An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMM) A day is a long time in formula one. Although mystery has surrounded Michael Schumacher's future beyond 2006, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo now says the German is almost … Read More
(GMM) Although peace at Imola seemed imminent, a serious hurdle has emerged between the warring carmakers and F1's owners. The British 'Sunday Express' newspaper has reported that, with no hands … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Cosworth is looking to Toro Rosso, but also David Richards, as the independent engine maker prepares for the future. With current partner Williams likely to race into Toyota's … Read More
(GMM) The crisis at British grand prix-promoting club 'BRDC' is likely to begin to ease on Friday. Reports suggest that a scheduled vote of no confidence at the Silverstone meeting … Read More
(GMM) Williams' Nico Rosberg looks set to move ten places back on next Sunday's European grand prix grid. The rookie German's team is reportedly considering changing his Cosworth engine ahead … Read More
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today – see Hot News page for story. 04/27/06 (GMM) On Friday morning, David Richards' 'Prodrive' will be announced as the winner … Read More
Ricky Rudd confirmed Wednesday that Toyota is courting him. He's honored, but to date has politely declined. This retirement thing ain't so bad. "I've had a few conversations with different … Read More
Ferrari title sponsor Marlboro has said it is willing to bankroll the $70 million pay packet of Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next season, according to a report … Read More
High gasoline prices and fear of them seem to be taking a bite out of new car and truck sales in April. General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and even … Read More
(GMM) Although the 'flexi wing' saga appeared to have died down, the FIA has reportedly received a new letter in informal protest of F1 team Ferrari. Honda suspects that the … Read More
UPDATE #2 According to the Wall Street Journal, four members of the NASCAR-owning France family, sold 2,204,000 shares of ISC stock for more than $105 million. Bill France, his brother … Read More
After luring one of the best designers, Adrian Newey, away from McLaren, according to Autosport.com sources, Red Bull Racing have now also lured McLaren operations chief Neil Martin to be … Read More
According to this ItaliaRacing.net article, Antonio Pizzonia is out at Rocketsports and Nicky Pastorelli is in. However, the last we heard from team owner Paul Gentilozzi, he was still waiting … Read More
UPDATE The American race fans’ intense interest in and devotion to the storied USAC “Hoosier Hundred" auto race has helped in its re-instatement as a May 26 event this year! … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. NASCAR has decided it will neither fine nor take points away from Kyle Busch for running into the back of Casey Mears … Read More
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
