Rumor: Ferrari eyes Shwartzman for a F1 seat at Haas
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto believes that the team’s development driver Robert Shwartzman deserves a Formula 1 seat, and we would not be surprised if he were to take Mick Schumacher’s … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: AlphaTauri can’t take Herta because IndyCar drivers viewed as lower than F3 (11th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. It is clear the Europeans do not want an American driver nor the Andretti team in F1. Red Bull has abandoned efforts to … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari F1 upgrades planned for Singapore
After getting their posterior beat by Max Verstappen and Red Bull yet again at Monza display, Ferrari are now reportedly planning two further 2022 upgrades, the first coming for Singapore. … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar driver Da Matta tipped to run Audi’s F1 project
(GMM) Cristiano da Matta, a former IndyCar and F1 driver, has emerged as a leading candidate to head Audi’s new works collaboration in Formula 1 from 2026. The Italian specialist … Read More
F1: Alpine, Williams eyeing de Vries for 2023
(GMM) Alpine may now be emerging as another potential full-time home for Formula 1’s rookie-of-the-moment Nyck de Vries in 2023. It now seems likely that the Dutchman will get a … Read More
Rumor: Renault to sell ICE engine business and its potential positive impact on F1
Rumor has it that Renault CEO boss Luca de Meo is planning to split the EV and ICE businesses. The traditional Internal Combustion Engine business has been given the codename … Read More
Rumor: Toyota to return to IndyCar as 3rd OEM (6th Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Toyota will not become the 3rd engine supplier to the IndyCar Series. IndyCar has been trying to land a 3rd company for over … Read More
Rumor: Haas calls off Schumacher contract talks, wants Ricciardo or Giovinazzi (4th Update)
(GMM) A cloud is continuing to hang over Mick Schumacher’s future in Formula 1. Although the German has upped his game at recent grands prix, Haas boss Gunther Steiner admits … Read More
Rumor: Rosenqvist to Juncos Hollinger Indycar team in 2023 (2nd Update)
Everyone assumes that Felix Rosenqvist will be demoted to the MCLAREN Formula E team if he stays with MCLAREN. With Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou moving to the Arrow … Read More
F1: ‘Silly season’ reaches fever pitch at Monza
(GMM) Nico Hulkenberg is back in the headlines as the new front-runner to replace Mick Schumacher at Haas next year. Team boss Gunther Steiner says he has lost his hunger … Read More
Rumor: Joe Gibbs pushing Kyle Busch out to make room for little Ty Gibbs (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Joe Gibbs Racing will run little 114-pound Ty Gibbs, grandson of team owner Joe, next year in place of Kyle Busch. Latest reports … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR to move All-Star race to No. Wilksboro (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. The NASCAR Cup Series will make a stunning return to a revitalized North Wilkesboro Speedway next season, visiting one of its original tracks … Read More
F1: Many manufacturers waiting to enter F1 – Domenicali
Under Liberty Media’s leadership, F1 has become so popular, and attractive to sponsors and carmakers, that F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says that there are other carmakers sitting on the sidelines … Read More
F1: 2023 F1 Silly Season Page
We have updated our 2023 F1 Silly Season page to include the latest speculation and facts as to who will drive where next season. Last Updated September 8, 2022 2023 … Read More
F1: Porsche IPO likely holding up F1 announcement
Volkswagen announced plans to list Porsche in what could be one of Europe’s largest initial public offerings. The IPO is expected to value Porsche around $85 billion. Volkswagen will only … Read More
IndyCar: Series to copy F1’s ‘Drive to Survive’
Per Penske Corporation Executive VP Jonathan Gibson, IndyCar is looking to copy F1’s Drive To Survive Docu-Series success story. “Getting a ‘Drive To Survive’-like unscripted docu-series is “an important part … Read More
Rumor: Porsche deal could oust Horner as Red Bull team boss (Update)
Christian Horner has claimed rumors that he could be axed if Porsche joins Red Bull are “wild speculation”. Horner said any deal with the German company, if it happens, will not exclude … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton may take engine grid penalty at Monza
The new power unit Mercedes installed in Lewis Hamilton’s car for the Belgian GP (his third and final one for the year) may be damaged from his first lap collision … Read More
Rumor: Malukas #1 pick by Ganassi to replace Palou
Dale Coyne Racing’s rookie sensation, David Malukas, is rumored to be Ganassi Racing’s #1 pick to replace Alex Palou in 2023, assuming Palou gets out of his Ganassi contract and … Read More
Rumor: F1 Silly Season about to crank up
(GMM) Sunday might be Belgium GP day, but Monday’s meeting of the contract recognition board in Geneva could be high octane fuel for the 2023 ‘silly season’. If, as is … Read More
Rumor: Paul Ricard may host F1 race every two years (Update)
This rumor from back in May is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Following confirmation from Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali that the French Grand Prix will drop off the calendar in … Read More
Rumor: Ricciardo wants $21 million from McLaren to break contract early (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Speaking on the latest High-Performance podcast, McLaren CEO Zak Brown admitted a lot of money made the move happen: “We’ve had to end the … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes F1 bringing huge upgrade to Spa – Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya says he is aware of a rumor that Mercedes have a “big, big upgrade” on the way for the W13. Mercedes are not of a mind to … Read More
Rumor: Piastri to replace axed Ricciardo at McLaren (5th Update)
McLaren Racing and Daniel Ricciardo can confirm that Daniel’s 2023 contract has been terminated early as both parties have mutually agreed that he will leave the team at the end … Read More
Rumor: Tsunoda heading for 2023 F1 contract extension
(GMM) It appears that Yuki Tsunoda has no reason to worry about his 2023 race seat at Alpha Tauri. As Mick Schumacher scrambles for a potential alternative to Haas for … Read More