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
Category: Rumors
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: 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