Category: Rumors

by Mark Cipolloni Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was spied leaving the Mercedes’ motorhome after qualifying for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. During his 30-minute Ted’s Notebook show on Saturday after … Read More

The Middle East’s presence in Formula 1 has continued to grow once again this season, with races set to be held in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi this … Read More

As part of an effort to reduce the number of tires that are brought to grands prix, at two races this year an experiment will take place for a new … Read More

Asked to confirm the reports of Zak Brown’s visit, Christian Horner said: “I thought he was coming for lunch! “As a powertrain manufacturer for 2026, it’s inevitable that discussions are … Read More

By Mark Cipolloni Michael Andretti has so far been silent on whether Andretti Global will pursue acquisition of the AlphaTauri F1 Team if it comes up for sale, and the … Read More

by Mark Cipolloni This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. A GM spokesperson says: “Andretti Cadillac has submitted our Expression of Interest with the FIA. “We feel strongly that our … Read More

(GMM) Aston Martin has now ruled Sebastian Vettel out of the running to replace the injured Lance Stroll in Bahrain this weekend. The team is being coy about the extent … Read More

This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ after the team confirmed that reserve driver Felipe Drugovich would be the man called upon if Stroll is unable to race, not Vettel. by … Read More

It has now been revealed that this deal if for 5-years. To mark the partnership, Discover Qatar, the Destination Management Company of Qatar Airways, have begun offering tickets to the … Read More

If reports are to be believed, not everything is reportedly going Mercedes’ way with their 2023 car, the W14. thejudge13.com reports that their sources have told them that the Germans … Read More

Rumor has it that the new Mercedes W14 F1 car may still have a porpoising problem, from all indications in this video. Hamilton’s head could be seen bouncing a fair … Read More

Many F1 teams have been alarmed by the benefits that Red Bull Powertrains would have received if it was allowed to produce 2026 F1 power units as a ‘new’ F1 … Read More

Rumor has it that the Mercedes W14 had some engine issues after the presentation in Silverstone this morning. It was reported that there were ignition and misfiring problems in the … Read More

Gino Rosato, a core member of Scuderia Ferrari’s management team is rumored to be leaving the team. Rosato has been with the Italian outfit since 1991, taking on various responsibilities. … Read More

Christian Horner said that Red Bull did explore a potential F1 engine partnership with Honda for 2026 when its talks with Porsche broke down last year, but says a deal … Read More

Talking to PlanetF1, team principal and co-founder of Panthera Racing Benjamin Durand confirmed that they were “working on” their Expression of Interest bid. “We still think that the Asian market … Read More

(GMM) Mick Schumacher could find himself in arguably the best cockpit on the Formula 1 grid as early as 2024. That is the view of the 23-year-old German’s uncle Ralf … Read More

(GMM) The president of F1’s governing body has become a Donald Trump or Elon Musk-like character. That is the view of one unnamed Formula 1 boss, as speculation of a … Read More

This appeared on the Williams F1 website briefly, and then they took it down. The team’s livery reveal is this coming Monday. Look for Gulf Oil to feature heavily. Why … Read More

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and double world champion Max Verstappen, plus team-mate Sergio Perez, have arrived in Manhattan in anticipation of the announcement. Ford chief executive Jim Farley … Read More

We are downgrading this rumor to ‘false’ today. The F1 teams do not choose the FIA president, and unless they can influence all the FIA member clubs around the world … Read More

This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. F1 business reporter Vincenzo Landino from The Qualifier wrote on Twitter: “Red Bull’s livery launch date is 3 February in New York City. “I have … Read More

Despite rumors to the contrary, Lewis Hamilton’s F1 contract discussions with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff have not even begun. The Mercedes driver was reportedly going to sign a two-year extension and then … Read More