Kazakhstan eyes F1 future
(GMMf1NET) Kazakhstan could be eyeing a future on the formula one grid, with news that a race track is to be built in the republic south of Russia. Malaysia's National … Read More
IRL office leaked merger talks rumor
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. IRL spokesperson Fred Nation told AutoRacing1.com, "I have been in contact with the editors of AutoWeek and they deny that the source … Read More
Briton joins ‘Aguri’ shortlist
(GMMf1NET) Part-time Honda tester James Rossiter is in the running to land the 'Friday' seat at Super Aguri in 2006, according to paddock gossip. The 22-year-old Briton joins ex Renault … Read More
F1 could be banned
(GMMf1NET) Formula One could be banned if an oil crisis grips the world, according to Max Mosley. In an astonishing warning, the FIA president defended his moves to make the … Read More
Todt to pen new Ferrari deal
(GMMf1NET) Jean Todt, who turned 60 at the weekend, will reportedly pen a new two-year extension to his expiring Ferrari contract. The German broadsheet 'Die Express' said the Frenchman, whose … Read More
Asleep at the wheel?
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Us Champ Car fans are getting restless. When is Champ Car going to start all their positive PR and announcements? The 2006 season is set … Read More
Kalkhoven and Forsythe to buy another engine company?
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. AutoRacing1.com has verified that the source of this rumor, J. Wilke, a staunch IRL supporter, was wrong, which was to be … Read More
Newman/Haas eyes Indy 500 again
Don't rule out a Newman/Haas car at Indy this year. They have the equipment and there has to be a reason why they tried to hire Meira at the last … Read More
Papis to drive for Team Italy
Max Papis is hoping to wave the flag for Italy by driving for his national team in the penultimate round of the inaugural A1 Grand Prix series at Laguna Seca … Read More
Aguri to retire in 5 years
French news agency AFP reports that Aguri Suzuki, the former Formula One driver whose new team Super Aguri will join the premier motorsport circuit from this season, said Wednesday he … Read More
Toyota dumps Cheever?
As we reported Eddie Cheever will be running in the Indy 500. Of course this means Honda Power. Toyota (Lexus) is not pleased we hear. According to AutoRacing1.com sources, Cheever … Read More
Raikkonen turns down Dennis offer to re-sign
UPDATE (GMMf1NET) According to reports in the Finnish press, Kimi Raikkonen has turned down a whopping $72 million deal to stay at Ron Dennis' McLaren team. The reportedly rejected contract, … Read More
Turkish GP to be sold
UPDATE #2 (GMMf1NET) Turkey's formula one circuit, which staged its inaugural grand prix last year, is for sale, the Chamber of Commerce in Istanbul says. Confirming the speculation of earlier … Read More
German GP still under cloud
(GMMf1NET) The 2006 race may be secure, but the future of Hockenheim's German grand prix is still under a very dark cloud. 'Mannheimer Morgen' newspaper reports that the running of … Read More
Komatsu to sponsor Grand-Am race
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Linder Industrial Machinery Company announced today that it will partner with its distributor, Komatsu, to sponsor the 2006 Grand Prix of Miami … Read More
Tracy to switch Busch teams for Mexico City
Racing officials say Paul Tracy will drive the team's No. 4 Dodge for the March 5 Busch Series race at Hermanos Autodromo Rodriguez in Mexico City. Geico automotive insurer will … Read More
Gary Nelson to resign from NASCAR
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' now. Gary Nelson is leaving his position as vice president of research and development for NASCAR to form his own company, Nelson and … Read More
Rahal to drive for Team Lebanon
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' per the team announcement. A reader adds, With all respect to the Rahal family, this is not in the spirit of A1GP! … Read More
Bank of America and ISC to announce 5-year deal
Rumor has it that Bank of America today will announce it has entered a five-year, multi-track sponsorship agreement with Int’l Speedway Corp. (ISC). Beginning this season, BofA will serve as … Read More
Cheever to drive in Indy 500
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact' with today's announcement by Cheever Racing. 02/21/06 Eddie Cheever Jr. will return to the cockpit of an IRL car after a three-year absence, sources … Read More
F1 costs $2.6bn per year
(GMMf1NET) In an analysis of F1's staggering annual costs, a British magazine has found that teams spend more than a combined $2.6bn each year. To put the figure into perspective, … Read More
Michelin will win, despite exit
(GMMf1NET) Michelin can dominate in 2006 even though the French tire manufacturer will quit F1 at the end of the year. In fact, according to F1 director Nick Shorrock, Bibendum's … Read More
Alesi eyes team boss job
UPDATE It was announced today by Direxiv that Jean Alesi will join the company as Senior Executive Director. See Hot News page. 12/08/05 Former grand prix winner Jean Alesi says … Read More
Dominguez to be sponsored?
UPDATE Mario is fully sponsored by INDECK. INDECK enjoys significant corporate and marketing benefits from sponsoring Champ Car entries. It just happens to be owned by Forsythe! Mark C. 02/20/06 … Read More