F1 eyeing Philippines Grand Prix
The 3.1-mile Pradera Verde circuit is slightly short by F1 standards Just months after confirming that F1 will head to Vietnam in 2020, it appears the sport has plans for … Read More
Category: Rumors
F1 eyes 2nd race in China
Shanghai Formula 1’s Head of Global Sponsorship, Murray Barnett believes the sport needs to have a constant presence in China which could lead to the creation of a second Chinese … Read More
F1 races to again be commercial-free on ESPN
Thank God no more NBCSN and their endless commercials ESPN says it is planning to bring back commercial-free F1 coverage for the '19 season, after the move was obviously well-received … Read More
F1 Team Racing Point To Partner With Betting Firm SportPesa
Racing Point, formerly Force India Formula 1 team Racing Point is reportedly "poised to announce a major new sponsorship deal" with online sports betting company SportPesa for the '19 season, … Read More
IndyCar to go nearly dark globally
The above darkness is what IndyCar fans internationally will see when they turn on their TV sets in 2019 looking to watch a race Whereas ESPN International managed the TV … Read More
Schumacher disses Mercedes for Ferrari (2nd Update)
It's now official – Mick Schumacher is a Ferrari Academy driver UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Ferrari Driver Academy announced today that it has signed a contract … Read More
Wehrlein eyes IndyCar races in 2019
Formula E driver Pascal Wehrlein Pascal Wehrlein, who raced for the Manor and Sauber Formula 1 teams in 2016 and '17, is believed to be negotiating potential 2019 IndyCar outings, … Read More
McLaren eyeing WEC entry
At the end of the day, McLaren races to advertise and sell high performance street-legal cars McLaren will make a decision on a possible entry to the FIA World Endurance … Read More
NTT Data to takeover IndyCar title sponsorship (3rd Update)
NTT Data sponsored a Ganassi IndyCar for many years UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. INDYCAR announced today during the North American International Auto Show that global information … Read More
Sources say Domenicali could return to Ferrari
Under Stefano Domenicali Ferrari was horrible (GMM) Stefano Domenicali could return to formula one. The Italian was ousted by Ferrari in 2014, following the great Maranello team's failed attempts to … Read More
Mercedes to use all-new engine in 2019
All-new engine for Mercedes? (GMM) Mercedes could once again be about to pull away from its rivals in the horse power department with reports from Germany suggesting that their new … Read More
IndyCar, F1, NASCAR will not land any new manufacturers
Lucas di Grassi (above) predicts internal combustion engines and racing will go the way of tobacco advertising – banned Former Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi says electric racing is … Read More
Arrivabene linked with Sauber role
Will Arrivabene seek revenge on Ferrari at Sauber? (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen thinks Sauber can do "great things" from 2019. The Swiss team took a big step forward last year with … Read More
Paul Tracy to make racing return (Update)
Paul Tracy plans to do more racing after Bathurst UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Former Champ Car champion and Gold Coast Indy 300 winner Paul Tracy will … Read More
Spanish Race fans will only be able to watch Alonso’s Indy bid over the internet
Looks like very few fans in Spain will see the 2019 Indy 500 featuring Fernando Alonso as they will have to pay for a subscription to watch it on their … Read More
Is IndyCar leaving the door open for a Halo?
The Halo offers superior driver protection Readers of AR1.com know that we have suggested IndyCar abandon the windscreen idea to protect drivers on all but the high banked oval tracks. … Read More
Arrivabene linked with Juventus CEO role
Maurizio Arrivabene – off to manage a soccer team? (GMM) In the wake of his Ferrari ousting, Maurizio Arrivabene looks set to step into the world of football. Already last … Read More
Mekies to replace Ferrari’s Binotto as Technical Director
Laurent Mekies (GMM) Laurent Mekies has emerged as the favorite to replace Mattia Binotto as Ferrari's technical boss. After a long power struggle, Binotto has been announced as the new … Read More
IndyCar to announce new title sponsor (B2B) in January (Update)
IndyCar will help put millions of American IT workers on the unemployment line with an NTT deal UPDATE With the rumors that NTT, and it's American arm, NTT Data, is … Read More
NASCAR to move Cup banquet to Nashville
Home of the Tennessee Titans in Nashville Nashville is expected to become the new home of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series awards banquet, according to sources of Adam Stern/SBD. … Read More
Binotto vs. Arrivabene – one has to go (4th Update)
Arrivabene gets the axe UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' with this Ferrari Announcement: After four years of untiring commitment and dedication, Maurizio Arrivabene is leaving the team. … Read More
Suarez to drive for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2019 (2nd Update)
Daniel Suarez, brings money, he will drive UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Stewart-Haas Racing has officially confirmed Daniel Suarez as the driver of its No. 41 Ford … Read More
Honda F1 engine has vibration issues
Honda struggles could continue in F1 The first signs of issues for Honda's partnership with Red Bull have emerged, as reported in Germany suggested two stumbling blocks have recently been … Read More
Bottas to lose seat to Ocon
2019 will likely be Bottas' last year as a Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas will need to match the performances of Lewis Hamilton at a minimum next season if he is … Read More
Alonso eyes full-time IMSA ride
Alonso at Daytona Thursday. Without a Halo to protect the driver, IndyCar will never get a driver like Alonso full-time. Too dangerous Fernando Alonso says he would consider racing full-time … Read More