McLaren replacing both F1 drivers in 2019
Zak Brown admits he probably needs 2 new drivers in 2019 (GMM) Zak Brown has admitted it is possible Fernando Alonso will leave McLaren and F1 for the Indycar series … Read More
Category: Rumors
Christian Fittipaldi to retire (Update)
Christian Fittipaldi to hang up his gloves after Rolex 24 UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Christian Fittipaldi announced on Saturday that the 2019 running of the Rolex … Read More
McLaren make huge offer for Daniel Ricciardo (2nd Update)
UPDATE This rumor is now downgraded to 'false.' Does McLaren want Ricciardo because they know Alonso is leaving? 06/21/18 UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'strong' today. (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo … Read More
IndyCar to return to Watkins Glen the right way this time (Update)
Don't think we know what we are talking about? Recent Phish concert crowd at The Glen UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AR1.com, You missed a few. Add Elmira College, SUNY … Read More
IndyCar to tie its Detroit races in with Detroit Auto Show (2nd Update)
Will IndyCar adjust it's schedule so the Detroit Races can kickoff or end the Detroit Auto Show – they can both help each other with fantastic co-events…..or will they be … Read More
IMSA to separate LMP2 and DPi into separate classes
The France family can't have those foreign cars beating their DPIs Friday evening at Road America IMSA President Scott Atherton is likely to announce the DPi and LMP2 classes will … Read More
Ricciardo to leave Red Bull for Renault (Update)
Red Bull just lost their best driver UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' with this announcement just out by Red Bull. Daniel Ricciardo has advised Aston Martin Red … Read More
Officials play down Malaysia night race rumors
Sepang is simply too hot during the day for the fans (GMM) Reports that Malaysia could return to the F1 calendar with a night race have been played down by … Read More
2020 Martinsville Cup race to run under the lights
Martinsville needs a warmer date to avoid snow it has had in the past In a video posted on the track’s Twitter page in response to a fan question, Martinsville … Read More
Herta to test for Harding Racing at Portland, Andretti tie-up possible
Brian Barnhart runs a Chevy team. How will they run as a satellite team to Andretti's Honda team? Harding Racing president Brian Barnhart told The Indianapolis Star the team is … Read More
Meyer Shank Racing hopes to run 10 races in 2019
Mike Shank Meyer Shank Racing is planning to undertake a 10-race IndyCar program in 2019 as a continuation of its partnership with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, ahead of an intended future … Read More
Renault, McLaren and Williams to block Force India deal?
Renault, McLaren and Williams looking to screw Force India deal Auto Motor und Sport's Michael Schmidt claims that the proposed sale of Force India, which went into administration on Friday, … Read More
Will the next Mario Andretti be a great as the first?
From left, Mario, Mario and Mia Andretti Will the Mario Andretti legacy continue for decades to come? The next Mario Andretti (L) is pictured here with his sister Mia and … Read More
Overheard at Mid-Ohio – Sunday
Mark Miles UPDATE It's about 25 minutes before the green flag and a cloud cover has made its way over the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Word from the AR1 central … Read More
Vandoorne to Sauber, Leclerc to Haas, Grosjean out?
Will Vandoorne remain at McLaren after being buried by Alonso? (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has played down rumors linking Stoffel Vandoorne with Sauber. The latest 'silly season' rumor in Hungary is … Read More
2019 to begin with F1 testing in Bahrain (Update)
The teams lost one day to snow this past winter in Barcelona UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Formula 1 has scrapped plans to hold a single, five-day … Read More
Overheard at Mid-Ohio – Saturday
Kyle Kaiser We chatted briefly with IndyCar rookie Kyle Kaiser. The 2017 Indy Lights champion scored a best finish of 16th at Long Beach in four starts this season with … Read More
Bubba Wallace to stay with RPM for 2019 (Update)
Bubba Wallace UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) is pleased to officially announce that it has picked up the option to extend Darrell "Bubba" … Read More
Overheard Friday at Mid-Ohio
Simon Pagenaud Going by Friday standards, it’s been an interesting day at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Between the first two Verizon IndyCar Series practice sessions for the Honda Indy … Read More
Force India’s days are numbered (7th Update)
UPDATE Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez described his Force India team's financial situation as 'critical' on Thursday, and recognized that his own future remained uncertain. "At the moment the … Read More
Toro Rosso technical director James Key set to join McLaren
James Key Toro Rosso technical director James Key is set to join McLaren according to a report by the BBC. McLaren is undergoing a period of reorganization as the reality … Read More
Williams to buy Mercedes gearbox in 2019
Lance Stroll in the Williams (GMM) Williams will take a step towards becoming a Mercedes 'B team' in 2019. The once-great British team now has the slowest car on the … Read More
Ocon could switch to Renault in 2019 (Update)
Carlos Sainz Jr. UPDATE (GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. is not yet out of the running to keep his Renault seat for 2019. What is known is that Nico Hulkenberg is … Read More
Marchionne in deep Coma, condition ‘irreversible’ (2nd Update)
Sergio Marchionne left in vegetative state from blood clot on the brain UPDATE Former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne suffered an embolism while undergoing an operation for an invasive … Read More