Rumor: 2026 Formula 1 cars to be 1-foot shorter, only 6-speeds
–by Mark Cipolloni– According to a report by Tobi Gruner of AMuS, the 2026 Formula1 cars will be 1-foot shorter, have only 6-speed gearboxes instead of 8, and a powertrain … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: Red Bull to bring big upgrade to Hungarian GP (Update)
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says he’s not overly worried that Red Bull’s rivals appear to be closing the performance gap. Max Verstappen is positively cruising to his third consecutive drivers’ … Read More
Rumor: FIA to show green-light to two new F1 teams
(GMM) The FIA looks set to green-light two new Formula 1 teams, but could be in for a showdown with Formula 1 and its teams. Several applicants went through the … Read More
Rumor: Formula E team owner Jay Penske buying LA Times
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong and entertainment trade publishing magnate and Formula E team owner Jay Penske are discussing a deal to transfer ownership of the LA Times newspaper, … Read More
Rumor: Ricciardo to replace de Vries at Hungary
UPDATE: This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement. –by Mark Cipolloni– According to rumors coming out of the Netherlands, where Nyck de Vries is from, Daniel Ricciardo will … Read More
Rumor: De Vries may be axed by Dutch GP – Marko
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has admitted Nyck de Vries may no longer be in the Alpha Tauri cockpit by the time Formula 1 reaches Zandvoort. Zandvoort, the first race after … Read More
Rumor: Blomqvist and Armstrong to MSR
–by Mark Cipolloni– Rumor has it that Meyer Shank Racing’s IndyCar team will run their IMSA driver Tom Blomqvist and current Ganassi road course only IndyCar driver Marcus Armstrong in … Read More
Rumor: Tom Cruise working on Days of Thunder 2
Not to be outdone by Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton making a big F1 movie with Apple, rumor has it that Tom Cruise and Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski are collaborating … Read More
Rumor: Rivals upset that Ferrari cheated
(GMM) Some of Ferrari’s Formula 1 rivals are reportedly upset with the Maranello based team. According to Auto Motor und Sport (Germany) and the Swiss newspaper Blick, the unnamed rival … Read More
Rumor: HiTech F1 team already has car in Wind Tunnel, confirms entry (Update)
British racing team Hitech has formally confirmed it has lodged an entry to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026, after revealing a major new investment deal. Hitech announced on … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton’s salary demand rejected by Mercedes
What is taking Mercedes so long to sign Lewis Hamilton? It was revealed by Sportsmail, the deal has hit an unexpected impasse. At 38, Lewis Hamilton is the second-oldest driver … Read More
Rumor: Palou linked with two F1 teams for 2024
(GMM) The next hot rookie in Formula 1 could be Alex Palou. As well as taking pole at the Indy 500 this year, the 26-year-old Spaniard is also dominating the … Read More
Rumor: Josh Berry to replace Kevin Harvick in the #4 SHR Ford (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement. –Press Release– One of the most coveted seats in the NASCAR Cup Series has been filled. Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has named … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin also aims to beat Red Bull at Silverstone
–by Mark Cipolloni– Not only is Mercedes aiming to beat the Red Bull team at Silverstone, where they are always strong, there are reports that Aston Martin will introduce further … Read More
Rumor: De Vries could be ousted by home Dutch GP
(GMM) Nyck de Vries’ Formula 1 career is still under a very dark cloud. That is the admission of two of his well-known Dutch compatriots, even if the 28-year-old rookie … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes aims to beat Red Bull at Silverstone (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– It is no longer a rumor, it is now ‘fact’ that Mercedes aims to beat Red Bull at Silverstone. Listen to what Toto Wolff says. Toto knows … Read More
Rumor: Spa may only get a 1-year extension (Update)
(GMM) The future of the Belgian GP at the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit is now looking more secure, promoter Vanessa Maes admits. She recently met in London with Formula 1 CEO … Read More
Rumor: Kallenius must approve Hamilton contract
(GMM) Ralf Schumacher thinks he knows why Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations are taking so long. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said earlier this week that he hoped to get the seven … Read More
Rumor: Vettel could race at Le Mans in 2024
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel appears ready to re-fire his motor racing engine. The quadruple world champion retired from Formula 1 at the end of last year, but he left the door … Read More
Rumor: Binotto called Audi F1 chiefs ‘clowns’
(GMM) Mattia Binotto reportedly rejected an offer to become team boss at Audi’s new works Formula 1 project. Former McLaren boss Andreas Seidl is now the CEO at Sauber – … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari trying to poach Sauber Technical Director
–by Mark Cipolloni– Rumor has it that Ferrari are trying to poach Jan Monchaux, Sauber’s current Technical Director. Current Ferrari F1 boss, Fred Vasseur, moved from Sauber to Ferrari and … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR eyes Cup race in Montreal
According to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, NASCAR is in discussions with entities in Montreal about bringing the racing series back to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as soon as next … Read More
Rumor: Entry fee for new F1 teams to be $1 billion
According to sources, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is working on a new Concorde agreement for F1. The rumored biggest changes are: 1. Adding 2 more teams to the grid in … Read More
Rumor: Bridgestone bids to get F1 tire supply contract (Update)
(GMM) More reports have emerged indicating Pirelli may have competition in its bid to secure the next contract to remain Formula 1’s sole tire supplier. Earlier this year, the FIA … Read More
Rumor: South African GP back on for 2024, but then Spa would be axed? (4th Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. A race in South Africa is not going to happen in 2024. While there are reports out there that it … Read More