Marchionne to deep-six Chrysler brand
Rumor has it that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne plans to announce on Friday at FCA's investor day in Balocco, Italy, that the hapless Chrysler brand will soon follow … Read More
Category: Rumors
Kubica to replace Hartley at Toro Rosso?
Hartley was a sportscar driver for a reason – not fast enough for F1 (GMM) Robert Kubica has emerged as another potential replacement for struggling Toro Rosso driver Brendon Hartley. … Read More
Mid-Engine Corvette to have up to 1,000 HP
If rumors are true, the 2020 Corvette will bury this ZR1 The Chevrolet Corvette C7 is an evolution of its predecessor but the next-generation model promises to be revolutionary. It’s … Read More
Zach DeMelo to drive for Dale Coyne at Texas
Zachary Claman DeMelo IndyCar rookie Zachary Claman DeMelo is set to return to the cockpit of the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda in the DXC Technology 600 at Texas Motor … Read More
Verstappen could be demoted to Toro Rosso
Give Crashstappen a few more crashes and Horner will change his tune. It won't be the first time they demote a driver to Toro Rosso (GMM) Max Verstappen has denied … Read More
Raikkonen hits back at rally switch rumors
Kimi Raikkonen at Monaco – rumors say every year is his last at Ferrari. He is still there (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen has hit back at reports that suggest he will … Read More
Bottas’ agent not commenting on 2019 contract rumor
Bottas re-signed? (GMM) Valtteri Bottas' agent has refused to comment on speculation the Finn has now agreed a new contract beyond 2018. There have been rumors Mercedes might replace him … Read More
Raikkonen linked with return to rallying
This is one of the dumbest rumors we have heard in awhile (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen could leave F1 and return to world rallying next year. That is the claim of … Read More
Overheard Friday at Indy
Tony Kanaan has speed and Chevy power It is a hot, sticky day here at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The AR1 Central Indiana Weather Bureau has temperatures currently at 88 … Read More
Red Bull to sponsor Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson confirmed that Red Bull is "one of the companies he and his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team have had discussions with about possible sponsorship … Read More
McLaren Group Receives $275M from rich Daddy (Update)
Nicholas Latifi – like Lance Stroll, it pays to have a rich Daddy UPDATE (GMM) McLaren has denied any link between its new shareholder and the career of a young … Read More
NASCAR to switch to quiet electric cars
Can you see NASCAR Bubba Fans like this guy paying to see silent cars race? The prospect of racing EVs is "certainly part of the discussion" NASCAR is having with … Read More
Rumors swirl about Grosjean’s future
Haas drivers Grosjean and Magnussen. What will they hit next? (GMM) A rumor is doing the rounds about Romain Grosjean's future at Haas. The Frenchman has had a horror 2018 … Read More
Hamilton contract delay triggers new rumors
Is Hamilton playing Mercedes like a fiddle? (GMM) The delay in the signing of Lewis Hamilton's new contract is triggering a new round of rumors. Some believe the reigning world … Read More
Hinch takes over Conor’s Seat?
UPDATE The USAF sponsors in Conor's paddock are dead sure, military sure, that no such deal will be made. They are extremely pleased with Conor's interactions with them, and have … Read More
Rivals could protest Ferrari battery
Raikkonen's Ferrari. Mercedes should win the rest of the races in 2018, especially if Ferrari cheating just to keep pace (GMM) A protest threat could mar next weekend's grand prix … Read More
Did Ganassi team try to cheat with Kyle Larson’s rear window? (Update)
Kyle Larson pits during Kansas race UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. NASCAR released the Post-Event Penalty Report for Kansas Speedway: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Kansas Speedway … Read More
NASCAR stakeholders interested in Carolina Panthers ownership (6th Update)
With no NFL team, what will Bruton and Marcus Smith do if NASCAR and its tracks are all sold? UPDATE Steelers investor David Tepper today is "expected to sign the … Read More
Romancini to replace Fittipaldi in Indy 500 (Update)
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' with today's news that Dale Coyne has decided on Zach de Mello to replace Fittipaldi. Mario Romancini – 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of … Read More
GM May Also Exit the American Car Market
SUV and Van sales General Motors Co. may follow Ford and Chrysler and abandon the American passenger-car market in favor of all SUVs, according to Morgan Stanley. The maker of … Read More
Wehrlein to Toro Rosso?
Pascal Wehrlein (GMM) Pascal Wehrlein is linked with a return to formula one. After losing his Sauber seat, the Mercedes junior returned to the German touring car series DTM for … Read More
You will soon be able to bet on NASCAR and IndyCar races (Update)
Miles thinks it will increase interest in IndyCar UPDATE NASCAR said “We are aware of the Supreme Court’s decision on PASPA and will continue to monitor what the ruling will … Read More
Will FIA move to ban Ferrari mirrors
Ferrari mirrors UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The FIA has told Ferrari to change how the mirrors are fixed to the Halo or don't come back with … Read More
McLaren eyeing producing LMP1 car
Brown says McLaren is eyeing WEC car McLaren executive director Zak Brown says the FIA and ACO’s proposed set of new prototype regulations is “compelling" to the British manufacturer, as … Read More
What if no one wants to buy NASCAR? (Update)
Chase Carey UPDATE It looks like Liberty Media has zero interest in buying NASCAR based on comments of Liberty executives on a quarterly conference call with Wall Street analysts Wednesday. … Read More