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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
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 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
(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
(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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
IMS President Joie Chitwood said that “his staff did not send ticket renewal forms" to customers for the track’s F1 race because the future of the race “remains unsettled" INDIANAPOLIS … Read More
According to German newspaper Bild in a story they ran on Saturday, Renault had decrypted Ferrari's radio communications, much to the Italian team's chagrin. But when autosport.com asked Ferrari's Luca … Read More
(GMM) Jean Todt has denied speculation that he helps son Nicolas to succeed in racing. The Frenchman admitted at the Nurburgring that the weekend was a good one if your … Read More
UPDATE NASCAR confiscated the sway bar from Nextel Cup driver Dale Jarrett's No. 88 Ford this past weekend at Richmond, Va., and crew chief Richard "Slugger" Labbe faces stiff penalties … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, You're slipping. Robin Miller reported on Speed News Sunday that he thinks the new Champ Car Panoz DP01 was put on hold. Any news? Tommy … Read More
(GMM) Michelin-clad McLaren-Mercedes' Norbert Haug has admitted that Bridgestone teams are enjoying a tire advantage at the Nurburgring. The German, competition director for McLaren's engine partner, suggested to 'Premiere' that … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Is that article about the Champ Car/IRL merger kidding about that 18-race schedule….12 ovals and 6 road/street courses? What 12 ovals could possibly be better … Read More
UPDATE Jim Aust, the president and chief executive officer of Toyota Racing Development, denied one current car owner's contention that Toyota had already hired away five of his people. White … Read More
UPDATE Geoff Smith, president of Roush Racing, says he last talked to NASCAR officials about a month ago on complying with NASCAR's four-team limit. NASCAR announced last year that they … Read More
(GMM) Sunday's European grand prix could turn out to be little more than a 650m duel to the first corner. Much like at Imola two weeks ago, the Nurburgring is … Read More
(GMM) Fernando Alonso will almost certainly carry less fuel than usual to the start of Sunday's grand prix. Although the title leading Spaniard patted himself on the back after securing … Read More
Jacques Villeneuve has lost a position and will now start from ninth on the grid for the European Grand Prix. Following qualifying stewards decided he had impeded the progress of … Read More
