F1: Todt to return to Ferrari and replace Binotto
(GMM) Former FIA president Jean Todt has played down rumors that he might be poised to return to Ferrari. Prior to heading Formula 1’s governing body, the now 76-year-old Frenchman … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: BMW and Audi eye buying McLaren (6th Update)
This rumor back from February is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Knowing they are not good enough, BMW insist they have no interest in returning to Formula 1 amid the likely … Read More
Rumor: Ricciardo to take sabbatical from F1 in 2023 (Update)
Accepting a drive at Williams would be a significant step backwards for Ricciardo, especially as the team has shown little in the way of progress since Dorilton Capital purchased it … Read More
F1 Rumor: Ricciardo dating Berger’s daughter (2nd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he’s ‘in love’ with his girlfriend Heidi Berger. The 33-year-old went ‘Instagram official’ with the aspiring actress, 25, in August. He … Read More
Rumor: 2023 F1 calendar now finalized (13th Update)
Our rumor was spot-on and is now upgraded to ‘fact’ as today’s announcement of the 24-race 2023 F1 schedule is precisely what we rumored below. One small change to the … Read More
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
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