Rumor: IndyCar to renew TV deal with NBC (2nd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement of the new deal that will see 13 of approx. 18 races broadcast on network NBC each year. NBC and the … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: Alonso to re-sign with Alpine
Fernando Alonso is on course to secure a seat at the Alpine team next season, their chief executive officer Laurent Rossi told BBC. Rossi revealed that Alonso is on a … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR called Loudon race early to gift win to Almirola
Did series officials call the end of Sunday’s Cup Series race too soon (8 laps remaining) when in fact it was not too dark, or did they call it to … Read More
Rumor: Keselowski to become NASCAR team owner (5th Update)
Roush Fenway Racing has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday at 1:00am ET to make this announcement. We already had the rumor as ‘fact’ on June 25th. This rumor is … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull F1 to re-sign Perez (Update)
(GMM) Sergio Perez looks set to stay at Red Bull in 2022. According to Spain’s Marca sports newspaper, any claims that Pierre Gasly might be re-promoted to the senior team … Read More
Rumor: Chinese driver Zhou linked with Williams seat
(GMM) Formula 1 could get its first Chinese driver in 2022. In Austria, Alpine gave its driver academy member and Formula 2 championship leader Guanyu Zhou a Friday practice outing. … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR Next-Gen car killed the test dummy (Update)
In a Tuesday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller said that officials are awaiting a full report from the June 30 crash … Read More
Rumor: Will Calderon replace Bourdais in the #14 Foyt IndyCar in 2022?
Tatiana Calderon is among several potential ride-buyers for an IndyCar ride in 2022, following a test with the AJ Foyt team at Mid-Ohio. The test was made possible through her … Read More
Rumor: Melbourne could be off F1 schedule in 2021 (3rd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ now. The Australian Grand Prix scheduled for November has been called off due to the logistical challenges of getting around strict Australian border controls. … Read More
AR1’s 2022 IndyCar Silly Season page (Update)
On our AR1 IndyCar Silly Season page below, we had Alexander Rossi as ‘fact’ with Andretti Autosport. He signed a multi-year deal with Andretti in 2020 and as we understand … Read More
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
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