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
Category: Rumors
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
NASCAR Atlanta and IndyCar St. Pete to get record TV ratings
IndyCar is on NBCSN. Historically known for horrible TV ratings, this weekend should see a miracle. With almost all other sporting events cancelled for this weekend, if IndyCar and NASCAR … Read More
Australian GP cancelled (Update)
Australian GP cancelled for 2020 UPDATE This rumor is now indeed 'fact.' Australian Grand Prix organizers, Formula 1 and the FIA have all agreed to cancel the season opener in … Read More
St. Pete IndyCar race to be run with zero fans (Update)
Will they race with no fans, or cancel the event? UPDATE AR1.com has learned that the NTT Data IndyCar St. Petersburg GP will be run this weekend with no fans … Read More
Pandemic to suspend FE season for two months
Formula E does not want to be responsible for it's fans and competitors getting the virus Formula E will suspend its current racing season for the next two months due … Read More
Red Bull to protest Mercedes’ DAS system in Melbourne
DAS is already deemed illegal for 2021, Red Bull will file a formal protest in Melbourne because it alters a suspension setting while the car is in motion (GMM) Two … Read More
New MotoGP season opener in Austin to be postponed (Update)
Something finally halted Marc Marquez's domination of COTA UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. MotoGP's race at Austin has been postponed from April to November due to the … Read More
Italy on complete lockdown until April 3rd (Update)
Ferrari gets a waiver from the lockdown UPDATE It turns out the Italian lockdown is not a major issue for F1, as staff of Ferrari, Pirelli and brake supplier Brembo … Read More
IndyCar to run as support race to NASCAR Cup in Phoenix
Roger Penske As owner of the IndyCar series, the Arizona Republic newspaper asked IndyCar boss Roger Penske if he would you like to bring IndyCar back to Phoenix Raceway? Penske … Read More
Ticket sales halted, Bahrain F1 race to be run without fans (Update)
Bahrain GP – Hamilton wins in 2019 in superior Mercedes, will win again in 2020 UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Bahrain has decided to run its Formula … Read More
Ferrari could withdraw from Australian GP (Update)
Ferrari will take their slow car to Melbourne UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. The signs are looking brighter that even amid the global coronavirus crisis, Formula 1 … Read More
Media claims ‘whistleblower’ behind Ferrari scandal
Was Toto Wolff the Whistleblower? (GMM) The Italian media suspects a whistleblower is behind the bizarre saga surrounding the legality of Ferrari's 2019 engine. Rival teams are reportedly furious that … Read More
Ferrari may decide to write off 2020 season
Ferrari under Mattia Binotto is going downhill quick (GMM) Ferrari has admitted that it may write off the 2020 season quite early this year. Analysis of the recent winter testing … Read More