Rumor: Alfa Romeo cannot afford to bring upgrades to Silverstone
Inflation costs continue to wreak havoc on the F1 paddock. Alfa Romeo had planned to introduce a new front wing for Silverstone but Vasseur told me they stopped work on … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: Andretti Autosport eyes Alpine IMSA deal
Alpine is in continued discussions with Andretti Autosport for IMSA-based LMDh program according to Sportscar365.com A deal with Andretti Autosport to field customer Alpine LMDh cars would make “full use” … Read More
Rumor: Aussie prodigy set for F1 race weekend debut
Australia could have two F1 drivers on track at once at next month’s French Grand Prix when Oscar Piastri gets his first competitive outing with Alpine. The USA has zero … Read More
Rumor: Helio Castroneves to run NASCAR race?
Helio Castroneves was not originally scheduled to compete in the Superstar Racing Experience opener at Five Flags Speedway on Saturday night but left with the trophy anyway. More importantly, the … Read More
Rumor: Leclerc facing engine change penalty in Canada
(GMM) Charles Leclerc’s championship hopes look set to take another blow, with rumors in the Montreal paddock indicating a ten-place grid penalty may be in the works. The works Ferrari … Read More
Rumor: Giovinazzi or Piastri could be called up to replace Schumacher (Update)
(GMM) Mick Schumacher has hit back at claims that the Formula 1 axe may be about to fall on him. In recent weeks, but especially as tensions with Haas obviously … Read More
Rumor: China Telecom after F1 rights in China
A new player looks set to emerge in China’s sports media landscape, with giant telco China Telecom in advanced talks to acquire digital rights for Formula 1 motor racing, according … Read More
Brad Pitt to star in new F1 movie (5th Update)
Richard Trenholm of CNET spoke with Kosinski and Bruckheimer in London recently as they did press for Top Gun 2. While they couldn’t say much about the as-yet-untitled Formula 1 … Read More
Rumor: ESPN bids $70 million per year for F1 TV rights (Update)
ESPN’s bid of $70 million per year was an initial bid. Liberty Media is looking for a final bid of $100 million per year for the new F1 TV deal. … Read More
Rumor: Rossi to drive for Arrow McLaren IndyCar team (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ earlier than we expected. Arrow McLaren SP has signed American driver Alexander Rossi to a multiyear deal for him to drive for the team, … Read More
Rumor: Schumacher linked to Aston Martin for 2023 (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. (GMM) Aston Martin’s boss says he is “very, very confident” that quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel will stay with the team for 2023. … Read More
Rumor: Alexander Rossi to move to Arrow McLaren team (3rd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Rossi is out at Andretti Autosport (and will soon be confirmed at Arrow McLaren SP) and will be replaced by the talented rookie … Read More
Rumor: IMSA to be a support race to Miami GP F1 race
Rumor has it that Tom Garfinkel and the other execs at the Miami GP are looking for a support race or two for the F1 race in Miami Gardens starting … Read More
IndyCar: To think IndyCar might race in Argentina is pure folly
There is a rumor going around that a contingent from Argentina was at the Indy 500 trying to drum up support for an IndyCar race in their country. How ludicrous. … Read More
Rumor: Another NFL team owner eyes F1
Miami Dolphins team owner Steven Ross brought F1 to Miami in a big way. Is a fellow Republican and Dallas Cowboys NFL team owner about to follow Ross into F1? … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes may only supply F1 engines after 2025
The Mercedes Stuttgart holding company that once owned 70% of Mercedes AMG F1 [the Brackley F1 car team] has sold down its share in the F1 project to 33% as … Read More
Rumor: Ricciardo’s days at McLaren numbered? (4th Update)
(GMM) It is possible that Daniel Ricciardo will be shown the exit door at McLaren after the 2022 season. In Monaco, there has been some confusion about the duration of … Read More
Rumor: Verstappen may be up for trying the Indy 500, Le Mans in 7 years
Talking to Jonathan McEvoy of the Daily Mail, 24-year old talked for the first time about retirement. He signed a $50-million-a-year contract that ties him to Red Bull F1 until … Read More
Rumor: Shell to develop Sustainable fuel to keep IndyCar Internal Combustion engines alive (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Shell and INDYCAR are continuing their sustainability journey together by announcing a lineup of additional energy solutions for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and … Read More
New baseball stadium would kill the Long Beach GP (2nd Update) (Update)
This rumor from 2019 has come back alive, upgraded from ‘false’ to ‘speculation’. A corruption scandal nixed what looked like a done deal for Angel Stadium, and neighboring Long Beach … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin needs to sell F1 team to avoid bankruptcy (Update)
Saudi Arabian company Aramco has an option to own a 10% stake in the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, Aston Martin post-balance sheet documents reveal. Documents detailing the annual accounts … Read More
Rumor: Alonso replacing Vettel solves Alpine three-driver dilemma
(GMM) Alpine will “find a solution” to its three-driver dilemma ahead of the 2023 season. That is the news from Luca de Meo, who is CEO of Renault – the … Read More
F1: First 2023 Silly Season Page
The first iteration of our 2023 F1 Silly Season Page Last Updated May 27, 2022 2023 F1 Silly Season Page Team Engine No. Driver Nat. Rating Comments Alfa Romeo Racing … Read More
Rumor: Jimmie Johnson’s IndyCar sponsor Carvana ‘is in deep trouble’
How much longer will Carvana be able to sponsor Jimmie Johnson’s IndyCar effort? Ernie Garcia spoke with analysts during Carvana’s (CVNA) – Get Carvana Co. Class A Report earnings call … Read More
F1: Mercedes uses filming day to test upgrades for Barcelona
The Mercedes F1 team used a filming day with the W13 at Paul Ricard, which reportedly sported the upgrades the team were planning on introducing at Barcelona this weekend. The … Read More