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
Category: Rumors
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
Rumor: Indy to get a 6-Hour IMSA race in 2023
IMSA is looking at the addition of an endurance race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2023. IMS owner Roger Penske indicated that he remains in talks with IMSA on a … Read More
Rumor: F1 back to South Africa 30 years later (5th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. Africa could be Formula 1’s next new destination, even though the sport has decided not to replace the axed Russian GP this year. … Read More
Rumor: Mick Schumacher may not be good enough to keep F1 seat
(GMM) Mick Schumacher may have reason to be “concerned” about his Formula 1 career. That is the view of former driver Christian Danner, responding to the clear dip in 23-year-old … Read More
Rumor: Honda having 2nd thoughts about leaving F1 (Update)
If Honda does decide to stay in F1 as a little birdie told us at the Miami GP that they are considering, where does that leave Red Bull’s deal with … Read More
F1: Who will replace Lewis Hamilton in Monaco?
Lewis Hamilton has been warned he could face substantial ramifications if he fails to remove his permanent jewelry by the time he arrives in Monaco at the end of this … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR Productions to move offices to larger facility
According to the Charlotte Business Journal, rumor has it that NASCAR is considering moving its operations of NASCAR Productions out of uptown Charlotte. On Thursday, Concord City Council will consider … Read More
Rumor: Alpine could be supporting an Andretti F1 effort (2nd Update)
It was interesting to see Mario Andretti talking to Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto Saturday in Miami. We always thought it made far more sense for the Andretti F1 team to … Read More
Rumor: With the Sauber buyout failed, Andretti turns to own team in 2024 (8th Update)
F1 is still stringing Andretti along despite saying he has support from the FIA for his planned Formula 1 entry after a meeting with president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in Miami … Read More
Supercars Rumor: Walkinshaw Andretti United to switch to Ford (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Walkinshaw Andretti United, in conjunction with Ford, has today announced that the Team will run the Ford Performance Mustang GT in the Supercars … Read More
F1: Alonso only driver to miss Maimi GP Welcome Party. Is he sick?
On behalf of Alpine, Otmar Szafnauer (team principal), Laurent Rossi (CEO) and Esteban Ocon stepped onto the podium to greet fans at last night’s Miami GP Welcome Party. The only driver not … Read More
Rumor: VW eyes German drivers for 2026 F1 projects (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. (GMM) Volkswagen will try to reignite Germany’s love affair with Formula 1. Far from Michael Schumacher heyday, Germany has slipped out of F1 … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin on pole for Audi F1 deal (3rd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. Lawrence Stroll has confirmed talks with Audi about a potential works collaboration in Formula 1 for 2026 and beyond. With the Volkswagen board … Read More
F1: Leclerc gets 2nd Ferrari engine for Maimi
According to Motorsport.com Ferrari will give Charles Leclerc an entirely new engine, his 2nd of three allowed for the season before grid penalties kick in. The Italian team is trying to … Read More