Rumor: Grosjean to replace Rossi in #10 Acura
The rumor making the rounds in the IMSA paddock is that Romain Grosjean will drive the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) Acura ARX-05 DPi in the 2022 24 Hours of … Read More
Category: Rumors
Will da Costa get RLL IndyCar Seat? (2nd Update)
A vocal supporter of IndyCar, its cars and its racing, da Costa looked to be seriously in the mix for a race seat with RLL but then other opportunities closer … Read More
Rumor: Giovinazzi to step down to Formula E
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi, his F1 career over (could not bring a big enough check) is rumored to be stepping down to Formula E and drive for … Read More
F1: With signing of Zhou, 2022 F1 driver lineup complete
Last Updated November 16, 2021 2022 F1 Silly Season Page Team Engine No. Driver Nat. Rating Comments Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen Ferrari 77 Valtteri Bottas Finland Fact Signed 45 Guanyu … Read More
Rumor: Chinese driver Zhou on pole to be Bottas teammate (3rd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN will have a boost of talent and youthful enthusiasm as Guanyu Zhou joins the team as race driver for … Read More
Rumor: Giovinazzi axe ‘a matter of time’ (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN driver, Antonio Giovinazzi, will leave the team at the end of the 2021 Formula One championship, following three seasons … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull to protest Mercedes over yet another rear wing issue (Update)
(GMM) Max Verstappen says he hopes Formula 1 stewards in Brazil enjoy “good expensive wine” after fining him EUR 50,000 for touching championship rival Lewis Hamilton’s rear wing with his … Read More
Rumor: Roush Fenway Racing to change name
Roush Fenway Racing will be making a “major announcement” next week on Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway regarding the future branding of the team. Rumor has it the team will … Read More
Rumor: NBC using Pay-to-Play tactics to keep NASCAR contract
Rumor has it that NBC is wining and dining NASCAR executives in an effort to ensure they get their TV contract renewed. Adam stern of SBJ reports that a group … Read More
F1: Hamilton not commenting on engine penalty rumor
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton admitted Mercedes was grappling with bigger problems when rumors of a likely engine change and grid penalty were swirling in the Interlagos paddock. “The engine isn’t even … Read More
IndyCar: 2022 Silly Season update
With the signing of Kyle Kirkwood by AJ Foyt Racing, our 2022 Silly Season table has been updated below. Last Updated November 10, 2021 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Page Team … Read More
F1: Bottas’ 2022 teammate could be named after Brazil (Update)
GMM) Alfa Romeo is now counting down the days before completing the 2022 grid by announcing the identity of Valtteri Bottas’ teammate. The Sauber-run outfit is also making plans to … Read More
Rumor: Alpine’s Brivio could return to MotoGP (Update)
(GMM) Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has played down reports suggesting new racing director Davide Brivio might be on the cusp of returning to MotoGP. Italian Brivio joined the Renault-owned Formula … Read More
Rumor: Hulkenberg linked with IndyCar switch (No!) (4th Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Nico Hulkenberg will NOT be coming to IndyCar. In a post on Twitter on Thursday, Hulkenberg announced that he would not be moving … Read More
Rumor: Porsche to replace Honda at Red Bull (Update)
New Porsche Motorsport managing director Thomas Laudenbach has now admitted it is “not a secret we are seriously considering” an F1 program. “There’s no decision made yet,” said Laudenbach. “So … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar Detroit GP to move off of Belle Isle (4th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today with the announcement below: Here is a screenshot of the proposed track layout from a presentation by Bud Denker of the Grand Prix … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes could get new Saudi title sponsor (Update)
(GMM) Toto Wolff has added his denial to reports Mercedes could be set for a change of title sponsor. We reported last month that Petronas, the Malaysian oil company that … Read More
Rumor: F1 eyes ‘smaller, lighter’ cars for 2026
(GMM) The all-new 2022 cars are yet to be fired up, but Formula 1 is already looking towards the next generation of cars that should make their bow in 2026. … Read More
Rumor: Kvyat eyeing move to US-based NASCAR (Update)
Kvyat video on his visit to Martinsville this weekend where he looks to move from bench warmer in F1 to driver in NASCAR: (GMM) Former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat may … Read More
Rumor: After Andretti, Sauber now eyes Audi or Porsche buyout
Now that the Andretti takeover is off the table for Alfa Romeo Sauber, it looks like the team is waiting for 2025. That’s when Porsche and Audi might step into Formula 1 and a partnership with … Read More
Rumor: Andretti to buy Sauber/Alfa Romeo F1 team (Deal Breaker) (14th Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today as expected. Michael Andretti’s attempted buyout of the Formula 1 team currently known as Alfa Romeo has collapsed. Amid swirling rumors in the … Read More
Rumor: Melbourne may lose GP to Sydney
(GMM) Australian GP boss Andrew Westacott (shown above) has played down reports the country’s Formula 1 race could move from Melbourne to Sydney. Local broadcaster 7 News claims “high-level talks” … Read More
Rumor: Castroneves to drive Meyer Shank Honda at Petit Le Mans (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. “I’m so excited to be joining Meyer Shank Racing, Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya for Petit Le Mans,” said Castroneves. “Road Atlanta … Read More
WEC: Penske tests ORECA at Indy, WEC entry rumored
Team Penske was semi-secretly carrying out testing Tuesday evening in the dark with an ORECA 07-Gibson at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Speculation is that the team could be … Read More
Rumor: COTA to sign F1 contract extension this weekend
COTA Chairman Bobby Epstein, the man who was instrumental in bringing F1 back to the USA, says he expects the largest crowd in history for this weekend’s USGP with every … Read More