Kimi offered $143m Renault deal
UPDATE (GMM) Flavio Briatore has rubbished reports that he is lining up Kimi Raikkonen as a replacement for Fernando Alonso at the Renault outfit next year. The Italian team principal, … Read More
Grapevine abuzz at Catalunya
(GMM) The F1 paddock's notorious grapevine buzzed with rumors in the confines of Circuit de Catalunya. One whisper is that, having lost Adrian Newey and a few other engineers and … Read More
Seen in Houston – II
UPDATE #3 AutoRacing1.com investigated this report and we have learned that Kevin Kalkhoven did not arrive in Houston until 12:30 PM so the reports that he was seen this morning … Read More
Merger rumor reaches Mexico
Rumor of a merger has arrived in Mexico as two of the different media outlets, local channels 7 and 12 in Monterrey, have talked about the rumor the last few … Read More
Waltrip to announce Jarrett plans
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today with the announcement that was made on Speed Channel's NASCAR Live that Dale Jarrett with drive a Toyota for Michael Waltrip. 05/12/06 … Read More
F1 peace at hand?
UPDATE #2 (GMM) A meeting on Saturday involving Bernie Ecclestone and the warring 'GPMA' carmakers failed, yet again, to produce peace in the formula one paddock. More meetings are scheduled … Read More
If no merger, Open Wheel can die
Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 begins Saturday. At one time it was “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," but I don't think that is true these days. The Indy 500, set … Read More
George still wants Vasser
Tony George's busy month included a stint Thursday as tour guide. He was seen chauffeuring Champ Car World Series majority owner Kevin Kalkhoven, with whom he met privately Wednesday night. … Read More
Ford not happy with Jarrett
Ford officials are none too pleased with the apparent loss of Dale Jarrett, who will announce his decision to join Michael Waltrip Racing later this weekend (live on SPEED, Saturday … Read More
Schu weighing up teammate Raikkonen
(GMM) The extension of Michael Schumacher's deadline to determine his future in formula one has sparked off a new flurry of unwelcome speculation. The German's manager, Willi Weber, denied that … Read More
John Andretti eyes Indy ride
The Andretti "family reunion" at Indianapolis this month took on another dimension Friday at Darlington Raceway, where John Andretti said he is considering an offer to drive in the Indianapolis … Read More
More overseas venues for Champ Car
In talking to Champ Car President Steve Johnson today he mentioned that there are two other overseas venues that no one in the media knows about that are strong possibilities … Read More
Stewart doubts Schu’s ‘late’ decision
(GMM) Sir Jackie Stewart has expressed doubt that Ferrari is really giving Michael Schumacher until the end of the year to make his decision about 2007. The former triple world … Read More
Doornbos to replace Klien
UPDATE #2 (GMM) Christian Klien added his categorical denial to rumors that he may be replaced by Red Bull 'Friday' driver Robert Doornbos after Sunday's Spanish GP. ''Completely wrong,'' the … Read More
Montagny expects to lose Aguri seat to Japanese
UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to 'speculation' today. Team boss Aguri Suzuki told Autosport.com, "I have never said that we want an all-Japanese driver-line. I am sure my team … Read More
Overheard in Houston -III
We have it on good word that Tony George and Kevin Kalkhoven had merger talk meetings in Indianapolis both yesterday and today as they continue to try and hammer out … Read More
Rival teams to adopt Ferrari tactic
Rival Formula 1 teams are planning to modify their aerodynamic packages in line with Ferrari’s interpretation of the technical regulations, according to this week’s Autosport magazine. The Maranello squad has … Read More
Schu to blow competition away rest of season
(GMM) Michael Schumacher will charge for a hat-trick of victories with a brand new 'super-soft' Bridgestone tire in Spain. Germany's 'Bild' newspaper revealed that the new spec, only completed by … Read More
Renault wants to quit ‘breakaway’ group
(GMM) Renault wants to withdraw from the carmakers' 'GPMA' alliance and sign Bernie Ecclestone's new 2008-2012 Concorde Agreement. Pulling out of the 'breakaway' pact, however, is proving troublesome, as – … Read More
Ward to Yates?
Couple of little birdies have told me in the last couple of weeks that Ward Burton is off the market in terms of driver availability. And while it is claimed … Read More
Craven back to Truck Series?
Former Cup driver/winner Ricky Craven said he may return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this month. He is currently mulling an attractive offer and expects to make a decision … Read More
Rossi to stick to bikes
Yamaha’s MotoGP team boss Lin Jarvis thinks Valentino Rossi will decide against switching to Formula 1 now that he has rookies Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa to give him a … Read More
Why Zhuhai?
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Recently I have seen you rumor that Champ Car is eyeing a race in Zhuhai, China. What happened to Beijing? Joseph Capone, Bronx, NY Dear … Read More
Mercedes to buy controlling interest in McLaren
(GMM) Mercedes-Benz has described the prospect of buying the remaining 60 per cent of McLaren as 'an option'. Competition chief for the German carmaker, Norbert Haug, suggested that 'discussions' about … Read More
McLaren prepared to drop Montoya
The public admission that Juan Montoya is dispensable by McLaren team 'F1 CEO' Martin Whitmarsh will be a blow to The Colombian, who – like Raikkonen – is near the … Read More