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
Category: Rumors
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
Rumor: Audi set to confirm F1 plans at Belgian GP
(GMM) Spa-Francorchamps this weekend could be the scene of Audi’s confirmation that the VW-owned German luxury carmaker is indeed entering Formula 1 in 2026. Sources report that Audi looks likely … Read More
Rumor: Candidate emerges for Schumacher’s Haas F1 seat
(GMM) A new candidate has leapt into pole position to potentially replace Mick Schumacher at Haas next year. The small American team’s boss Gunther Steiner admits that Ferrari is behind … Read More
Rumor: Alpine F1 CEO eyes Mick Schumacher for 2023
(GMM) Mick Schumacher may be inching towards a plum Alpine race cockpit for 2023. The young German is rumored to be struggling to maintain the confidence of both the Haas … Read More
Rumor: MotoGP to introduce F1 style Sprint Races
MotoGP wants to introduce Formula 1-style sprint races to grand prix weekends in 2023 and will discuss this with teams this weekend, Motorsport.com has rumored. MotoGP plans to push ahead … Read More
Rumor: St. Petersburg could host a Formula E race
The preliminary 2022-23 Formula E calendar still leaves several spots to be filled, and there are rumors afoot that New York City may no longer be the location of the series’ American race. … Read More
Rumor: Audi will not make August 31st deadline
The FIA dragged its feet so long in ratifying its new 2026 engine regulations, Audi may miss the deadline of August 31st to declare its intentions to enter F1 for … Read More
Rumor: Mir to race alongside Marquez for Repsol Honda in MotoGP
Rumor has it that current Suzuki MotoGP rider Joan Mir will join Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda in 2023. The decision has not yet been made official because there have … Read More
Rumor: IndyCars days at TMS numbered?
Rumor (per Kenny Sargent of Speedfreaks) has it that Texas Motor Speedway will go the way of California Speedway in Fontana and be blown up and reconfigured next year after … Read More
F1: Zhou Guanyu may need big check to keep Alfa Romeo seat
Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur is considering the team’s own junior driver, Theo Pourchaire, to replace Zhou Guanyu for 2023. Pourchaire is second in the Formula 2 standings behind … Read More
Rumor: Briatore ‘handwriting’ all over Piastri saga
(GMM) Flavio Briatore’s “handwriting” is all over the Oscar Piastri affair. That is the sensational claim of former F1 driver Christian Danner, after Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer admitted some “sharing … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull poaches another Mercedes man, will Ferrari poach Hannah? (Update)
Christian Horner says Red Bull’s newest recruit has signed a “statement of intent” after Red Bull’s latest poaching from Mercedes. Phil Prew became the latest to swap Mercedes for Red … Read More
Rumor: Kyle Busch could end up at SHR
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) have indicated they want to keep Kyle Busch, who’s contract expires at year end, Toyota wants to keep Busch, and Busch himself said he’s willing to … Read More
Rumor: Electric Corvette planned to battle Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan
GM is planning a new electric Corvette sedan to rival the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S to hit the market around 2025. Back in April, The General teased the new C8 … Read More
Rumor: Piastri manager Mark Webber plays coy to Red Bull-Porsche switch
(GMM) Charles Leclerc is “under a lot of pressure” because of Ferrari’s struggles with reliability and strategy blunders so far in 2022. That is the view of Mark Webber, who … Read More