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
Category: Rumors
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
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
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