Long-term viability of new races
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F1 return for JV ’50-50′ – spokesman
(GMM) Newly unemployed F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve is not ruling out a return to the grand prix grid in 2007. That is the insistence of the French Canadian's spokesman, after … Read More
CVC ‘nervous’ about F1 investment – source
(GMM) F1's new owner, 'CVC', is becoming increasingly 'nervous' about its latest investment, according to reports on Tuesday. 'The Business' publication claims that the British company, whose investment is worth … Read More
Pickup sales slide could spell trouble for Big 3
U.S. sales of full-sized pickups are down, and trade-in data suggest owners are moving out of pickups into cheaper, more fuel-efficient vehicles. But don't call it "SUV Collapse: The Sequel" … Read More
Button may shave now
After finally winning his first Grand prix, what happens next for Jenson Button. Button admits he may pick up his razor and remove his beard. "I said I was considering … Read More
DC to stay, Klien to go – Mateschitz
UPDATE #4 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today – see Hot News page. We have updated our Silly Season page above as well. 08/06/06 (GMM) David Coulthard will have … Read More
Kovalainen signs Renault deal – report
(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen will move to Ferrari in 2007, inspiring Renault boss Flavio Briatore to sign Heikki Kovalainen, reports in the Finnish press say. Newspaper 'Helsingin Sanomat' quoted Kovalainen, the … Read More
Martin to continue in 2007?
Roush Racing’s Nextel Cup lineup for 2007 is set, a high-ranking source within the team told team Ford Racing Sunday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the last detail to … Read More
Jacques not returning, Kubica manager hints
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for announcement. “Last week, the team informed us of its decision to review its options for next … Read More
Hamilton to get McLaren start in China
McLaren is expected to announce shortly that Pedro de la Rosa will now race for the team in Turkey and at Monza following his impressive second place in Hungary. The … Read More
Rice may be forced to look for new ride
UPDATE This rumor was reiterated by Robin Miller on the SPEED Report Sunday night, that Buddy Rice is out of a ride in the Rahal Letterman team after this year … Read More
Montoya’s first test, Wheldon too
UPDATE We asked Wheldon about NASCAR last weekend at the Michigan IRL race. We asked him if he'd want to drive a NASCAR car, just for fun, to see what … Read More
Mayfield to BDR
Jeremy Mayfield is close to signing a deal to drive next season for Bill Davis Racing, multiple sources told NASCAR.com on Saturday. Mayfield, who has a year and two option … Read More
3 more Toyotas?
Toyota's presence in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series expanded again Friday with the creation of Riley-D'Hondt Motorsports. That team will build two Camrys and compete in next year's Allstate 400 at … Read More
Alonso duped Schu – manager
(GMM) Michael Schumacher's manager has accused Fernando Alonso of deliberately tempting the Ferrari driver to overtake under red flags in Hungary. Video evidence released on Sunday showed Alonso's Renault, already … Read More
Pedro ‘calm’ about McLaren seat
(GMM) Pedro de la Rosa admitted in Hungary that he is not sure if the McLaren seat will still be his when the circus reconvenes in Turkey. But the Spaniard … Read More
Todt hints at Kimi coup (5 year deal)
UPDATE #3 More on this rumor can be found here. 08/03/06 According to Finnish tabloid Ilta-Sanomat Ferrari has taken his option on Kimi Raikkonen to race for the Italian team … Read More
Alonso involved in Schu penalty
(GMM) The latest theory in the Hungaroring paddock is that it was no coincidence that Fernando Alonso was involved in Michael Schumacher's 'red flag' incident. One of the cars Schumacher … Read More
Knaus to renew with Hendrick/Johnson
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Chad Knaus has signed a contract extension that will keep him with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2010 racing season, mirroring the … Read More
Report: Ross Brawn to step down
UPDATE #2 On Friday in a press conference of technical directors, Ross Brawn deflected rumors of him taking a sabbatical from Formula One in 2007, insisting that his decisions for … Read More
Heikki for Renault, Kimi for Ferrari – Flav
(GMM) Flavio Briatore has dropped the biggest hint yet that Renault test driver Heikki Kovalainen could move into the racing cockpit in 2007. Asked about speculation linking Kimi Raikkonen with … Read More
Champ Car teams may cancel today’s test
UPDATE This rumor is 'false' as test is ongoing. Italian F3000 and GP2 veteran Enrico Toccacelo is testing today in the No. 27 car of Andrew Ranger. 08/04/06 Due to … Read More