O’Ward to return to IndyCar
Patricio O'Ward rumored in the running for the Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team Pato O’Ward’s goal of Formula 1 appears to be over, and the 20-year-old Mexican appears headed right … Read More
Category: Rumors
Drivers knew of Renault brake bias system
What did Hulkenberg know? Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg had to know about Renault’s brake bias system, if it proves to be true, says former driver Ralf Schumacher. Renault are … Read More
IndyCar worried about Miami GP
May will be rather warm in Miami. What are they thinking? Too bad an IndyCar race wasn't a support race to F1 in Miami in early May instead of the … Read More
Penske to give McLaughlin NASCAR go
Roger Penske and Scott McLaughlin Roger Penske has teased a ‘near future’ opportunity for Scott McLaughlin in the United States, but insists Sunday’s Bathurst win doesn’t impact the team’s plans … Read More
Geico to become NASCAR’s First Premier Partner
Ty Dillon – Geico Chevy NASCAR is finalizing a deal that will make Geico the first company to sign as a premier partner for its new Cup-level sponsorship model, sources … Read More
Did Penske team cheat to win? (Update)
Dick Johnson (L) and Roger Penske (R) celebrate the win UPDATE Dick Johnson has rubbished suggestions that Scott McLaughlin and Alex Premat will be stripped of victory in the Supercheap … Read More
Penske team uses Coulthard as ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ to help McLaughlin
Penske Sacrificial Lamb' Fabian Coulthard Shane van Gisbergen says the Penske Supercar team uses Fabian Coulthard to a ‘sacrificial lamb’ after the DJR Team Penske driver was penalized for slowing … Read More
Russian F1 team in works (3rd Update)
SMP boss, and Russian Billionaire, Boris Rotenberg UPDATE (GMM) A Russian government minister is still talking about the prospect of a Russian Formula 1 team. At Sochi recently, trade and … Read More
Honda ups F1 budget to EUR 140 million
Honda throwing big money at engine program to catch up before engine freeze (GMM) Honda is upping its Formula 1 budget for 2020, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport. … Read More
Will Typhoon force Japan GP reschedule? (4th Update)
Typhoon will impact Suzuka UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Saturday's Japanese GP sessions have been cancelled due to the Typhoon, with qualifying set to take place on … Read More
FIA proposes active aerodynamics for 2021
F1 rules makers hard at work again. Active aerodynamics will raise, not lower costs, and make the car 99.5% and the driver 0.5% of the equation, down from 1% today. … Read More
Zandvoort to scrap non-F1 races?
With all the resistance, and the fact the Zandvoort track is substandard, why isn't the Dutch GP at Assen? (GMM) Zandvoort has denied that it will cancel a number of … Read More
F1 considering combustion engine freeze for 2021
F1 could freeze the combustion engine and leave the electrical portion wide open (GMM) F1 is considering a freeze on the internal combustion engine part of the current 'power units' … Read More
Ericsson could leave Arrow McLaren SP (2nd Update)
Ericsson takes a step up for 2020 UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement that Ericsson will drive a 3rd Ganassi Racing Honda in 2020. We have … Read More
Russia GP to move to St Petersburg? (3rd Update)
The DTM will race at Igora Drive next year UPDATE (GMM) A circuit close to St Petersburg is "capable" of hosting Formula 1. That is the view of the track's … Read More
Ally Extending Deal To Sponsor Hendrick Motorsports (Update)
#48 Jimmie Johnson UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Ally on Friday announced that it has extended its full-season sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports through ’23, a three-year deal … Read More
Slim hope Miami GP will go forward (5th Update)
Proposed circuit UPDATE The Miami Dolphins face a new hazard in the team’s bid to bring Formula One racing to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Neighbors of the proposed … Read More
Lando Norris to be managed by Mercedes (Update)
McLaren boss Zak Brown manages Norris today – major conflict of interest UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Mercedes and McLaren have denied reports about the management of … Read More
Spain-Based Team Hoping To Join F1 In ’21
Pascal Wehrlein A "would-be" Spain-based F1 team said on Thursday that it was "planning an entry under new regulations" from '21, with former F1 driver Pascal Wehrlein as part of … Read More
IndyCar windscreen to be removed for wet races?
The Aeroscreen is great in the dry, but the wet is a big unknown. The one major flaw with the new IndyCar Aeroscreen is when it rains. Whereas sportscars have … Read More
Daly’s only hope for a fulltime IndyCar ride cay rest with Carlin or Rahal
Conor Daly needs money to buy a full-time ride. Conor Daly told Racer that he is out of the running for a seat at Arrow McLaren SP for 2020. “They … Read More
Kvyat to Alfa Romeo?
Daniil Kvyat, has check, will drive somewhere (GMM) Daniil Kvyat has dismissed rumors linking him with a potential move to Alfa Romeo. Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko recently said the … Read More
IndyCar and IMSA eyeing Charlotte Roval (2nd Update)
Jay Frye UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' for IndyCar. “It’s a wonderful initiative brought on by Pennzoil, and cool to see the NASCAR paddock all stop and watch … Read More
McLaren to be new Mercedes works team?
Wolff denies the rumor (GMM) Toto Wolff has played down suggestions that Mercedes could quit Formula 1 after 2020. When McLaren's new long-term Mercedes engine deal from 2021 was announced … Read More
Mercedes to bring car upgrade to Suzuka
Mercedes are stupid to waste resources upgrading car for Suzuka. They are so far ahead in both championships Ferrari can finish 1-2 at all the remaining races and Mercedes would … Read More