F1: Prost reveals 2022 engine ‘reliability problem’
(GMM) Alain Prost’s parting shot at the Renault-owned Alpine team that he is leaving is to reveal a “reliability problem” with the new engine for 2022. Alpine, based in Enstone … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: Aston Martin’s departed Otmar Szafnauer linked with Alpine move (5th Update)
(GMM) Alain Prost has all but confirmed that Otmar Szafnauer will be Alpine’s new team principal. Szafnauer has departed from the same position at Aston Martin, and it is now … Read More
F1: Experts agree Hamilton could quit (Update)
A reader writes, Dear AR1.com, Lewis Hamilton is reported to be deeply involved in a new blockbuster, F1 based movie coming out of Apple Studios. It will star Brad Pitt, … Read More
Rumor: Apple may pursue live NASCAR Streaming Rights
Tech giant Apple is reportedly prepared to spend “billions” on live sports content over the next four years and is on an “aggressive hunt” for live sports streaming deals, according … Read More
Rumor: Daly signs to drive fulltime for Ed Carpenter IndyCar team in 2022 (Update)
Our sources were correct, and this rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement that Daly will drive full-time for ECR in 2022. Last Updated January 14, 2022 2022 IndyCar … Read More
Rumor: Formula E bound Maserati eyeing F1 return
Another iconic carmaker brand is reportedly eyeing a Formula 1 foray. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said part of the justification for the shape of the future engine rules, including the … Read More
F1: Teams kick off 2022 with new bosses
Two Formula 1 teams are kicking off 2022 with major top management changes. It is believed Otmar Szafnauer, who has now left Aston Martin, will imminently be unveiled as having … Read More
Rumor: Vettel a potential Hamilton replacement
Sebastian Vettel has been named as a potential last-minute replacement in the event that Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton suddenly quits Formula 1. Amid swirling rumors that Hamilton, 36, is contemplating retirement … Read More
Rumor: Masi, Tombazis set to lose top FIA jobs
Michael Masi’s controversial decisions in the final moments of the 2021 championship battle appear to have cost him his job. The FIA’s single seater boss Nikolas Tombazis appears to be … Read More
Rumor: Sony to manufacture and sell electric cars
At CES 2022, Sony announced and exhibited an SUV-type prototype vehicle (VISION-S 02) as a new form factor. This vehicle uses the same EV/cloud platform as the prototype (VISION-S 01), … Read More
Rumor: Stroll trying to poach Ford Executive to be Aston Martin CEO
According to Bloomberg, Aston Martin Chairman Lawrence Stroll has approached Steven Armstrong, a senior Ford Motor executive, to gauge his interest in becoming CEO of the British automaker, according to … Read More
F1: Sponsor news and rumors
Red Bull has signed Wolf. Red Bull have announced that they have joined forces with US based cybersecurity specialists Arctic Wolf, “the global leader in security operations, delivering the first cloud-native … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton decides to race in 2022
Rumor has it that Lewis Hamilton has decided not to quit F1 after the Abu Dhabi controversy, but instead race in 2022 with the aim of winning a record 8th … Read More
F1: Did Mercedes tease with image of 2022 car?
Mercedes has released a teaser image of what its 2022 Formula 1 car, the W13. F1 is undergoing its biggest-ever rules overhaul this year, with aimed at creating greater competition … Read More
Rumor: Shell finds Ferrari extra 20hp
Scuderia Ferrari’s fuel partner Shell is reportedly developing a fuel that will recover the 20 horsepower deficit Ferrari cars had compared to Mercedes engines in 2021. The new fuel could … Read More
IndyCar: Updated 2022 Silly Season Table
Last Updated December 28, 2021 – see updated comments 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Page Team Engine No. Driver Primary Sponsor Rating Comments AJ Foyt Racing Chevy 4 Dalton Kellett K-Line … Read More
Rumor: ESPN after NASCAR TV contract
John Ourand has made his annual sports predictions for 2022 and one is that ESPN could be interested in NASCAR coverage again. While this is merely speculation, Ourand is well … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari to consider extending Sainz’s F1 contract (Update)
(GMM) Rumors that Carlos Sainz is poised to add two more seasons to his existing Ferrari contract are continuing to harden. With Ferrari’s long relationship with main sponsor Philip Morris … Read More
Rumor: Long Leclerc contract includes break clause
(GMM) Charles Leclerc’s long contract at Ferrari includes key break clauses, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper. The 24-year-old’s five-year deal, which still has three full seasons to run, … Read More
Rumor: Porsche might dump Formula E for F1
Following in the footsteps of two other German car companies, Audi and BMW, Porsche looks set to drop out of Formula E and enter F1. Formula One’s recent success has … Read More
F1: Ecclestone’s wife could be FIA vice-president (Update)
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he could slide back into an influential position in Formula 1. The 91-year-old lost his role as long-time F1 CEO when Liberty Media took over … Read More
F1: Brawn, Symonds, to lose top jobs – report
(GMM) Ross Brawn could be set to lose his top job as Formula 1’s managing director. When Liberty Media took over from Bernie Ecclestone some years ago, a trio of … Read More
Rumor: 2nd British GP in London eyed (Update)
(GMM) F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has watered down hopes the sport may soon be racing around the streets of London. Earlier in 2021, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he … Read More
Rumor: Ferrucci to cherry-pick 2022 Indy 500 (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement. BREAKING 🚨 We are super excited to announce our two drivers for the 2022 Indianapolis 500! Welcome @SageKaram & @SantinoFerrucci! #DrivenByDRR … Read More
Rumor: Site of 2022 sprint Qualifying Races leaked
Rumor has it out of the Saudi Arabia GP paddock this weekend that the following six F1 races are planned to have qualifying Sprint races in 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix – … Read More