An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Race officials announced a major bump in ticket sales for race weekend over last year, and believe the potential for 100,000 in … Read More
(GMM) Michael Schumacher has refused to add fuel to F1's fiery silly-season as he continued to give little away about his driving future beyond 2006. Asked if the Ferrari veteran … Read More
(GMM) The 'flexi' rule tweak has compelled Ferrari to change its rear wing design. With the FIA clamping down on the regulation loophole, Ferrari's new design could cost Michael Schumacher … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Giancarlo Fisichella has backtracked on his recent comment that he already knows his Renault teammate for next year will be 'a Finn'. Despite invigorating speculation that either Kimi … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) One of the Toyota Motor Corporation's highest-ranking officials has dismissed speculation that the Japanese marque might pull out of F1 in the near future. After nearly five years … Read More
We hear that Ferrari F1 test driver Marc Gene and ousted Champ Car driver Mario Dominguez may pilot the No. 62 Risi Ferrari F430 GT at the ALMS race at … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. IRL spokesperson Fred Nation told AutoRacing1.com, "There is no change in our contract with ABC/ESPN and it will continue to be the … Read More
The 2007 racing schedule hasn't been released but one significant change is expected: All races will start no earlier than 2pm. The later starting times come at the demand of … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. (GMM) Technical director Geoff Willis has left the Honda team. It is understood that within 24 hours of the team's announcement this … Read More
Forsythe Racing veteran Paul Tracy wrote in his online column for Autosport.com, "I've been around A.J. a long time — I've known him since he was 16 years old, and … Read More
Chemical maker DuPont (DD) said Tuesday that it will begin marketing biofuels for the transportation sector next year through a partnership with oil company BP (BP). The companies said a … Read More
UPDATE #5 Dear AutoRacing1.com, I couldn't agree with you more that open wheels must be sexy. Racing is or should be about more than speed. It is about esthetics, grace … Read More
Everybody points to Newman-Haas’ suspension as the key to its success. But for the past two years, a rule has allowed competitors to buy the system, called Dynamic Suspensions and … Read More
Ross Zwolsman, brother of Champ Car driver Charles Zwolsman, is a new name on the list of possible drivers who might take the DTM Audi A4 seat at the Futurecom … Read More
(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
