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
Category: Rumors
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
Rumor: NASCAR Cup eyes Gateway race, will destroy IndyCar attendance (4th Update)
Gateway has received 5,000 ticket deposits for next June’s NASCAR Cup Series race in the first 24 hours they’ve been available. The track got a three-year deal, and Owner … Read More
Rumor: 2022 NASCAR Cup Schedule (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. NASCAR today announced the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, a slate that spans 39 total events. The 2022 schedule builds on the steps … Read More
Rumor: Formula 1 Drive to Survive season 4 Netflix launch date
It was confirmed at the end of August by Netflix and Formula 1 alike that the fourth season is being filmed right now and will be coming to the streaming … Read More
Rumor: Leclerc ‘unwell’ at Monza after Binotto fight
(GMM) There was more than meets the eye and the ear about Charles Leclerc’s minor medical episode last weekend at Monza. In Friday practice, the Monaco-born driver told Ferrari over … Read More
Rumor: Saudi Arabian group eyes F1 takeover (Update)
As COVID continues to compromise the schedule, unconfirmed reports suggest that F1 has had to take on a number of loans including loans against future sponsor income. F1 has become … Read More
Rumor: Leclerc eyes further two-year Ferrari extension
(GMM) Charles Leclerc wants to extend his already long-term Ferrari deal for a further two years. That is the claim of Leo Turrini, a well known and respected Italian Formula … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin interested in Ricciardo (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false.’ Speaking at the Italian Grand Prix about those suggestions, Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer was adamant that there was nothing to worry about … Read More
Rumor: Sauber Shareholders eye F1 team sale to Michael Andretti (Update)
(GMM) Michael Andretti has failed in a reported bid to buy the Alfa Romeo-branded Formula 1 team Sauber. Andretti, the former F1 driver and now active IndyCar and Formula E … Read More
Rumor: De Vries to Aston Martin if Vettel retires
(GMM) Nyck de Vries has dismissed as “nonsense” claims that he has already signed a contract with a Formula 1 team for 2022. Some were surprised when Mercedes-powered Williams announced … Read More
Rumor: Williams may switch from Mercedes to Red Bull/Honda power
(GMM) Alex Albon has retained the backing of Red Bull, despite returning to Formula 1 with Mercedes-powered Williams in 2022. At Zandvoort, Toto Wolff warned that he may block the … Read More
Albon to drive for Williams F1 in 2022 (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Williams F1 has announced that Nicholas Latifi and Alex Albon will form its driver line-up for the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship. … Read More