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
Category: Rumors
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
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