An Inside Look at Motorsports
Ford Motor Co. could announce a new round of salaried job cuts as soon as Friday, according to a published report. The Detroit News reported Monday that Ford (Charts) will … Read More
(GMM) With Michael Schumacher's driving career no longer the subject of intense speculation, similar attention is already turning to those closest to the multiple world champion. But close friend and … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today with Red Bull's announcement that Robert Doornbos will replace Klien the final 3 races of this year. 09/10/06 For refusing to take … Read More
NASCAR officials are seriously considering at least two proposals to change the format for the Chase for the Nextel Cup next season. Increasing the number of points awarded to race … Read More
(GMM) Max Mosley says the governing body is considering changing the rules so that drivers are not unfairly penalized in future. The FIA president, responding to an uproar in Spain … Read More
(GMM) Ron Dennis has hinted that McLaren and newly-crowned GP2 champion Lewis Hamilton share a mutual future in formula one. In a faxed press statement of congratulations to the 21-year-old … Read More
(GMM) Toro Rosso technical director Gabriele Tredozi, who has been with the Faenza outfit since its Minardi days, has left the Italian team, according to reports. The news coincide with … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Mike Gascoyne has been confirmed at the new Spyker MF1 Racing team, effective at the end of the current season. Gascoyne will … Read More
AutoRacing1.com has learned through its exclusive sources that Gerald Forsythe is seriously considering a 4-car Champ Car team in 2007. In addition to Paul Tracy and AJ Allmendinger (who is … Read More
According to AutoRacing1.com sources, Dario Franchitti is expected to sign with RuSPORT as previously rumored, and if he does, it will include a deal for next year, though we hear … Read More
UPDATE Flavio Briatore admitted at Monza that Renault has not yet signed a replacement sponsor for departing tobacco brand 'Mild Seven' next season. ''We are working on that,'' said the … Read More
UPDATE #2 Robert Yates Racing co-owner Doug Yates says he hasn't talked with Mark Martin, but he certainly would like to have him in the team's No. 88 Ford next … Read More
UPDATE David Reutimann will meet in Miami with officials from Burger King on Tuesday in what he hopes is the final step for moving into the Nextel Cup Series for … Read More
(GMM) Seven people know for sure that Michael Schumacher will announce his retirement from formula one on Sunday, the German 'Bild' newspaper claims. They are: wife Corinna, father Rolf, manager … Read More
According to whispers from Monza, BMW motor sport director Mario Theissen told Sebastian Vettel on Friday that the impressive German rookie is to remain at the wheel of the 'Friday' … Read More
(GMM) Mercedes boss Norbert Haug has described at Monza the intrigue surrounding Michael Schumacher's looming future as a 'mystery'. Every possible scenario, including sabbaticals and retirement, has done the rounds … Read More
(GMM) Imola could be the only grand prix held in Italy next year, according to rumors. It is reported that the circuit, despite being left off the FIA's provisional calendar … Read More
UPDATE This NASCAR.com story is down graded to 'false.' According to IRL spokesperson Fred Nation, "the Indy Racing League has a rights paying deal with ABC/ESPN thru 2009. It is … Read More
UPDATE The plans have been in place for some time but the Italian government has now confirmed that it will be providing $13m for work at Autodromo Enzo & Dino … Read More
(GMM) A spokesman for F1's governing body has admitted that Turkey could lose all FIA-sanctioned events, including its formula one grand prix at Istanbul, because of a political storm involving … Read More
(GMM) Michael Schumacher could move from the cockpit at the end of 2006 to a management role at Ferrari. With speculation about the seven time world champion's expiring contract at … Read More
