Category: Rumors
Detroit GP is illegal (2nd Update)
Detroit GP UPDATE The Detroit Metro Times and Tom Perkins are at it again, finding a way to criticize the Detroit GP – Once again Detroit GP tore up Belle … Read More
Red Bull to also switch from Renault to Honda (8th Update)
Marko and Mateschitz eye switch to Honda power – announcement Tuesday? UPDATE (GMM) Red Bull has decided to switch from Renault to Honda power for 2019 and this rumor is … Read More
MotoGP to race in Brazil in 2021
Tentative agreement reached Dorna Sports has signed a “preliminary agreement" with Rio Motorsports that could see the series return to Brazil for the first time since 2004 in 2021. Grand … Read More
IndyCar schedule – Mexico City (12th Update)
Stick a fork in the Mexico City race, it's done for 2019 and we doubt it will happen in ever. UPDATE As we predicted, IndyCar is not going to any … Read More
Liberty Media gives loan to Force India (Update)
Otmar Szafnauer UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Speaking to Reuters, Force India's chief operating office, Otmar Szafnauer not only denies that, contrary to media reports, Liberty Media … Read More
Mike Tirico to host NBC’s coverage of Indy 500
NBC had to choose former ABC/ESPN announcer Mike Tirico Mike Tirico will host NBC’s coverage of the 103rd Indianapolis 500. IndyStar learned the well-known NBC personality, who recently hosted the … Read More
Hamilton deal set for Paul Ricard?
Hamilton in his recording studio. He won't leave the best team in F1. (GMM) Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes may finally be ready to announce the continuation of their marriage. A … Read More
Will IndyCar return to Texas Motor Speedway
The huge Friday crowd at TMS for qualifying. Its TV rating of 0.21 was infomercial territory, but that's fairly common with NBCSN. IndyCar must like minuscule TV ratings as they … Read More
2019 F1 calendar could end in December
Miami circuit location The 2019 F1 calendar will run two weeks longer than this year’s schedule and finish in December, RaceFans understands. The season-opening Australian Grand Prix is set to … Read More
Will 2020 be Hamilton’s last?
Hamilton on his piano With his delay in re-signing with Mercedes everyone thought it was over money, but maybe not, Lewis Hamilton has been tipped to quit Formula One in … Read More
Rahal team to hire axed SPM engineer?
Leena Gade Race engineer Leena Gade, who abruptly left the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports team last month, has met with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Bobby Rahal has confirmed to Motorsport.com. The … Read More
Mercedes F1 to land major new sponsor
F1 has money to burn According to AR1.com sources, the Mercedes F1 team will announce a major new sponsor prior to the Canadian GP. Why? F1's global TV viewership is … Read More
Rumor – Alfa Romeo shaping up to buy Sauber F1 team
(GMM) Sauber looks to be moving ever closer together with Ferrari. Already Ferrari-powered, the Swiss team is this year being title sponsored by Alfa Romeo, which like Ferrari is a … Read More
Renault to keep engine upgrade from Red Bull
Abiteboul playing hardball with Red Bull until they sign….or not After Daniel Ricciardo won Monaco Grand Prix, the paddock was awash with the expectation that he might challenge Lewis and … Read More
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
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