Mercedes eyes George Russell to replace Bottas (2nd Update)
George Russell UPDATE (GMM) George Russell has admitted that a 2020 seat at Mercedes is "unlikely". That is despite the fact that, alongside Esteban Ocon, he is one of the … Read More
Category: Rumors
IndyCar to implement Standing Starts in 2022
IndyCar tried a standing start at the GP of Indy in 2014, but one wanker stalled and caused a big crash With the announcement today that IndyCar will add Hybrid … Read More
Is IndyCar eyeing Cosworth hybrid technology for its 2022 900-HP car? (Update)
The hybrid system would include an electric motor inside a redesigned Xtrac gearbox. The battery weight would replace some of the ballast in the current car used to offset the … Read More
2020 F1 calendar to feature record 22-races
Steiner says that if the calendar is expanded to 22-races, it still must be done on 3 engines Word in the Hockenheimring paddock on Thursday is that F1 will feature … Read More
Verstappen and Vettel to swap teams
Such a move would bring Vettel back to where he had so much success Rumors that 50/50 Max Verstappen will wear Ferrari red rather Red Bull blue next season refuse … Read More
Herta to get bigger salary than Rossi (Update)
Rossi a $3 million man? UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Other sources tell us Rossi is getting $2 million per year and more than likely $3 million per … Read More
ISC prez Saunders looking for new job
John Saunders ISC president John Saunders has been seen as approaching the end of his tenure, and Adam Stern/SBD sources say he could leave the company in the months after … Read More
Haas F1 to change drivers for 2020 (Update)
How are those non-American drivers working out for Anti-American Gunther Steiner? Not very well. UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'very strong' today. As the team's driver crisis continues, Haas … Read More
Last year for German GP (3rd Update)
Wolff – no more Mercedes bailout for the German GP UPDATE (GMM) Mercedes is not going to save the German GP. When Hockenheim also looked doomed a year ago, the … Read More
Overheard at Mid-Ohio – Sunday (2nd Update)
Might we soon see Indy cars running with IMSA at The Glen? UPDATE We also heard that there is a push for a joint IMSA/IndyCar doubleheader weekend at The Glen … Read More
Overheard at Mid-Ohio – Saturday
Alexander Rossi and Andretti Autosport look forward to more good times ahead We just got back from the Andretti Autosport hospitality, where it was announced that Alexander Rossi will be … Read More
Overheard at Mid-Ohio – Friday
More McLaren rumors It’s about 5 p.m. here on Friday at Mid-Ohio, and most of the on-track action is finished for the day. Last evening, I was going through my … Read More
‘Green light’ for 2020 Dutch GP, to replace Spanish GP (22nd Update)
Spanish GP saved? UPDATE The prospects of the Spanish Grand Prix remaining on the Formula 1 calendar have been boosted in the wake of the regional government providing funding, according … Read More
Vettel retirement rumors ‘increasing’ (7th Update)
Vettel squashed retirement rumors at Thursday's press conference UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Sebastian Vettel says quitting Formula 1 is "not an option". Clearly under pressure at … Read More
Ferrari could veto 2021 budget cap
Binotto could kill the budget cap rule (GMM) Claire Williams is not commenting on rumors that Ferrari may "veto" the 2021 budget cap. Although not yet announced, it is believed … Read More
Renault to leave F1 after 2020?
Abiteboul won't commit to F1 past next year (GMM) Renault is not yet committing to supplying customer engines to McLaren beyond 2020. At present, there are rumors that McLaren could … Read More
Raikkonen-Ferrari return?
Kimi Raikkonen was already sent by Ferrari to Alfa Romeo to sunset his career (GMM) Mika Salo has played down rumors that Kimi Raikkonen could return to Ferrari. Some are … Read More
Where will Alexander Rossi drive in 2020? (3rd Update)
Although Team Penske would deliver Rossi more Indy 500 wins, and pay him a higher annual salary, look for Rossi to stick with Andretti and Honda, who believed in him … Read More
Racing Point title sponsor going belly up?
Sergio Perez at Monaco (GMM) Racing Point's title sponsor has denied it could be about to fold. Kenyan sports betting platform Sportpesa has had its operating license suspended by the … Read More
DTM champ could get F1 test bonus
Rene Rast (GMM) A special prize could be awarded to this year's DTM champion. The German touring car series is these days run by Gerhard Berger, who according to Speed … Read More
Binotto to step down as Ferrari technical director
Mattia Binotto finally realizes that technically he cannot design an F1 car as good as Aldo Costa With Ferrari once again getting their lunch eaten by the Aldo Costa designed … Read More
Haas to fire Grosjean (2nd Update)
Rumors have Grosjean put to pasture, Sergio Perez or Esteban Ocon replacing him UPDATE According to the F1’s latest rumor, the British GP may have been Grosjean’s last with the … Read More
BMW may run 2020 LeMans so it can further tarnish its name
BMW eyes a possible LeMans return where its reputation was destroyed in defeat BMW has yet to decide on whether it will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans … Read More
Overheard at Toronto Sunday (Rossi Saga Update)
Rossi to replace Power? UPDATE Another rumor has surfaced about Alexander Rossi going to Penske. We here at AR1.com were pretty sure that Andretti and Honda would renew with Rossi … Read More
Wickens eyes IndyCar career outside the cockpit
The way he delivered the start your engines command from the Acura NSX Sunday leads one to believe he is moving on from driving competitively. Rumor has it that Robert … Read More