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
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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
Santino Ferrucci leaving IndyCar for greener pastures in 2021 (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Santino Ferrucci will not compete in IndyCar in 2021 and will move his career to the NASCAR … Read More
Rumor: 2021 Australian GP to be postponed until the autumn (3rd Update)
(GMM) Lawrence Stroll admits that the season-opening Australian GP will be postponed. The rumor about Melbourne not being able to host the first race of 2021 as scheduled on March … Read More
Rumor: GM Will Build Honda’s Electric SUV
A few months ago, General Motors and Honda signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to create a strategic alliance in North America to collaborate on a range of new electric vehicles. … Read More
Rumor: Cognizant to be primary sponsor of Aston Martin F1 team (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. With anticipation building for almost 12 months and a monumental amount of work undertaken behind the scenes, Aston Martin is back in Formula … Read More
Rumor: First IndyCar race of 2021 to be rescheduled (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. INDYCAR officials have announced the 2021 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is being rescheduled for Sunday, April 25 due to the ongoing … Read More
Rumor: F1 races to start at top of hour again in 2021
Formula 1 plans to reinstate the practice of starting races on the hour this year, RaceFans rumors. The start times for Formula 1 races were moved to 10 minutes past … Read More
Rumor: 2021 Formula 1 pre-season testing to move from Barcelona to Bahrain
F1 teams had originally considered moving pre-season testing to Bahrain for the 2021 season, but agreed to remain at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain for the single three-day test. … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin to be defacto Mercedes ‘B’ team
Looking at the movement of staff in the F1 paddock, former Ferrari engineer Ernest Knoors thinks that the plans are even bigger than they seem for the Aston Martin F1 … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes says no to Hamilton’s contract demands
According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Lewis Hamilton is demanding a four-year contract worth $200million. Mercedes parent company Daimler reportedly blocked the deal in November basically telling him to … Read More
Rumor: Ducati to IndyCar?
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing IndyCar driver Graham Rahal teased “exciting news” coming to fans next Monday, January 4, 2021. The 31-year-old New Albany, Ohio native posted a covered picture on … Read More
Rumor: George Russell has 10-year contract with Mercedes F1
There were even rumors earlier this month that Red Bull were keeping an eye on Russell’s situation. But Dr. Helmut Marko has denied any approach was even considered, insisting Russell … Read More
Rumor: Mick Schumacher to be a Ferrari driver in 3 years
Mattia Binotto, confirmed on Tuesday that he views Haas signing Mick Schumacher as a temporary stepping stone to a future with the Ferrari ‘A’ team. “Mick Schumacher will be one … Read More
Rumor: 2022 Super Bowl to clash with Daytona 500
Beginning in 2021, the NFL plans to expand its regular season schedule from 16 games to 17 [and rumor has it that they will push the Super Bowl to ‘Presidents’ … Read More
Rumor: Imola & Algarve front-runners to take open slot in 2021 F1 calendar
Years ago when Imola was a regular fixture on the F1 calendar the race was always in early May – weather wise a good time to hold the race. Therefore, … Read More
Rumor: Floyd Mayweather to become NASCAR Team Owner
Rumor has it that Grand Rapids, Michigan boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is pursuing ownership in a NASCAR Cup Series team. Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern and Fox reporter Bob Pockrass tweeted … Read More
Rumor: Has Mazepin been replaced by Haas? (2nd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. In a statement released on Wednesday, Haas has dismissed speculation Mazepin would be replaced for groping a woman. “Haas F1 Team would like … Read More
Rumor: Amazon to stream F1 races
Formula One is in talks with Amazon over deals to stream its Grand Prix races, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. “They’re an incredibly important potential partner and an opportunity … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull to announce Perez deal today (Friday) (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Red Bull Racing today announced that Sergio Perez will join the Team and race alongside Max Verstappen in the 2021 FIA Formula One … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes F1 on the block for $900m (5th Update)
This rumor of INEOS buying the Mercedes F1 team is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement that INEOS has taken a 1/3 share of the team. (GMM) Mercedes has reiterated … Read More