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
Category: Rumors
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
Rumor: Verstappen suspected of getting special Honda engines pieces
Some find it strange that Honda’s F1 reliability woes are affecting only Max Verstappen. Rumors suggest his car is getting special Honda development pieces to extract more HP out of … Read More
Rumor: Horner looking to replace Albon (Update)
According to MoviStar, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner did contact Perez to ask about his current situation as the team is considering a replacement for Alexander Albon. The Thai-British … Read More
Rumor: Raikkonen to quit F1? Alfa Romeo wants to keep him (3rd Update)
(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen is Alfa Romeo’s first choice for 2021. Like all Ferrari-powered teams, the Hinwil-based team is struggling this year but that is not stopping speculation about the driver … Read More
Rumor: Vettel can quit Aston Martin after 2021
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel has not signed a fixed long-term contract with Aston Martin, according to Bild newspaper. While the quadruple world champion will definitely race in 2021, the report claims … Read More
Hamilton wants ‘5 million pay raise’ for 2021
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton is holding out for a 2021 pay-rise, according to a former Formula 1 driver. As the ‘silly season’ continues to fire, it is notable that the most … Read More
Rumor: Mick Schumacher to drive Friday at Nurburgring Eifel GP
According to AutoRacing1.com sources, F2 driver Mick Schumacher (shown above), son of Michael Schumacher, will drive in Friday morning practice at the Eifel GP at the Nurburgring circuit in one … Read More
Vettel to sign Aston Martin deal soon (5th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement. This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. With news that Sergio Perez is leaving Racing Point at the end of 2020 … Read More
Vettel set to upstage Ferrari at Mugello (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement. Rumor has it that Sebastian Vettel (pictured above), after being unceremoniously dumped by Ferrari before the season started, and then giving … Read More
IndyCar Mid-Ohio races will be run 2nd week of September (6th Update)
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that a variance to the Ohio Department of Health Director’s Order has been granted for a total up to 6,000 spectators to attend. Currently … Read More
BMW eyeing NASCAR Cup Series? (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. BMW has confirmed to The Drive that the social media post that set off this speculation bomb was merely a joke. “Just a humorous tweet. … Read More