We were lied to, Motegi oval not damaged
The Motegi oval is just fine after all We were told many times that IndyCar could no longer race on the Motegi oval because it was damaged from the Japanese … Read More
Category: Rumors
Red Bull unable to run Honda at full power (2nd Update)
Red Bull driver Pierre Gasly UPDATE (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has added his denial to speculation Red Bull is struggling with excessive vibration from the 2019 Honda power unit. Actually, … Read More
Ferrari advantage ‘at least’ 5 tenths
Is Ferrari's secret their front wing? (GMM) Mere days into 2019 winter testing, it appears that Ferrari has a clear advantage. With Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc smilingly topping the … Read More
NASCAR to shorten schedule in 2021
Steve Phelps NASCAR has been soliciting opinions from industry stakeholders on whether they would like to see a reduced schedule starting in 2021, sources say, the clearest sign yet that … Read More
Alonso to run NASCAR Cup race
Alonso eyeing NASCAR Cup race Toyota's American motorsport chief has dropped a strong hint that two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso wants to contest a NASCAR Cup Series road … Read More
Petrobras to dump McLaren? (Update)
Petrobras is still on the new car UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today as the Grand Premio story out of Brazil is wrong. Petrobras is still prominently displayed … Read More
Roush Fenway Racing sells out to Amazon
RFR Ford for Ryan Newman According to AR1.com sources, Roush Fenway Racing (RFR) just sold their race team buildings and property in Concord, NC to Amazon. Amazon owns a large … Read More
McLaren and Carlin form alliance for Indy 500
RC Enerson in one of Carlin's Chevy's at COTA this week IndyStar reports that sources say McLaren has forged a strategic alliance with NTT IndyCar Series team Carlin Motorsport. Ever … Read More
Williams could miss start of winter testing
Will they have to test with last year's car and new front wing shown here? (GMM) Williams' car might not be ready for the start of winter testing next week. … Read More
NASCAR may open Cup garage to fans (Update)
IndyCar allows fans in the paddock but they number 1/10th the size of the NASCAR fan base UPDATE It can be a burden if you're in a hurry to get … Read More
F1 Ferrari to be darker red in 2019
Will Ferrari be the same color as the Ducati bikes? (GMM) Ferrari's livery may be darker and with a matte appearance in 2019. That is the latest rumor to emerge … Read More
Just 5 races for Kimball in 2019 (2nd Update)
Charlie Kimball – just 5 races in 2019 UPDATE Charlie Kimball has announced the events in which he will compete for Carlin Racing in the 2019 NTT IndyCar series. Operating … Read More
Patricio O’Ward to miss start of IndyCar season
Patricio O'Ward – no check, no ride. His $1M from the Indy Lights title is only good for the Indy 500 and maybe one additional race According to reports out … Read More
IndyCar NBC Sports Gold announcement (Update)
IndyCar puts the screws to its fans – this content used to be streamed live for free on their website. UPDATE NBC Sports today will reveal details of its IndyCar … Read More
Liberty Media is now apparently bidding for the former Fox RSNs
F1 owner Liberty Media may bid to buy the FOX RSNs The latest installment of As The RSNs Turn has provided yet more drama. Previously, the 22 Fox sports regional … Read More
New Long Beach Grand Prix Sponsor (2nd Update)
Jim Michaelian happy with new sponsor Acura UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today as the AR1.com prediction came true – The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach announced … Read More
Red Bull interested in buying F1?
Red Bull denies interest (GMM) Red Bull has denied being interested in buying formula one. It was rumored last week that Liberty Media, under fire from a majority of disgruntled … Read More
Alfa to reveal innovative 2019 car
What does Alfa Romeo have in store? (GMM) Sauber – now called Alfa Romeo – could have a surprise in store with the design of its 2019 car. That is … Read More
Indy Speedway to announce Penngrade replacement for 500 (Update)
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement that Financial Services Brand Gainbridge was Named Indy 500 Presenting Sponsor. The deal includes signage and hospitality, and Gainbridge will … Read More
Alonso to test 2019 McLaren in Barcelona
Alonso will look to bury McLaren's two regular drivers Sainz Jr. and Norris during the test Fernando Alonso could try McLaren's 2019 car as early as the forthcoming winter tests … Read More
Ford eyes Formula E, not IndyCar (Update)
All manufacturers eyeing all-electric future UPDATE Ford has continued to evaluate the EV racing landscape, with deadlines looming on the potential participation in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship and … Read More
2019 Ferrari may have ‘completely different’ livery
Will Mission Winnow be as prominent on the Ferrari as on the new Ducati bike? Ferrari could have a markedly different livery for 2019. Italy's Autosprint reports that when the … Read More
Force India adding blue to 2019 livery
The team already had a blue BWT logo last year (GMM) Force India could add the color blue to its livery for 2019. Last week, the Silverstone based team – … Read More
F1 eyeing return to Buenos Aires (4th Update)
1978 Argentina GP winner – Mario Andretti UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'speculation' today. One Argentinean official says the country is not looking for a place on the F1 … Read More
Jeff Gordon to eventually own Hendrick Motorsports
Jeff Gordon At some point, Jeff Gordon could be introduced as the owner of Hendrick Motorsports. Gordon, who is a minority owner of the team he drove full-time for from … Read More