An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMM) The technical boss has left Mercedes-Benz's F1 division, according to reports. Markus Duesmann is no longer head of engineering at German-owned 'High Performance Engines', the group formerly called Ilmor … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. After winning in his debut, Team boss Gerald Forsythe said the kid passed the audition and has the ride the rest of … Read More
(GMM) A trio of Red Bull's crop of up-and-comers are now linked with Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2007 season. It is understood that Red Bull-backed Colin Fleming – a … Read More
The CASCAR Super Series is headed for Ile Notre Dame. CASCAR will announce Thursday it will be part of the Camp Car World Series Grand Prix of Montreal, Aug. 25-27 … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' It was the last transporter to leave Portland with all the Timing and Scoring equipment. The truck blew a tire at mile marker … Read More
This London Times article says Kirstie Allsopp, TV property queen, has a problem in her backyard: a racing driver (Nigel Mansell) with a track dream. She says she will fight … Read More
Speaking in the July edition of F1 Racing, F1 boss Ecclestone appears ready to walk away for the USA market, claiming that auto racing in the USA just isn't that … Read More
Red Bull may be set to offer Christian Klien a Formula One ride if, as expected, he loses his ride with the team at the end of the season. According … Read More
In this Cleveland Plain Dealer Q and A with Houston and Cleveland race promoter Michael Lanigan, he says that the Cleveland GP will be on the schedule in future years … Read More
A.J. Allmendinger might have cost CBS some money when he blurted out an expletive that was caught on air after he won the Champ Car race. Allmendinger was trying to … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Mark down these dates, dates that may have been the turning point for Champ Car and perhaps the future of American Open Wheel racing. June … Read More
Michael Waltrip Racing has signed Burger King and Domino's Pizza to share sponsorship on the No. 00 Toyotas the team will run in 2007. But that does not necessarily mean … Read More
UPDATE Paul Gentilozzi, one of Champ Car's three principal owners, does not sound hopeful that Champ Car and the rival Indy Racing League will merge before next season. Asked how … Read More
(GMM) F1's annual and infamous 'silly season' is threatening to shift into a higher gear. While most players on motor sport's highest stage enjoyed a weekend off ahead of the … Read More
NASCAR's "car of tomorrow," which is scheduled for a limited debut next season is about 95% ready to go, NASCAR vice president Robin Pemberton said. Although the car won't be … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The Automobile Club d'Ouest (ACO), organizers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has announced the retirement of the "roadster" prototypes that … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I have noticed over the years that whenever a new sponsor comes into NASCAR's Cup series, or is rumored to be leaving, their car sits … Read More
Rumors out of LeMans had Mario Andretti getting involved with AGR's Acura effort and there are some rumors that suggest the effort could be linked to the Courage team, which … Read More
UPDATE According to El Norte/Reforma, David Martinez has decided to use his own money to race at Portland in hopes of getting some sponsorship for the rest of the year. … Read More
Plans are being considered for a street circuit in Valencia around the historic city's harbor that could host a second Spanish Grand Prix, according to a report in this week's … Read More
(GMM) F1 carmakers are likely to concede defeat in a battle to soften Max Mosley's engine 'freeze'. Following the FIA president's insistence at Silverstone that the multi-year 'homologation' would definitely … Read More
(GMM) Giancarlo Fisichella is staying put at Renault next year, but arguably the more crucial piece of the puzzle is still to come. The question of who will fill reigning … Read More
At least once per week Mexican president Vicente Fox likes to visit with the different people that are involved in Mexican sports to talk about the present and the future … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Mexican race driver Mario Dominguez announced today that he will run the 5th date of the 2006 Champ Car season for the … Read More
(GMM) Mercedes-powered McLaren has beaten Toyota to the mantle as F1's biggest spender. 'Business F1' magazine contends that the Woking-based outfit, spending a reputed $400 million (US) a year, pips … Read More
