Some F1 race promoters could collapse with help from F1
Some F1 race promoters have one foot in the grave already While Chase Carey talks of a 15 – 18 race schedule, teams talk of extending the season into 2021, … Read More
Category: Rumors
‘Cracks’ in Wolff-Mercedes relationship
Christijan Albers (GMM) "Hairline cracks" have emerged in the otherwise seamless F1 operation at Mercedes. That is the view of former F1 driver Christijan Albers, who according to the Dutch … Read More
Next Gen NASCAR Cup car debut will be delayed to 2022 (Update)
Next Gen Test Car UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. NASCAR announced Thursday that the debut of the Next Gen will be pushed back to 2022 because of … Read More
Hamilton and Vettel offered drastic pay cut due to budget caps and Virus (2nd Update)
Hamilton's pay cut too UPDATE Measures are being taken by all 10 teams to protect as many jobs as possible going forward, with Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel set to … Read More
Formula 1 to delay new regulations until 2023
The freeze will lock in the advantage Mercedes already has. This guarantees Lewis Hamilton the title in 2020, 2021 and now possibly 2022 The governing body said its World Motor … Read More
2008-like F1 manufacturer exodus possible – Theissen
Mario Theissen (GMM) BMW's former F1 boss Mario Theissen says it is "of course" possible that the sport could witness an exodus of car manufacturers amidst the global pandemic. After … Read More
Big Layoffs imminent in F1
Carlos Sainz Sr. (GMM) Formula 1 will need to introduce a scheme to protect its economy and workforce amid the global pandemic, according to Carlos Sainz Jr.'s father. Sainz Sr., … Read More
One-year F1 Concorde for 2021 possible
Jean Todt has decision to make for 2021 (GMM) Negotiations over the 2021 Concorde Agreement have been put on ice. Talks about the expiring deal, which crucially regulates the distribution … Read More
F1 to force factories to stay closed longer (Update)
Vasseur predicts F1 factory shutdown to be extended UPDATE (GMM) The current three-week 'early summer' factory shutdown could be extended, Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur has admitted. Even amid Italy's … Read More
2020 F1 season could extend into January
Mattia Binotto Formula One could shorten grand prix weekends and race into January if that helps salvage a season ravaged by the coronavirus, according to Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. Binotto … Read More
Jimmie Johnson to make IndyCar debut at Indy
Johnson is likely to be in for a rude awakening. Jimmie Johnson told NBC Sports’ Leigh Diffey in a Friday interview (video coming soon) that he will take a “very … Read More
F1 to lower $175m budget cap
Back to the old Max Mosley plan? (GMM) As the coronavirus pandemic rules the world, F1 has a "historic opportunity" to drastically cut costs in Formula 1. That is the … Read More
F1 ‘lucky’ to have 11-race 2020 calendar
Ross Brawn needs to remove the rose colored glasses (GMM) F1 will be lucky to organize an 11-round world championship in 2020, according to former driver Marc Surer. "22 races … Read More
Team Penske to increase advantage over other IndyCar teams
Roger's team to add to its advantage over other IndyCar teams Team Penske already runs roughshod over the other IndyCar teams, and it's been that way for many years. And … Read More
Will Coronavirus force cancellation of the Indy 500? (2nd Update)
All those people could be exposed UPDATE With rumors now flying that the 2021 Summer Olympics in August in Japan will be delayed until 2021, it's looking more and more … Read More
Mercedes has been running an illegal F1 car since 2018 (Update)
There is now video evidence that the Mercedes has been illegal since 2018 UPDATE (GMM) Esteban Ocon has played down suggestions that Mercedes has been using the 'DAS' steering system … Read More
Will Covid-19 result in more IMSA/IndyCar doubleheaders?
Laguna Seca is one obvious one Speculation has risen that where IMSA and IndyCar race on the same track on different weekends, they could share a weekend given the shortened … Read More
F1’s three races in May to also be postponed (Update)
Monaco may be cancelled altogether UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. 03/15/20 The start of the Formula One 2020 season is poised to be hit by … Read More
Monaco to start 2020 F1 season (Update)
Monaco UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' with this announcement. 03/14/20 Formula One bosses are in discussions with the Monaco authorities in an attempt to save its showpiece grand … Read More
Postponed Acura GP of Long Beach to be rescheduled for September (6th Update)
Race is now officially dead for 2020. UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. The IndyCar race in Long Beach, California, won’t be held this year. Officials with the … Read More
Even Baku’s June F1 race now in doubt
Baku (GMM) Hopes that F1's 2020 season may be able to start in Azerbaijan in early June are fading. Azerisport, a top Azerbaijani sports news source, said the country has … Read More
IndyCar teams to lose money over coronavirus situation
Michael Shank's small team will likely be hit hard IndyCar teams are expecting to take a financial hit from the unprecedented coronavirus situation. For all the teams sponsors are going … Read More
F1 teams to lose money over coronavirus situation
"If a grand prix pays more than $25 million, we lose money," said Haas boss Gunther Steiner (GMM) F1 teams are expecting to take a financial hit from the unprecedented … Read More
2021 F1 rules overhaul to be postponed
Chase Carey As a result of the ongoing coronavirus there is talk of extending the F1 championship into 2021. This would in turn mean delaying the proposed rules overhaul until … Read More
Bahrain and Vietnam GPs postponed, due to COVID-19 (2nd Update)
Chase Carey forced to postpone two more GPs UPDATE This rumor upgraded to 'fact' today. Formula 1 has announced Bahrain and Vietnam Grands Prix have been postponed as a result … Read More