Rumor: Portugal ‘the final nail in Alex Albon’s coffin’
Ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says Alex Albon has sealed his own fate with a “horrible race” at the Portuguese Grand Prix. Lining up P6 on the grid, Albon went backwards … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: 2021 F1 driver ‘silly season’ explodes in Portugal (Update)
(GMM) The extraordinary 2021 ‘silly season’ continues apace, with rumors about driver movements running rampant in the Portimao paddock. Acting Williams boss Simon Roberts did his best to quell speculation … Read More
Rumor: Haas to sign ‘two paying F1 drivers’
(GMM) Haas needs “two paying drivers” to replace both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean for 2021. That is not the claim of an F1 pundit, but of Grosjean himself as … Read More
Rumor: Perez is the ‘most wanted man in F1’
(GMM) Sergio Perez has suddenly become “the most wanted man in Formula 1”. That is the view of former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos, referring to the fact that the … Read More
Rumor: Penske to axe Supercars effort, move McLaughlin to IndyCar (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Team Penske announced today that it will not return to compete in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship for the 2021 season. The team’s … Read More
Rumor: Ganassi and Johnson to announce IndyCar sponsor for 2021
Rumor has it that Saturday at the IndyCar season finale in St. Petersburg, FL Chip Ganassi Racing will confirm that a sponsor has been found for Jimmie Johnson’s first season … Read More
Go Fas Racing to scale back to part-time
After running the last several seasons full time, Go Fas Racing has decided to scale back to a part-time effort for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, CATCHFENCE.com reports. The … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar to renew contract with St. Petersburg GP (No) (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. It was announced that Firestone would continue to sponsor the race thru 2023. There was no change in the deal between IndyCar and … Read More
Rumor” Red Bull could quit F1 over engine situation (Update)
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is expected to formalize Red Bull’s threat to quit Formula 1 at a key meeting on Monday over the engine situation. Red Bull is looking into … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull might buy Honda’s F1 engine operation (Update)
(GMM) Red Bull would only be looking to run its own engine program until the current ‘power unit’ regulations end, according to Dr Helmut Marko. The energy drink owned camp’s … Read More
Rumor: Alex Wurz’s son could join Ferrari academy
(GMM) The son of former F1 driver and current Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chairman Alex Wurz is now inching his way towards a future in Formula 1. 14-year-old Charlie Wurz … Read More
Rumor: Erik Jones to replace Bubba Wallace at RPM (2nd Update)
This rumor is now upgraded to ‘fact’ with this announcement. Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announces today that Erik Jones will join the organization in 2021 as the driver of the … Read More
Rumor: Vettel contract will have equality clause
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel will have insisted upon equal treatment by Aston Martin before signing with his 2021 team. That is the view of former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld, after Vettel’s … Read More
Rumor: Did Stroll have a temper tantrum in Germany? No! (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today as Stroll did not miss the Eifel GP over a temper tantrum. Stroll has now revealed that on Sunday evening of the Eifel … Read More
Rumor: Hendrick to sign Kyle Larson for Cup ride (3rd Update)
Now that NASCAR has reinstated Kyle Larson for 2021, we are hearing more rumors that Kyle Larson is headed to Hendrick Motorsports in 2021. However, we now hear that Larson … Read More
Zandvoort not confirming leaked 2021 calendar
(GMM) The promoter of the Dutch GP has played down reports suggesting Zandvoort has been assigned a firm date on the Formula 1 calendar for 2021. The venue’s highly anticipated … Read More
Rumor: McLaren and Renault also ‘copied’ Mercedes
(GMM) Racing Point is not the only team that ‘copies’ the concepts of their dominant rival Mercedes. That is the claim of Andy Green, Racing Point’s technical boss. He thinks … Read More
Rumor: ‘conflict’ between Binotto and Resta brewing (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. A respected Italian journalist has backtracked after claiming that top members of Ferrari’s management team are at war. Alberto Sabbatini, editor in chief … Read More
Rumor: Bathurst was McLaughlin’s last Supercars race (Update)
While not ready to confirm whether he’ll be back or not, McLaughlin told Fox Sports after today’s race that if it this it, he’ll leave Supercars satisfied with what he’s achieved. “I’ve … Read More
Rumor: Alfa Romeo to announce Giovinazzi (Not Schumacher) & Raikkonen for 2021 race seats (11th Update)
AutoRacing1.com can now confirm through our inside sources in Europe that both Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi (not Mick Schumacher) will be back with Alfa Romeo for 2021. According to … Read More
Both Haas seats ‘more or less taken’ for 2021 – Marko
(GMM) Haas has “more or less” already decided who will drive for the small American team in 2021. That is the view of Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, who also … Read More
Abiteboul defends Ocon amid 2021 rumors he will be axed
(GMM) Esteban Ocon “should not be ashamed” of his performance at Renault so far in 2020. That is the view of his boss Cyril Abiteboul, amid speculation the team might … Read More
Rumor: Daimler to slash Mercedes’ F1 budget
(GMM) Daimler, the dominant Mercedes team’s carmaker parent, intends to slash the amount of money it spends on Formula 1. It emerged recently that Mercedes spent a staggering $430 million … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull and AlphaTauri to switch to Renault engines (2nd Update)
(GMM) Cyril Abiteboul says Red Bull is still yet to ask about a supply of customer engines for 2022. The energy drink-owned outfit needs to replace departing works partner Honda. … Read More
Rumor: Fenway Sports Group could merge with RedBall Acquisition Corp., go public
Boston Red Sox owner John Henry (shown above) is in talks to join with an investment vehicle for an $8 billion deal that would take his famed sports holdings public, … Read More