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
Category: Rumors
Rumor: F2 champ has zero chance for an F1 seat (3rd Update)
(GMM) Oscar Piastri has effectively counted himself out of the running for Formula 1’s last official vacancy on the 2022 grid. Earlier, the Mark Webber-managed Australian, who is leading the … Read More
Rumor: Provisional 2022 F1 schedule -CONFIRMED (Update)
As rumored below, and now ‘fact’, Formula 1 has revealed the calendar for the 2022 season, with a record-breaking 23 Grand Prix schedule being approved by the FIA’s World Motor Sport … Read More
Video: Why Andretti is interested in buying Sauber’s F1 team
Rumors have gathered pace that Michael Andretti’s team – Andretti Autosport – could be taking a place on the F1 grid in the near future by buying into Sauber. In … Read More
Rumor: Imola to replace China on 2022 calendar (2nd Update)
Imola is poised to replace China on the 2022 F1 calendar, with Singapore making a return and France securing a slot, RacingNews365.com reports. As revealed by RacingNews365.com last month, the 2022 calendar is expected to feature … Read More
Rumor: Kirkwood to replace Herta in No. 26 Andretti IndyCar
Rumor has it that 2021 Indy Lights Champion Kyle Kirkwood will replace Colton Herta in the #26 Andretti Autosport IndyCar next year if Michael Andretti completes a deal to buys … Read More
Rumor: Norris to quit McLaren for Ferrari
(GMM) Lando Norris is not ruling out a move to Ferrari some day. However, the impressive 21-year-old – who almost won the recent Russian GP from pole – says he … Read More
Rumor: New favorite emerges for last F1 seat in 2022
(GMM) The rise of the first Chinese driver to the Formula 1 grid in 2022 is suddenly looking in doubt. There are claims that while Alfa Romeo is keen on … Read More
Rumor: Qatar emerges as 2021 F1 race alternative (3rd Update)
We are late in upgrading this rumor to ‘fact.’ Qatar will host its first Formula 1 race this winter to replace the cancelled Australia GP, marking the start of a … Read More
Rumor: Bourdais to switch from IndyCar to IMSA fulltime
Rumor has it that Sebastien Bourdais is giving up on IndyCar where money is hard to come by, and will switch to the Chip Ganassi Racing #01 Cadillac in IMSA … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes F1 engine may be illegal (2nd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. F1’s governing body rejected a complaint from Red Bull about the way title rival Mercedes’ Formula 1 engine operates. We reported last month … Read More
F1: Mario Andretti to test McLaren F1 car
While chatting w/ #IndyCar legend Mario Andretti at the GP of Long Beach last weekend he dropped a bombshell: he might be test-driving a F1 car w/McLaren F1 in the near … Read More
2022 IndyCar Silly Season update (3rd Update)
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, where do you think Kyle Kirkwood will take his $1.3 million when he wins the 2021 Indy Lights title? Joe Long Dear Joe, Rumor has … Read More
Rumor: VW’s Audi, Porsche likely to enter F1 in 2026 (Update)
Rumor has it that Porsche and Audi are looking to share costs and working with Red Bull to create a new F1 engine for 2026. Those responsible for Formula 1 … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar to shuffle 2022 test day allotment
Word in the IndyCar paddock in Long Beach is that IndyCar will reduce the private test days each team gets in 2022 from 5 to 4 since the car will … Read More
Rumor: Andretti team to announce Grosjean Friday (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Grosjean is now confirmed to drive the #28 DHL car in 2022 for Andretti Autosport. Watch the video below. Special @DHLUS delivery for … Read More
Rumor: 2022 F1 Calendar (Update)
The dates for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix have been announced, with the race set to take place on May 6-8, 2022 With racing due to arrive at the newly-christened 5.41km … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR to reinstate practice & qualifying
A rumor going around the NASCAR paddock is that the series will reinstate limited practice again for all the Cup races in 2022 with limited car adjustments allowed. Teams would … Read More
Rumor: Provisional 2022 MotoGP Calendar
Provisional 21-race MotoGP calendar for 2022 Date Venue Country March 6 Losail Qatar March 20 Mandalika Indonesia April 3 Termas de Río Hondo Argentina April 10 Circuit of the Americas … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari eyes IndyCar starting in 2023 (10th Update)
We have heard rumors about a 3rd engine manufacturer for IndyCar for about 10 years now. With the new engines due in 2023, it’s now too late to start developing … Read More
F1: Haas to confirm current drivers for 2022 ‘before Sochi’
(GMM) Mick Schumacher’s seat at Haas for 2022 “should be confirmed soon”, according to the small American team’s boss Gunther Steiner. Earlier, Ferrari-backed Schumacher was linked with a move to … Read More
F1: Tsunoda’s F1 career to end in 2022 – Coulthard
(GMM) Former F1 driver David Coulthard has issued a scathing prediction about the future of Japanese rookie Yuki Tsunoda. Backed by Honda and lauded by Red Bull as he entered … Read More
Newey-Aston Martin rumors resurface (3rd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Adrian Newey is happy with Red Bull and, according to Christian Horner, recently extended his contract with the team. (GMM) New reports suggest … Read More
F1: Melbourne appears on leaked 2022 F1 calendar
(GMM) Formula 1 fans in Australia will be buoyed by emerging news about the future of the grand prix in Melbourne. Currently, Australia – and major cities Melbourne and Sydney … Read More
Rumor: 2022 IndyCar schedule (4th Update)
The city council of St. Petersburg, Fla. approved amended dates for the Firestone GP of St. Petersburg in 2022 (Feb. 24 – Feb. 27) and 2023 (March 2 – March … Read More