An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE This Detroit Free Press article talks more about Ford possibly going private. 08/24/06 Champ Car sponsor Ford Motor Company is reported to be considering going private in order to … Read More
The latest whisper in the formula one paddock is that Williams could already be courting a new major sponsor to tie-in with its Toyota engine connection in 2007. The name … Read More
(GMM) A clash of opinion within the Ferrari ranks could scrap the team's plans to unveil its 2007 driver lineup at Monza in two weeks. As Michael Schumacher told reporters … Read More
In this article Bruton Smith says that TV revenues for tracks are set to decrease when the new TV contract kicks in and NASCAR should not expect fans to have … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' – see Hot News page for announcement. 08/24/06 The promoters of the Grand Prix of Cleveland will soon officially announce the dates for … Read More
Ford Motor Co. stock surged Wednesday after news reports said Chairman Bill Ford last month called Carlos Ghosn, the CEO of Japan's Nissan Motor Co. and France's Renault SA, to … Read More
Despite speculation that his Ferrari tenure could be nearing an end, Felipe Massa says he is 'quite optimistic' ahead of the last five races of 2006. The 25-year-old Brazilian, however, … Read More
Fernando Alonso's Renault team was dealt a blow ahead of this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix after their mass damper system was deemed illegal. Renault on Wednesday found out that their … Read More
UPDATE #7 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today as it was announced that Patrick Carpentier will drive in the Grand-Am race at Infineon Raceway this weekend. 08/10/06 Patrick Carpentier … Read More
Ward Burton has finally made official his rumored comeback by signing with one of the new Toyota teams which will be running full-time in the Nextel Cup Series in 2007. … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today as AutoRacing1.com has learned that Villeneuve was nice enough to call Alan Labrosse but had to decline the offer due to other … Read More
UPDATE This rumor should have been upgraded to 'fact' last week when the announcement was made. 08/11/06 After moving to the July 4th weekend in 2006, the USGP F1 race … Read More
UPDATE #12 Hearing from F1 sources in Europe that the reason Bernie Ecclestone only signed a 1-year extension at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the United States Grand Prix is … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) BMW has described as 'speculation' reports that Sebastian Vettel could this week be installed as its formula one team's new 'Friday' practice driver. After Robert Kubica replaced Jacques … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for announcement of Davison's replacement by Team Australia. 08/20/06 Hearing that young Atlantic driver James Davison has parted … Read More
(GMM) Christijan Albers is on the verge of extending his F1 contract with the Midland team beyond the end of 2006, according to his manager. Lodewijk Varossieau, attending MF1's Rotterdam … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, If F1 drivers are supposed to be the best in the world how come drivers like Mika Häkkinen and Heinz Herald Frentzen have not gone … Read More
Jeremy Mayfield has signed a 3-year contract with options with Bill Davis Racing. BDR will make the formal announcement during a press conference Friday at Bristol when the organization will … Read More
Michael Waltrip said Friday he is close to signing a driver to fill his third car, which will be sponsored by Domino's Pizza and Burger King. Waltrip and Dale Jarrett … Read More
UPDATE #5 Another reader chimes in, If you heard Tagliani during his San Jose tirade on PT said he was out of cars, and asked PT would he give him … Read More
