Rumor: Nice to host future French GPs instead of Paul Ricard (4th Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. (GMM) Christian Estrosi has ruled out the city of Nice as the future host of the French GP. In the Paul Ricard paddock … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: Vettel ‘could retire’ because of ‘slow’ car (2nd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. (GMM) Sebastian Vettel says talks with Aston Martin about a new contract for 2023 will kick off “now”. The Silverstone-based team has made … Read More
Rumor: Kurt Busch may retire after 2023 season
Kurt Busch is exactly two weeks away from turning 44 years old, which doesn’t make him the oldest driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, but in his 22nd full-time season … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR to run demo race with electric cars
Screenshots of a document leaked to an online chat forum and obtained by Kickin’ the Tires, purportedly shows NASCAR’s intention to debut a prototype electric vehicle ahead of the 2023 Busch Clash … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR to race on the streets of Chicago (5th Update)
An announcement could be made around 2:30 p.m. today that NASCAR Cup races will be racing on the streets of downtown Chicago. Road America is expected to lose its NASCAR … Read More
Rumor: VW brands nervous about latest F1 delays
(GMM) Porsche, Audi and Formula 1 are reportedly getting nervous that the Volkswagen Group’s plans to enter the sport in 2026 may be thwarted. Behind the scenes, pressure is building … Read More
Rumor: FIA wants Andretti Global to come up with a lot more money for F1 team
According to AutoRacing1.com F1 paddock sources, the primary reason why the FIA has not approved the Andretti entry into F1 is money is not objections from the teams, which certainly … Read More
Rumor: F1 set to drop legendary Spa-Francorchamps race (Update)
(GMM) Belgian governments are throwing their weight behind efforts to save the embattled Belgian GP. It is now largely accepted in the paddock that the fabled Spa-Francorchamps may be a … Read More
Rumor: Suzuki to quit MotoGP (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Suzuki will leave MotoGP at the end of the 2022 season after reaching an agreement with promoters Dorna. The Japanese manufacturer indicated its … Read More
Rumor: Ricciardo ‘not’ safe so McLaren rumors rumble on (Update)
Daniel Ricciardo is hanging onto his job and not going down without a fight. He put out this tweet indicating he plans to drive McLaren’s F1 car through the end … Read More
Rumor: Palou to McLaren in 2023 (2nd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’. So it turns out our sources of Palou going to McLaren were spot on and that he is indeed leaving the Chip Ganassi IndyCar … Read More
F1: Honda could return to F1 in 2026 – report (3rd Update)
We are raising this rumor to ‘strong’ today because it sure sounds like Honda may have a change of heart once F1 is carbon-neutral in 2026. Speaking at the Red … Read More
Rumor: Rokit will soon be gone from #11 IndyCar (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. The A.J. Foyt Racing team has parked the No. 11 Chevy entry for this weekend’s Honda Indy Toronto event, and for the foreseeable … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar and NASCAR eye Monterrey, Mexico race
The CART series raced at Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico from 2001 to 2006 and AutoRacing1.com was there. Now comes word that the local government is has approved funds to … Read More
Rumor: Truex Jr. to drive for Earnhardt Cup team in 2024
Rumor has it that if JR Motorsports starts a NASCAR Cup team in 2024 as it hopes, that its driver will be Martin Truex Jr. Truex recently re-signed with Joe … Read More
Rumor: Alfa Romeo F1 set to keep Zhou in 2023
(GMM) Alfa Romeo looks set to keep Formula 1’s first Chinese driver on board for another season. Earlier, it appeared likely that the Swiss-based team’s favorite junior, 18-year-old Theo Pourchaire, … Read More
Rumor: Piastri to replace Latifi soon? (6th Update)
(GMM) Nicholas Latifi has admitted that 2022 could be his last season in Formula 1. However, the Canadian driver noted that rumors he would be ousted by Williams for poor … Read More
Rumor: Teams and F1 set to compromise over inflation crisis
(GMM) F1’s governing body has proposed to end the current budget cap argument by paying teams a fixed amount to counteract raging inflation. Although many of the smaller teams insist … Read More
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
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