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
Category: Rumors
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
Rumor: MotoGP star Rossi to race in Rolex 24 at Daytona
Nine time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi hints at racing in the 24 Hours of Daytona during this year’s COTA weekend Ever heard of this @ValeYellow46 guy? How cool would this … Read More
Rumor: Honda may give Verstappen ‘rocket’ engine to counter Hamilton’s (Update)
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has played down reports Max Verstappen may benefit from his own “rocket” engine this weekend in Saudi Arabia. Off the back of news that championship challenger … Read More
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
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