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
Category: Rumors
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
Rumor: Albon, Ocon, Russell, Perez and Magnussen heat up 2021 F1 and IndyCar driver market
(GMM) F1’s 2021 driver market is heating up once again and it’s filtering down into IndyCar. Red Bull has been supporting the struggling Alex Albon this year, but Dr Helmut … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari favoring Leclerc over Vettel
At the Eifel Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari continued its development work it started at the Russian Grand Prix by introducing new parts to its SF1000 that has proved troublesome so … Read More
Rumor: F1 close to revealing 22-race 2021 schedule
(GMM) Mercedes’ race drivers and team boss have all come out in support of scratching Fridays from the Formula 1 race format. At the Nurburgring, F1 enthusiasts got a taste … Read More
Rumor: Vettel might buy Aston Martin shares – Wolff (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has confirmed that he has bought into Alfa Romeo. The German is joining the Racing Point team next year, … Read More
F1 to move to Rio, Sao Paulo says no (Update)
(GMM) Chase Carey has confirmed that Rio de Janeiro is on course to join the Formula 1 calendar. There have been rumors for some time that a new permanent circuit … Read More
Rumor: Andretti Autosport IndyCar team hurting for money (Update)
CORRECTION: Below we mis-typed the DHL is only willing to pay $1.5 million per year to sponsor the #28. That should have read DHL is not willing to fully fund … Read More
Rumor: Atlanta Motor Speedway to be reconfigured
As Atlanta Motor Speedway returns to two annual stops on the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, the race expansion is tied into an ambitious future for the track that includes … Read More
Rumor: Honda eyeing Formula E
Honda’s withdrawal from Formula 1 Friday has raised speculation about a potential Formula E involvement for the Gen3 rules set that arrives in 2022/23. Timing-wise it works – move engineers … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton ‘playing poker’ with 2021 contract (Update)
The matter of Lewis Hamilton’s expiring Mercedes contract could be delayed until after the 2020 season. Earlier, the six-time world champion indicated that he felt uncomfortable negotiating a new deal … Read More
Rumor: Bristol track will be converted to dirt for Cup Series (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement: As part of Bristol Motor Speedway’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2021, a throwback challenge will be issued to the Gladiators in … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR Cup race to replace IndyCar at COTA (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. IndyCar is out and NASCAR Cup is in. Race fans will have an experience like no other when the NASCAR Cup Series visits Austin, Texas … Read More
Rumor: Chicagoland to be sold or plowed under?
NASCAR will not use the Chicagoland track in Joliet, IL for its 2021 racing. No NASCAR races were held this summer, either. Joliet’s NASCAR track now has a murky future … Read More
Rumor: One more F1 contract for Raikkonen (Update)
(GMM) Frederic Vasseur has declined to say whether Kimi Raikkonen has already signed a contract to remain at Alfa Romeo in 2021. It is now increasingly expected that 40-year-old Raikkonen … Read More