Rumor: Jeff Gordon to join Superstar Racing Experience (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’, which we forgot to update last week. Turns out the big announcement Jeff Gordon was referring to was a chance to win his Chevy … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: Apple to Invest $3.6 Billion in Kia Motors for Apple Car Production (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Monday it is not now in talks with Apple Inc on autonomous electric cars, just a … Read More
Rumor: 10 new NASCAR Cup team charters being sought
According to Adam Stern of Sports Business Daily, it is rumored that around 10 groups are exploring buying NASCAR Cup team charters. Included in the list are both existing teams … Read More
Hamilton contract saga ’embarrassing’ – Schumacher (Update)
(GMM) Mercedes is still refusing to comment on raging speculation about Lewis Hamilton’s 2021 seat. It is now being rumored that the seven time world champion may be on the … Read More
Rumor: Bahrain may host two F1 races early in 2021 (Update)
(GMM) Stefano Domenicali has admitted this year’s Formula 1 world championship could begin with an extended stay in Bahrain. We reported earlier that plans for a replacement race at Portimao … Read More
Rumor: Cody Ware/Romain Grosjean to sign to drive IndyCars with Dale Coyne team (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today based on this announcement. Cody Ware was not confirmed today, but during the Press Conference it was mentioned that Cody will likely try … Read More
Rumor: Rich Energy Coming Back To F1 (2nd Update)
Former Haas title sponsor Rich Energy have announced that they are set to confirm a return to Formula 1 sometime the first week in February – i.e. this week. Company … Read More
Rumor: Chinese company to buy Aston Martin, terminate F1 team (Update)
We will downgrade this rumor to ‘false’ for now. A spokesman for Lawrence Stroll has said that the rumors of a possible sale of Aston Martin are based on nothing. … Read More
Rumor: Rick Ware Racing to enter IndyCar fulltime in 2021 with Dale Coyne (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Dale Coyne Racing announced today that it is entering into a collaboration with Rick Ware Racing for its No. 51 and No. 52 … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton wants 10% cut of Mercedes TV money
Lewis Hamilton (shown with his birth mother above) is reportedly digging his heels in over 10% split of TV money in a new $50m-per-year contract. Eddie Jordan believes Lewis Hamilton … Read More
Rumor: Honda making ‘huge step’ for final F1 engine
(GMM) Honda is apparently pressing hard on the throttle for its last season in Formula 1 for now. Following the Japanese giant’s decision to quit the sport at the end … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar and NASCAR broadcaster NBCSN to be shutdown (3rd Update)
While IndyCar’s three-year media-rights deal with NBC Sports goes through this year, and renewal talks will commence around May, the series is free to talk to other networks to gauge … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari makes 50hp engine ‘leap’ for 2021
(GMM) Ferrari has made “a significant leap” in engine performance for 2021. That is the view of Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko, who thinks the struggling Ferrari team could … Read More
Rumor: Liberty Media SPAC raises $500 million, will it buy IndyCar?
Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation (LMAC), a blank-check company backed by Formula One-owner Liberty Media Corp, said on Thursday it raised $500 million using a SPAC. A SPAC is a shell … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton contract talks now ‘a game of chess’ – may sit out 2021 (2nd Update)
(GMM) It is not clear if Lewis Hamilton will be on the Formula 1 grid in 2021. That is the sensational claim of Stefano Domenicali, who recently took over from … Read More
Rumor: Sauber F1 to drop Alfa Romeo for Renault
(GMM) Alfa Romeo looks set to stick with Ferrari power for 2022. That is even though, in the pages of Corriere della Sera, correspondent Daniele Sparisci claims the Swiss team … Read More
Rumor: 3 more F1 races to be cancelled (2nd Update)
(GMM) Monaco has moved quickly to scotch rumors its fabled grand prix will once again disappear from the Formula 1 calendar for a second consecutive year. There are reports that … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull may have chosen Vettel over Perez
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel may have had a shot at replacing Alex Albon for 2021 if he had not signed up with Aston Martin. That is the claim of Dr Helmut … Read More
Rumor: Ty Dillon running some races for Gaunt Brothers
Ty Dillon is in the process of finalizing a deal to run at least the first two races of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season with Gaunt Brothers Racing, Motorsport.com … Read More
Rumor: Alfa Romeo name to exit F1
(GMM) The future of the Alfa Romeo brand in Formula 1 depends on forthcoming decisions at the boardroom level, according to Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport. Respected correspondent Luigi Perna … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes to sign new F1 junior driver
(GMM) Mercedes may be on the cusp of signing another youngster to its Formula 1 driver development program. Ekstra Bladet newspaper claims that Danish 19-year-old Frederik Vesti and his manager … Read More
Rumor: F1 drivers Perez (No), Magnussen (No) and Grosjean (Yes) to IndyCar (9th Update)
According to sources, ex F1 driver Romain Grosjean is set to be announced with Dale Coyne Racing in the coming days for 2021. We have updated our 2021 IndyCar Silly … Read More
Latest IndyCar Season Update
We are halfway through January and there are still several IndyCar seats open, primarily at Dale Coyne Racing and Carlin Racing. With Santino Ferrucci leaving Dale Coyne Racing and IndyCar … Read More
Rumor: Magnussen eyes prime Le Mans seat for 2022
(GMM) Kevin Magnussen (shown above with wife Louise) could be heading to Le Mans in 2022. After losing his place in Formula 1, the Dane is embarking on a sports … Read More
Rumor: Australia and Chinese GPs to be postponed (2nd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix was postponed to November and China’s race was put on hold indefinitely as the coronavirus forced a 2021 calendar … Read More