fact’ with this announcement. Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announces today that Erik Jones will join the organization in 2021 as the driver of the … Read More
Rumor: Vettel contract will have equality clause
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel will have insisted upon equal treatment by Aston Martin before signing with his 2021 team. That is the view of former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld, after Vettel’s … Read More