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
Category: Rumors
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
McLaren ‘B’ car to have radical nose (Update)
McLaren nose UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today with the new nose now revealed. 05/09/18 (GMM) The centerpiece of McLaren's 'B' car for Barcelona and beyond is a … Read More
Miami to host F1 race October 2019 (4th Update)
Proposed Miami circuit UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Plans for an inaugural Formula 1 race in Miami have been approved after the city’s commission voted in favor … Read More
Williams fires its Chief Engineer
Ed Wood Reports in the Barcelona paddock claim that Williams chief designer Ed Wood has left the Grove outfit. Wood joined Williams from Prodrive in 2006, where he had also … Read More
Did NASCAR buy ARCA to shut it down?
NASCAR bought the ARTGO Series and later shut it down. Is ARCA next? It has been several weeks since it was announced NASCAR has purchased the ARCA Racing Series, with … Read More
2019 F1 Silly Season to be a dud
Valtteri Bottas will keep his seat, as will Raikkonen and Ricciardo Despite all the rumors to the contrary, we here at AR1.com expect the 2019 F1 Silly Season to be … Read More
Ricciardo to Mercedes, Hamilton to Red Bull (3rd Update)
Wolff dismisses speculation. We still say that the holdup with Hamilton signing, say, a new 3-year deal, is whether Aldo Costa will too. UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to … Read More
Lorenzo signs for Suzuki?
Lorenzo Sources in the MotoGP paddock believe that Ducati rider Jorge Lorenzo has told the Italian firm that he won’t remain with them for the 2019 MotoGP season, opening the … Read More
Ford may be forced to race its SUVs in NASCAR (Update)
Ford is deep-sixing cars like the Taurus it races in NASCAR. How long before NASCAR has to switch to racing Ford Explorers? UPDATE Ford last week announced drastic plans to … Read More
Outback’s sponsorship of Stewart-Haas may end next year
Kevin Harvick Adam Stern of Sports Business Daily says Outback may not renew its contract with Stewart Haas Racing after 2018. He says they have quietly moved from being primary … Read More
Ricciardo signs Ferrari contract? (6th Update)
Ricciardo calls rumors a lie UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. “I have only had talks with Red Bull – since last year we have been open with … Read More
Jani eyes possible switch to IndyCars
Neel Jani in 2007 in Champ Car. Ready to try a real race car again Former Champ Car driver and current Porsche factory ace Neel Jani says he would welcome … Read More