Rumor: Verstappen has ‘door open’ to Mercedes move
(GMM) Max Verstappen will be “keeping the door open” for a shock potential switch to Mercedes. That is the view of former F1 driver JJ Lehto, off the back of … Read More
Category: Rumors
Rumor: NASCAR Expected To Release ’21 Schedule Tomorrow, axe two races
NASCAR is planning to release its entire ’21 schedule tomorrow, and it is expected to be a massive shakeup from this season. The sanctioning body had been considering just releasing … Read More
Rumor: Mick Schumacher to drive Friday at Nurburgring Eifel GP (2nd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today per this team announcement: Mick Schumacher will make his debut in an official Formula One race weekend practice session when he will take … Read More
Kvyat fends off Tsunoda ‘rumors’
(GMM) Daniil Kvyat says he is not bothered by “rumors” that a Japanese Formula 2 driver is set to replace him at Alpha Tauri for 2020. Yuki Tsunoda, who took … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton set to sign 3-year Mercedes deal worth $150m
Rumor has it according to The Mail on Sunday that Lewis Hamilton is close to signing a new three-year deal – worth up to $50m a season – to continue … Read More
Rumor: F1 to ‘stop’ political activism – Hamilton (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. The FIA has announced changed to its post-race procedure after Lewis Hamilton wore a T-shirt drawing attention to the Breonna Taylor case at … Read More
Rumor: Homestead to follow Daytona 500 in 2021
In what makes perfect sense weather wise, rumor has it that the Homestead NASCAR race will move to the 2nd race on the 2021 NASCAR Cup schedule following the Daytona … Read More
Kvyat to lose F1 ride (2nd Update)
(GMM) Daniil Kvyat says he is yet to discuss with his Red Bull bosses his place at Alpha Tauri for the 2021 season. It is widely expected that Red Bull … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin/Force India Team to lose ‘pink’ livery (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Lance Stroll let the cat out of the bag in Sochi. In recent years the livery of Racing Point has been perhaps the … Read More
Rumor: Haas F1 Team to switch to Renault power
(GMM) Gunther Steiner has played down rumors Haas could be about to team up with Renault. The speculation follows Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul admitting that potential team partners “are interested … Read More
Rumor: Sergio Perez to IndyCar? (3rd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Sergio Perez has signed a preliminary contract to drive for the Haas Formula One team in 2021, according to Speedweek.com. (GMM) Zak Brown … Read More
Rumor: Acura to announce LMDh IMSA and WEC Prototype (NO!) (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Acura DID NOT announce an LMDh entry but instead announced that Wayne Taylor Racing (dropping Cadillac) and Meyer Shank Racing will run Acura … Read More
Rumor: Stefano Domenicali to become F1 CEO (Update)
(GMM) Stefano Domenicali looks set for a sensational return to Formula 1 – to replace F1 CEO Chase Carey. The news was reported by multiple authoritative publications, including the major … Read More
Rumor: F1 to stop Hamilton podium activism
(GMM) F1 will have clamped down on drivers making overtly political statements on the podium, according to former driver Vitaly Petrov. The Russian was referring to Mugello, where Lewis Hamilton … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton to Red Bull if Mercedes F1 sold
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton could be considering a switch to Red Bull, according to former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan. “Lewis is unbelievable,” the Irishman, who is now an outspoken broadcaster, … Read More
Rumor: Sale of Mercedes F1 rumors stalling Hamilton contract
(GMM) Ralf Schumacher is not surprised that Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations with Mercedes are taking so long. This weekend in Russia, Hamilton – to be followed throughout the weekend by … Read More
Rumor: Germain Racing NASCAR team to be sold to Hamlin/Jordan Group (4th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin have purchased the charter from Germain Racing for their new NASCAR Cup Series team. Jordan, widely considered to … Read More
Rumor: Rossi finally seals 2021 MotoGP deal
Valentino Rossi will announce demotion to the Malaysian satellite Petronas SRT Yamaha team for the 2021 season this week at the Catalan Grand Prix, according to The Race’s sources within … Read More
Rumor: Early Ferrari move for Sainz Jr.?
(GMM) McLaren boss Zak Brown has rejected rumors the team could lose Carlos Sainz Jr. within the 2020 season. It was rumored over the weekend that Sainz Jr. could switch … Read More
Rumor: ‘Emmo’ in huge debt, faced with 145 lawsuits
Two-time F1 world champion and two-time Indy 500 winner (1989 and 1993) Emerson Fittipaldi is in serious debt, according to the Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo. The newspaper reports … Read More
Rumor: NBCU to Pull TV Apps From Roku Amid Fight Over Peacock Deal Terms
This may turn out to be not so good for NASCAR and IndyCar TV viewership. The dispute between Roku and NBCUniversal over distribution of the fledgling Peacock streaming service has taken a nasty turn. Late Thursday, Comcast-owned … Read More
Rumor: McLaughlin to take what was to be Rossi’s seat at Team Penske (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ with confirmation McLaughlin will make his IndyCar debut this year in October in St. Pete. If he does really well we look for him … Read More
Rumor: Shwartzman to Haas for 2021
(GMM) Alongside Mick Schumacher, another Formula 2 star is now shaping up as a likely 2021 rookie. It is believed that Schumacher, who leads the 2020 points standings, is the … Read More
Rumor: BLM Activist Lewis Hamilton under investigation (4th Update)
(GMM) The FIA has backed away from issuing a potential penalty to Lewis Hamilton over his wearing of a politically-themed t-shirt on the Mugello podium. Earlier, a spokesman for F1’s … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar race in Nashville eyed (5th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. A press conference has been scheduled for Wednesday at noon ET at The Bridge Building on 2 Victory Avenue near Nissan Stadium. In … Read More