Rumor: Red Bull eyeing Perez and Hulkenberg (4th Update)
Sergio Perez says he is prepared to take a sabbatical from Formula 1 if he fails to secure a seat on the 2021 grid. Red Bull remains Perez’s only realistic … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: McDonalds to return to Chip Ganassi Racing or Bubba Wallace in 2021
Adam Stern tweets that McDonalds may return to Chip Ganassi Racing and/or it may sponsor the Bubba Wallace Toyota co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. .@McDonalds is expected to … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin to supply F1 safety car from 2021 (Update)
Motorsport.com also hears that no final decision has been made, sources have revealed that it is looking increasingly likely that Mercedes will step back from being the sole safety car … Read More
Rumor: Kubica may return to world rallying in 2021 (Update)
(GMM) Robert Kubica could return full-time to the world rally championship in 2021, according to Poland’s Przeglad Sportowy newspaper. Mere days ago, the Pole revealed that he was “tempted” by … Read More
Rumor: F1 to ban wind tunnels from 2030
(GMM) Formula 1 is discussing the possibility of banning wind tunnels from 2030. The matter was reportedly discussed in the F1 Commission meeting held on the Monday after the recent … Read More
Four F1 drivers to grow vegetables in 2021
Four current Formula 1 drivers are floating the possibility of taking sabbaticals in 2021. Alongside Nico Hulkenberg, Sergio Perez is in the running to replace the struggling Alex Albon at … Read More
Rumor: Hendrick team parts way with Darian Grubb
According to AR1.com sources, rumor has it that Hendrick Motorsports Technical Director Darian Grubb has been released by the team. Previously Grubb worked as the crew chief for the Joe … Read More
Rumor: Sainz Jr. to get early Ferrari run at ‘young drivers test’
(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. has admitted he would like permission to get an early taste of Ferrari’s 2020 car at the end-of-season Abu Dhabi test next month. The paddock recently … Read More
Two Russian tracks may alternate Russia GP (Update)
(GMM) A circuit in St Petersburg appears to be ramping up its preparations for Formula 1. In February, we reported that the Hermann Tilke-penned Igora Drive circuit could soon begin … Read More
Rumor: ‘Everyone’ saying F1 is for sale (2nd Update)
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone thinks Liberty Media could be shaping up to sell Formula 1. The American company took over the sport in 2017, having bought it for some $4.6 billion. … Read More
Rumor: ‘Tired’ Lewis Hamilton may decide to retire (2nd Update)
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton could retire after becoming F1’s first ever eight time world champion. That is the view of Max Chilton, an Indycar driver who raced in Formula 1 for … Read More
Chilton: Wolff could join Aston Martin sooner than later (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement. Former F1 and now IndyCar driver Max Chilton thinks Lewis Hamilton will stay on at Mercedes at least one more year … Read More
Wolff to Ferrari switch rumors (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement. (GMM) Toto Wolff has brushed off rumors that he might soon be leading crisis-struck Ferrari. The wild rumor in the Italian … Read More
Rumor: Castroneves to drive partial season for Meyer Shank Racing (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Less than four years after making its Indianapolis 500 debut, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) is pleased to announce that the team has grown … Read More
Rumor: Leaked 2021 F1 calendar, Saudi Arabia in play (4th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s FIA announcement of the 2021 F1 calendar. The 2021 F1 calendar will be released Tuesday and it has been revised from the … Read More
Rumor: F1 to Saudi Arabia in 2021 (Update)
This rumor is now upgraded to ‘fact’ today. F1 have now confirmed there will be a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in November next year. The street race, which is part … Read More
Rumor: Honda removes Mario Andretti from its 2-seater, program discontinued (3rd Update)
The two-seater IndyCar fan rides at races is actually owned and operated by an independent company, Indy Racing Experience. So Honda dropping out, does not mean the 2-seat rides by … Read More
Aldo Costa to return to Ferrari (Update)
(GMM) Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri has played down suggestions the Italian team could reunite with its former car designer Aldo Costa. The Maranello team slumped badly in 2020, but Camilleri … Read More
Rumor: George Russell to lose Williams F1 seat (4th Update)
This rumor is now confirmed ‘false.’ George Russell is staying at Williams next year, contrary to speculation that interim team boss Simon Roberts was flirting with Sergio Perez and his … Read More
Rumor: Williams F1 in deep need of driver with large check
(GMM) George Russell’s future is only in doubt because of “political and commercial” considerations at Williams. That is the claim of Toto Wolff, who oversees Russell’s career as part of … Read More
Rumor: 2020 Ferrari F1 engine overheating
(GMM) Gunther Steiner has hinted that a major problem with Ferrari’s struggling 2020 engine relates to overheating. Departing Haas driver Romain Grosjean told L’Equipe recently that the Maranello-made power unit … Read More
Rumor: Rosenqvist to replace Askew at Arrow McLaren SP (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today with this announcement. Our 2021 IndyCar Silly Season Page has been updated accordingly. Autosport rumors that Felix Rosenqvist will leave the Ganassi IndyCar … Read More
Rumor: Gasly to replace Ocon (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement that Gasly has been re-signed by AlphaTauri for 2021. (GMM) Cyril Abiteboul has denied rumors suggesting Renault might oust Esteban Ocon … Read More
AR1’s annual IndyCar Silly Season page is now live!
The first version of our 2021 IndyCar Silly Season page is now live. You can locate it on the drop-down under rumors on our main menu. We will be updating … Read More
Rumor: Leclerc car developments slowing Vettel
(GMM) Jacques Villeneuve thinks all of Ferrari’s car development in 2020 has been done to suit Charles Leclerc. His comments come after team boss Mattia Binotto denied suggestions that the … Read More