Renault in ‘No rush’ to decide Ricciardo replacement
Daniel Ricciardo (GMM) A source at Renault's works team reports that there is "no rush" to decide the identity of Daniel Ricciardo's replacement for 2021. On the face of it, … Read More
Category: Rumors
British GP could move to Hockenheim
Expect Silverstone to get an exemption The British Grand Prix may be heading to Hockenheim after F1 bosses tell Boris Johnson it will be moved elsewhere if it gets cancelled … Read More
Todt to stay FIA president for another year – report
Jean Todt (GMM) FIA president Jean Todt looks set to remain FIA president even after the mandatory end of his final term that was set to definitely expire in 2021. … Read More
Alonso set to replace Ricciardo at Renault, IndyCar still in play (4th Update)
Alonso leaves the IndyCar door cracked open for 2021 UPDATE (GMM) Fernando Alonso has admitted he is contemplating a return to Formula 1. Amid speculation the Spaniard is eyeing Daniel … Read More
Vettel to McLaren (5th Update)
Vettel will land a ride at Mercedes, or retire UPDATE Of course we now know this rumor is 'false' but it turns out there was never anything to it whatsoever. … Read More
Montezemolo could be next FIA president – report (Update)
Luca di Montezemolo UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Luca di Montezemolo has dismissed reports that he could become the next FIA president. Although it is rumored Jean … Read More
Russia eyes first 2020 F1 race with spectators
Alexey Titov (GMM) Russia could be the first country to host a Formula 1 race with spectators in 2020. That is the view of Alexey Titov, boss of the Sochi … Read More
NASCAR June Pocono races touch and go
Pocono NASCAR returns to racing this weekend at Darlington Speedway in South Carolina. Will auto racing’s top series be able to run a scheduled doubleheader as part of a larger … Read More
Sainz Jr. to double his salary at Ferrari
Sainz Jr. expected to double his salary Carlos Sainz Jr. is expected to see his salary doubled at Ferrari according to paddock talk. At McLaren Sainz currently earns $3 million … Read More
How the 2020 F1 calendar could play out
Enough playing around, F1 drivers are ready to return to action in July Assuming there is no new spike in Covid-19 cases after racing resumes, it is believed only the … Read More
Daniel Ricciardo set for stunning switch to McLaren (Update)
Daniel Ricciardo to McLaren UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with this announcement from McLaren. 05/14/20 Daniel Ricciardo is expected to leave Renault at the end of the Formula … Read More
Carlos Sainz Jr. will be announced as Vettel’s Ferrari replacement driver by Thursday (3rd Update)
Carlos Sainz Jr. confirmed UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. 05/14/20 (GMM) Ferrari is eyeing "another young driver" to be Charles Leclerc's new teammate for 2021. … Read More
Marko rejects Ricciardo, Horner rumors
Albon and Verstappen expected to remain at Red Bull in 2021 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions Daniel Ricciardo could return to Red Bull Racing in 2021. Australian … Read More
Vettel to leave Ferrari (4th Update)
Sebastian Vettel to leave loser Ferrari team UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. 05/11/20 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of 2020, according … Read More
Red Bull Ring to open F1 season July 5th (2nd Update)
No fans in the Austria GP paddock when the F1 season opens UPDATE The Judge13 reports that an FIA memo has been sent to FIA F2 and F3 teams, therefore … Read More
Indianapolis 500 Could be pushed back further
Mark Miles is willing to push Indy 500 into the autumn when it will be far more comfortable for fans. In the August heat and humidity the fans are going … Read More
2020 F1 season could be cancelled
Chase Carey (GMM) F1 CEO Chase Carey has admitted it is possible there will be "no racing" at all in 2020. Currently, Liberty Media is working on a plan to … Read More
MotoGP could open at ‘hot’ Jerez (Update)
Carmelo Ezpeleta UPDATE Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has been speaking to the Spanish MotoGP Podcast, 'Cambia el Mapa', about Wednesday's announcement that Dorna Sports, the Regional Government of Andalusia … Read More
Another F1 sponsor eyes F1 exit
(GMM) Another F1 sponsor has admitted its concern about the corona crisis. We have already reported that the Carlos Sainz and McLaren backer Estrella Galicia has "great concern" about the … Read More
Lundgaard to replace Ricciardo? (5th Update)
Abiteboul prepared if Ricciardo leaves UPDATE (GMM) Renault's boss has admitted the French team could say goodbye to Daniel Ricciardo at the end of 2020. Cyril Abiteboul revealed that until … Read More
2020 Dutch GP looks doomed (7th Update)
Without a vaccine Jos Verstappen predicts Dutch GP cancellation UPDATE (GMM) Jos Verstappen does not believe his native Holland will be able to host a race at Zandvoort in 2020. … Read More
Bottas tipped to keep Mercedes seat for 2021
Valtteri Bottas (GMM) Valtteri Bottas is likely to stay at Mercedes beyond 2020, according to former F1 driver Karun Chandhok. Chandhok, an Indian driver who raced for Lotus and HRT, … Read More
Rumored 2020 F1 calendar includes Spa, Hungary (Update)
Can Spa really happen? UPDATE (GMM) Spa-Francorchamps is waiting for the "green light from the government" to push ahead with plans for a 2020 Belgian GP. The famous circuit has … Read More
Alonso eyes WEC, not IndyCar, full-time for 2021 (10th Update)
There is not enough money in the IndyCar paddock to pay Alonso. He now appears headed to the WEC where there is big manufacturer money UPDATE It now appears out … Read More
Why the IndyCar season might start June 6th in Texas (2nd Update)
Since the crowd is sparse at TMS for IndyCar, and with only a small fraction of the grandstands open in previous years, by opening the entire grandstands fans can really … Read More