Category: Rumors

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s two announcements – Announcement 1 and Announcement 2. Although Claire Williams said she decided to step down from the team it’s very … Read More

(GMM) There is a “political” factor behind Renault’s surge towards the front of the grid. That is the claim of Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper, after the French works team’s … Read More

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel may now have decided to take a sabbatical in 2021, according to his countryman and former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Schumacher notes that after all the hype … Read More

(GMM) Mercedes’ engine guru Andy Cowell (above) could make the switch to Ferrari, according to a respected Italian journalist. Before getting his promotion at Mercedes in 2013, Cowell reportedly began … Read More

Per Adam Stern: RPMotorsports ‘ Andrew Murstein: “We are very close on several major announcements. I believe we will be taking a few major steps that’ll take us to a … Read More

(GMM) F2 driver Mick Schumacher (above) looks set to get a test at the wheel of Alfa Romeo’s 2020 car later this year. Earlier, the career momentum of Michael Schumacher’s … Read More

Haas are set to shake up their driver line-up for 2021 with Nico Hulkenberg being rumored to join the team – probably in place of Romain Grosjean. That’s according to … Read More

(GMM) A boycott of the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend appears highly unlikely. That is despite the fact that Lewis Hamilton has been championing the cause of the Black … Read More

(GMM) Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess (above) has dropped a tantalizing hint about the German carmaker giant’s potential future in Formula 1. Even though VW brands Audi and Porsche are in … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari is expected to follow Renault’s lead in withdrawing its appeal over the ‘pink Mercedes’ affair. Although it had prompted the saga by protesting the legality of Racing Point’s … Read More

This rumor is now upgraded to ‘fact’ today.  A Turkish GP has been confirmed as well as a doubleheader in Bahrain. “We are proud to announce that Turkey, Bahrain and … Read More

(GMM) Racing Point must have received “data” and “drawings” from Mercedes in order to create a fully-competitive copy of the reigning champion team’s 2019 car. That is the word from … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says there may be “a way back” to Red Bull for Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian driver stunned the F1 world by leaving Red Bull for Renault … Read More

(GMM) Toto Wolff has rejected suggestions Mercedes’ 2020 car is benefiting from having a flexible rear wing. Already under fire for allegedly pushing technical secrets to Racing Point, the latest … Read More

(GMM) Mercedes and Honda pushed for the ‘party mode’ ban to be delayed until Monza, according to Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport. It had been expected that the ban, restricting … Read More

[UPDATE] This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Jerez will not host a race on Formula 1’s ‘corona calendar’. Earlier, it was believed the sport was poised to add single … Read More

[UPDATE] After coming up with a bigger check to buy his ride, Sergio Perez has revealed that he is now confident he will not be replaced by Sebastian Vettel at … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 is looking into the legality of the engine manufacturers’ 2020-spec energy recovery systems, according to Auto Motor und Sport. The development follows the shock news in Barcelona … Read More

Max Verstappen would give Lewis Hamilton a real run for his money and potentially best the Brit if he was driving a Mercedes. That’s the opinion of former F1 driver … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 is preparing to add another four races to the 2020 ‘corona calendar’. In addition to the 13 already-scheduled or contested rounds, F1 CEO Chase Carey says he … Read More