An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMM) A rubber stamp will be slapped onto the sale of F1 to 'CVC' by the beginning of August, according to reports. Up to six companies are bidding to buy … Read More
UPDATE City Hall once again is grappling with the question of who speaks for the neighborhoods — and when to respond to complaints from a vocal minority. This time the … Read More
(GMM) New speculation is linking Anthony Davidson with a Super Aguri race drive in 2007. The long-time tester was rumored last winter as being in the running for a seat … Read More
According to a report by Autosport, the South Africa round of this year's Grand Prix Masters series will move from the famous Kyalami circuit where it enjoyed much success, to … Read More
Team owner Richard Childress said Sunday [at Infineon Raceway] that he is among those interested in signing David Gilliland to a contract. Gilliland, currently driving without a contract for a … Read More
(GMM) MF1's Christijan Albers could be on the move, according to rumors in Holland. The Netherlands' formula one-dedicated press is notoriously excitable, but Dutchman Albers is being linked with a … Read More
General Motors officials plan to submit their proposed new Cup engine to NASCAR executives for review in mid-August, ahead of the Sept. 1 deadline. GM hopes for a quick answer … Read More
UPDATE Cosworth's commercial director Bernard Ferguson told Autosport.com, "It's difficult for the independents," he said. "There are 12 teams in 2008 and six manufacturers, and if they all decide to … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. As revealed this evening on Speed TV, Team Red Bull formally announced a multi-year agreement with NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Brian … Read More
Rumor has it that Champ Car and the IRL will try to avoid racing on the same weekend in 2007, and of course as previously rumored, there will be an … Read More
UPDATE #3 Although AutoRacing1.com sources say this rumor is 'fact', from Canada: (GMM) Alex Shnaider's home grand prix in Canada came and went without him announcing the sale of his … Read More
(GMM) The Midland-owned 'MF1' team is almost certain to be powered by Cosworth V8 engines in 2007. It is understood that the terms of an agreement, with Alex Shnaider's squad … Read More
(GMM) Although Michael Schumacher emerged unscathed from a drivers' meeting at Silverstone, the seven time world champion is still likely to be booted out of the 'GPDA'. 'Bild am Sonntag' … Read More
(GMM) In a swift reversal of roles, Jarno Trulli's likely three-year deal to stay at Toyota beyond 2006 means that teammate Ralf Schumacher is now the less secure of the … Read More
Ken Schrader's #21 Wood Brothers Ford had their entire set of seat belts confiscated by NASCAR at Infineon Raceway. Belts are not allowed in use two years after date of … Read More
League president Brian Barnhart said next year's schedule will have several changes, including a Saturday night race at Homestead, Fla., March 24. A new race at Iowa Speedway will be … Read More
(GMM) Heikki Kovalainen is certain to line up as a rookie on the grand prix grid next year — in a Red Bull. That is the assertion of Spain's 'AS' … Read More
With the merger between Champ Car and IRL underway (see related article on Hot News page) on Saturday in Cleveland we quizzed Firestone/Bridgestone motorsport boss Al Speyer which brand, Firestone … Read More
Ferrari technical boss Ross Brawn insists that the performance of the 248F1 has not been affected in any way by the new wing rules that prevent flexible wings, even if … Read More
After scoring what many believe to be the biggest upset in Busch Series history last week at the Kentucky Speedway, David Gilliland's stock has shot through the roof. The 30-year-old … Read More
UPDATE #12 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for story on Champ Car out, NASCAR in for Montreal. 06/23/06 French Canadian media sources are reporting … Read More
(GMM) Toro Rosso is likely to race into the 2007 season with the same driver lineup. The Faenza-based team's co-owner, Gerhard Berger, said in an interview that despite rumors linking … Read More
UPDATE #3 (GMM) Following Gerhard Berger's lead, another leading member of Red Bull's F1 foray has admitted the possibility of a deal for engines with Renault. Christian Horner, principal of … Read More
