An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMM) After Lewis Hamilton's maiden test and speculation linking him with a Chinese debut, McLaren has nonetheless confirmed that Pedro de la Rosa will remain in the race seat in … Read More
For an unnecessary braking maneuver on the main straight at Barcelona Sunday, Jean Alesi (stern AMG-Mercedes) was given a penalty by the stewards of the meeting. For the strong and … Read More
Recently, provisions were made to welcome Stewart as a fourth partner in Paducah International Raceway along with Ken Schrader, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Bob Sargent. This expansion will only benefit … Read More
CRISTIANO DA MATTA, RuSPORT, Champ Car driver“I would like to give thanks for everything to everybody who is watching this right now. I give good luck to everybody. I appreciate … Read More
It looks like more trouble for the France family's International Speedway Corp. in its New York Speedway plans. The ISC has reportedly lost its state permits to haul fill dirt … Read More
Jimmie Johnson is expected to return to Paris for the Race of Champions Dec. 16, and Formula One stars David Coulthard and Jenson Button are also expected. Promoters are hoping … Read More
Zanardi, Senna, Hakkinen, VettelLauda tips Schu for final crownHonda to race 2007 engine in JapanAlonso stands by 'emotional' outburstsKubica revs up BeijingHakk says Schu will come backDe la Rosa admits … Read More
(GMM) A rumor is doing the rounds that Ross Brawn's anticipated 'sabbatical' from Ferrari at the end of 2006 could in fact be a move to a rival F1 team. … Read More
(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen may be released to test for Ferrari later this year. It was recently reported that the Finn would probably have to wait for his McLaren contract to … Read More
UPDATE We failed to mention that we heard the one additional race Caceres will run is Mexico City and that Coyne will put another driver in the car for Australia. … Read More
Word in the Road America paddock is that there is a good chance Paul Stoddart will not start a Champ Car team as originally rumored. We do expect Muermans to … Read More
It seems Champ Car is going to exceed expectations in 2007. President Steve Johnson told AutoRacing1.com, "My phone has been ringing off the hook this week with potential new teams … Read More
A NASCAR test session next month at Talladega Superspeedway for its new car will help series officials determine if they can use larger holes in a restrictor plate there and … Read More
According to AutoRacing1.com sources, a new California based team that currently runs Formula Renault, is looking to start a 1 or 2-car Champ Car Atlantic team in 2007. According to … Read More
UPDATE "The team will test three drivers with an eye toward the final two races of this year," RuSPORT Jeremy Dale told AutoRacing1.com. "We will evaluate all three, but no … Read More
(GMM) Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport has published photographs of retiring Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher filming an advertisement — featuring a Renault car. 37-year-old Schumacher, albeit in a … Read More
Highcroft Racing has brought on current IRL star Vitor Meira and Memo Gidley – of CART and IRL fame – to drive its LMP1 Lola at next week's Petit Le … Read More
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton could make his formula one debut for McLaren at the upcoming Chinese grand prix, according to the current occupant of the seat. Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa … Read More
UPDATE The following is a statement from Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing (RCR), regarding allegations made in a lawsuit filed by a former employee: The allegations … Read More
(GMM) Imola's struggle to retain its San Marino grand prix may be about more than mere circuit revisions, according to reports in Italy. 'ANSA' claims that, in a conversation with … Read More
UPDATE #4 Drivers rumored to be after one of the four seats (six for LeMans) in the 2-car Peugeot team include Olivier Panis, Stephane Sarrazin, Nicolas Minassian, Emanuele Collard, Johnny … Read More
Dreams of bringing the loud engines of a NASCAR superspeedway to the metro area quietly are taking hold in Commerce City. City officials said Monday agents for International Speedway Corp. … Read More
UPDATE #2 In the jubilation of his win in Loudon Sunday, Kevin Harvick may have revealed NASCAR's best-kept secret: When the Busch Series race in Montreal will be run in … Read More
