An Inside Look at Motorsports
A reader asks, what happened to all those rumored new Champ Car and IRL races? How come nothing has been announced – Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Antonio, South Africa, Japan, … Read More
(GMM) Michael Schumacher now has in his possession a contract to extend his formula one career for Ferrari by two more years. That is the information of Germany's biggest newspaper, … Read More
(GMM) Finland's Kimi Raikkonen may have taken his foot off the loud pedal for the end of his career at McLaren. That is the theory of Patrick Tambay, the French … Read More
According to a report on Autosport.com, Grand Prix Masters organizers are eyeing a street race in Durban, South Africa and the USA for 2007. The Durban race would be in … Read More
According to Robin Miller on Wind Tunnel Sunday night, there is a rumor in Detroit that GM is wooing Roger Penske to take over the auto giant and save it … Read More
A pair of personnel changes, including the resignation of general manager Andy Graves, does not mean things are in chaos at Chip Ganassi Racing, the car owner said Saturday. "Does … Read More
UPDATE #2 So-called 'lazy' journalists copped a thumping by Midland owner Alex Shnaider at the weekend, but one or two did spot an interesting figure popping into the team's motor … Read More
(GMM) An ominous cloud has re-gathered over Yuji Ide's fledgling F1 career. The struggling rookie driver, already warned by Super Aguri bosses to up his game, sent an irate Christijan … Read More
(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen has not yet signed a Ferrari contract for 2007. That is the adamant claim of Mercedes' Norbert Haug, who was quoted by the German 'sid' agency as … Read More
UPDATE NASCAR is currently in preliminary discussions with manufacturers regarding the use of different car models in the Busch Series. Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president for competition, said manufacturer representatives … Read More
(GMM) Ferrari's 'Tifosi' is rejoicing the red team's return to form, but paddock cynics still suggest that Michael Schumacher achieved his Imola pace on the mere whiff of petrol. ''I … Read More
UPDATE #2 A reader writes, The link you posted to the Champ Car sim is a MOD that was made to be used with Electronic Arts F1 Challenge (F1C). This … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo denied at Imola today that the Italian team have already signed Kimi Raikkonen for next year. Raikkonen … Read More
Ross Brawn says that he expects that Bridgestone will introduce a more durable and slower tire in 2007 when it becomes the sole supplier of tires in F1 when Michelin … Read More
(GMM) According to the latest rumor, Giancarlo Fisichella has been told that he will lead the Renault team into the 2007 season. With champion Fernando Alonso to leave the Enstone … Read More
(GMM) Michael Schumacher may be back on Renault's 2007 radar. It was recently revealed that team principal Flavio Briatore, with Fernando Alonso's seat to fill, was keen to stage talks … Read More
(GMM) At first glance, Ferrari's Michael Schumacher appears in the running to win his first grand prix since the Indianapolis debacle of 2005. On Friday, in front of the ardent … Read More
(GMM) The enduring row about F1's future is nearing an end, with speculation at Imola adamant that a deal with rogue carmakers is now on the verge of being formalized. … Read More
The German government is reported to be planning to take legal action to stop the European Union imposing a ban on tobacco advertising. The move comes in response to the … Read More
UPDATE In a story/rumor first published here on AutoRacing1.com – Townsend Bell has been linked to Vision Racing as the team's third driver at the Indianapolis 500. Team owner Tony … Read More
UPDATE #2 As we reported last month, and is now confirmed by the Indy Star – Open-wheel racing has a television package in place if it can unify, according to … Read More
F1 paddock speculation is that the 12th F1 team, rumored to be Dave Richard's Prodrive team, will be powered by South Korean car giant Hyundai. Could Hyundai build a competitive … Read More
(GMM) Red Bull Racing will say farewell to at least one of its current formula one racers, according to Christian Klien. The young Austrian, teammate to David Coulthard and hoping … Read More
IndyCar Series veteran Roger Yasukawa is at Twin Ring Motegi this weekend. He is hopeful of securing enough sponsorship to race at the Indianapolis 500 next month. "We're still working … Read More
