An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMM) Ralf Schumacher is eyeing a switch from Toyota to the Red Bull Racing team, according to reports. 'Bild' newspaper in Germany claims that the 31-year-old, who lives in Austria, … Read More
Attendance for today's DTM race at Brands Hatch was far below the Champ Car race held at the track a few years ago. We were surprised how small the crowd … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (by Lewis Franck -Reuters) – Former champion Mario Andretti feels teenage grandson Marco would have nothing to gain at present by switching from American oval racing to Formula One's … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Tsk Tsk, I hope people see this for what it is…posturing. STR are still hoping to obstruct, or delay for as long as possible, … Read More
The Formula 1 team bosses gathered on Saturday morning at Indianapolis to discuss the plans for the 2007 Formula 1 calendar. The big question at the moment is what happens … Read More
(GMM) Despite running out of power in qualifying, BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld told reporters at Indianapolis that he does not expect to lose ten places on the race grid. ''I don't … Read More
(GMM) McLaren protégé Lewis Hamilton will drive a silver racer at Jerez next week, according to reports emerging from Indianapolis. But the Woking-based team, said to be considering giving the … Read More
(GMM) Oriol Servia has ruled out switching to formula one. The Spanish Champ Car driver, who even tested a F1 car in the past, would be forgiven for hoping to … Read More
(GMM) Aguri Suzuki has given hope to Franck Montagny's desire to keep his seat at the Japanese team beyond Sunday's US event. The Japanese, chief of Super Aguri, is trying … Read More
Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Vice President of Competition Richie Gilmore said Friday morning that the team is mulling an expansion to four Nextel Cup cars in 2007, up from two cars … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' as we predicted it would be. Indy Racing League rookie Marco Andretti will be in Kansas City, Kan., this weekend, but he's not … Read More
(GMM) Another tire scandal could be brewing in the Indianapolis pitlane, according to reports on Friday. Germany's 'Bild' newspaper quoted what it described as a 'Michelin man' as worrying that … Read More
Negotiations between Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage and officials of the IRL IndyCar Series for a spot on the 2007 schedule remain stalled, and Gossage does not expect any … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. From yesterday's Q and A with Brian France: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France: Q) Along with the potential name change … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Add another name to the list of potential Red Bull drivers in 2007 – Felipe Massa. When asked about solid speculation linking Renault engines and test driver Heikki … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' See article by AutoRacing1's Pete McCole. 06/29/06 NASCAR chairman Brian France promised slight changes to the sport's championship format, hoping to add more … Read More
UPDATE As predicted, Honda did mention the Indy 500 as a reason for putting their new plant in Indiana. The Honda person added that another reason was the proximity to … Read More
Reports in the Austrian press suggest that Scuderia Toro Rosso part-owner Gerhard Berger would like to keep Italy's Tonio Liuzzi in his team next year. The fact that Berger wants … Read More
The Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile, the organizer of the French Grand Prix, is cautiously optimistic that this year's event – which coincides with the French Bastille Day national holiday … Read More
(GMM) According to speculation in Britain, Honda's demoted technical director could be eyeing a new top role in F1. Although Geoff Willis is still on 'mountain-bike leave' after Shuhei Nakamoto … Read More
(GMM) Just as Mark Webber's future in F1 seemed certain, new speculation has cast doubt on the identity of his home for next year. Outwardly, the Australian appears content to … Read More
When former open wheel short track star Kasey Kahne won the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway the same day as the 90th Indianapolis 500, Kahne spoke at length about … Read More
