An Inside Look at Motorsports
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
UPDATE #5 Before the end of the 2006 racing season, NASCAR officials hope to have both Busch and truck series teams using unleaded fuel. And if all goes well, it's … Read More
UPDATE #2 Autosport reports that organizers now say that more than 50,000 tickets have been snapped up already for the event in the two weeks since they have been on … Read More
Foreign companies could match Detroit automakers in U.S. auto sales within five years if current trends continue, industry experts said Wednesday at a conference sponsored by the Detroit branch of … Read More
Renault’s new F1 president Alain Dassas says that the world champion team is ready to commit to Formula 1’s long-term future, so long as the costs of competing are reduced. … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. I'm sure you are right with your speculation of NASCAR trying to sway … Read More
UPDATE When asked at the recent Champ Car Portland test about him going to NASCAR rumors, Allmendinger played dumb. "I'm just here at Portland testing, that's all I know," Allmendinger … Read More
UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to 'speculation' today. Mark Martin, who was at Lowe’s Motor Speedway to help promote the upcoming NASCAR All-Star race at the 1.5-mile track, said … Read More
(GMM) Red Bull's owner has vowed to contact Michael Schumacher later this year to see if the German would like to drive for his formula one team. Dietrich Mateschitz told … Read More
