IndyCar Rumor: Chaz Mostert eyes IndyCar go
According to AutoAction, discussions have started to get Supercars star Chaz Mostert into an IndyCar. While at the early stages, the prospects of an IndyCar test are very real for … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: Jimmie Johnson to race in 2022 Indy 500
Look for Jimmie Johnson to be entered in the 2022 Indy 500. Initially reluctant to race on ovals in an IndyCar, Johnson now feels comfortable with the safety the Aeroscreen/Halo … Read More
F1 Rumor: Lewis Hamilton to agree to 25% pay cut (Update)
(GMM) Toto Wolff is confident he will soon reach a deal to keep Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes beyond 2021. Media reports in the past days have suggested that the Mercedes … Read More
IndyCar Rumor: Who will fill the third Arrow McLaren seat in 2022?
IndyCar Rumor: Who will fill the third Arrow McLaren seat in 2022? With Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team looking to expand to three cars in 2022, there is speculation as … Read More
Rumor: Jimmie Johnson will take management role at Hendrick Motorsports
Rumor has it that IndyCar may soon be losing its biggest star driver. Jimmie Johnson drove a car half owned by Jeff Gordon at NASCAR powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports for years. … Read More
Rumor: Russia GP set for Igora Drive (3rd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. The Russian Grand Prix is moving home in 2023, after a deal was struck to move the race to a new purpose-built circuit … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes Re-signs Hamilton to new 2-year contract (Update)
AR1.com has now learned that Lewis Hamilton’s new contract is for two more years with Mercedes. We assume after that he will call it a day on his F1 career. … Read More
F1 Rumor: Bottas told of Mercedes exit ‘long ago’
(GMM) Two former F1 drivers think Valtteri Bottas is definitely leaving Mercedes. Toto Wolff tried to downplay the Finn’s expletive-filled radio rant in the French GP as a “great” thing … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR exploring all-electric series
Rumor has it according to the Sport Business Journal that NASCAR is exploring the concept of starting an all-electric companion series in the coming years as the racing series tries … Read More
Rumor: F1 drivers boycotted Pirelli meeting
(GMM) Formula 1 drivers reportedly boycotted a meeting with Pirelli officials at Paul Ricard, as the saga of the mysterious Baku blowouts continues. “I understand that Max is angry,” Mario … Read More
Rumor: Cody Ware to skip Cup race at Nashville for IndyCar race at Road America (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. NASCAR driver Cody Ware will be making his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut this weekend at Road America with Dale Coyne Racing with RWR … Read More
Rumor: Verstappen’s tires were underinflated
(GMM) The analysis of Max Verstappen’s deflated Pirelli tire showed no signs of a manufacturing or design fault, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Although the investigation in Milan is … Read More
Rumor: Bottas already told by Mercedes Russell will replace him (3rd Update)
Yesterday, the Italian media in form of Sky Sports F1 has reported that Mercedes AMG driver and teammate to Lewis Hamilton will not have his contract renewed, confirming the reports … Read More
F1 Rumor: Lewis Hamilton ‘willing to take pay cut’… but…..
Lewis Hamilton is reportedly willing to take a pay cut to stay with Mercedes until the end of next season, but the Brit wants his bonus for winning the world title … Read More
Rumor: BMW eyeing LMDh prototype racing (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement. New rumors are going around that BMW is eyeing a new hypercar class. Audi and Porsche will race in the LMDh … Read More
Rumor: CBS in lead to land new IndyCar TV deal (maybe) (6th Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus says “there’s no room at the inn” at CBS for other motorsports properties at this time, and the … Read More
Rumor: Gordon to leave FOX for bigger role at Hendrick Motorsports
Former NASCAR star Jeff Gordon, now Fox TV Commentator may be leaving the TV booth for a bigger role at Hendrick Motorsports. According to Adam Stern at Sports Business Journal, … Read More
Rumor: Honda F1 teams to have more power soon
Mercedes delivered new engines to all its teams this past weekend in Baku, and rumor has it that Honda will release an upgraded engine to the Red Bull and AlphaTauri … Read More
Rumor: F1 to copy IndyCar red-flag rule (2nd Update)
Contrary to what American-hater Guenther Steiner thinks (this is the guy who has made Haas the worse team in F1), Fernando Alonso believes it is “unfair” that Formula 1 drivers … Read More
Rumor: F1 to add second Austrian GP to 2021 calendar (2nd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Dr Helmut Marko has reluctantly ruled out spicing up the second Austrian GP this year by reversing the layout of the Red Bull … Read More
Rumor: August IndyCar road course race to get sponsor, move to NBC (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. The Big Machine brand is increasing its already substantial involvement with INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway as its refreshing new adult vodka juice … Read More
Rumor: Russell could be eyeing Mercedes split
(GMM) Another option may be shaping up for George Russell’s next move in Formula 1. The highly impressive 23-year-old, who almost won his one-off fill-in drive for Lewis Hamilton late … Read More
Rumor: Mugello eyes return to F1 calendar
(GMM) As both Stefano Domenicali and Toto Wolff visited the Italian circuit in Tuscany, Mugello has declared its readiness to host another round of the Formula 1 world championship. Last … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull has poached 50 Mercedes F1 staff
(GMM) A staggering 50 members of Mercedes’ F1 engine division is switching allegiances to the new Red Bull Powertrains operation. That is the news from the highly authoritative Auto Motor … Read More
Rumor: F1 to ban wind tunnels after 2029
Formula 1 may outlaw the use of wind tunnels after 2029 to reduce costs. In their place – computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Once a fundamental part of car development, these … Read More