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UPDATE #9 This new USA Today article says, While Champ Car World Series co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven characterizes discussions with Tony George as informal meetings at ski resorts, he says they … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Cosworth, F1's smallest engine maker, is leading the pack in terms of horse power and revs in 2006, according to an analysis. Germany's 'Sport1.de' publication printed the results of … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Even though the demolished 'A1-Ring' is to be restored, the return of formula one to Austria has been deemed 'unrealistic' by the project's chief player. However, Ernst Wustinger told … Read More
(GMMf1NET) According to a rumor, 1996 world champion Damon Hill could test a DTM car at Brands Hatch. His former rivals, like Jean Alesi, Mika Hakkinen and ex-Jordan teammate Heinz-Harald … Read More
UPDATE KEITH WIGGINS: At this stage we're putting together a sponsorship package, an overall sponsor for CTE-HVM Racing. I think within a short period of time, you'll see what goes … Read More
UPDATE #2 Here is a transcript of yesterday's teleconference whereby Philippe was announced. 03/20/06 In a story first broke by AutoRacing1.com, this rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today as Nelson … Read More
Besides Ferrari, Autosport.com reports that both the McLaren and BMW teams have been told by the FIA to change their wings before the next race in Melbourne. No official statement … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. An article published today in Holland's largest Newspaper 'De Telegraaf' (750.000 copies) confirms the agreement between Charles Zwolsman and Mi-Jack Conquest Racing … Read More
UPDATE Newman/Haas will test Wednesday and Thursday at Sebring and CTE Racing-HVM will be there Tue, Wed. Fri. and Sat. we believe. 03/20/06 Hearing that 5 or 6 Champ Car … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button expect Ferrari to mount a serious challenge for victory at the Australian GP in two weeks. Although putting Renault's pace on a pedestal after … Read More
ABC-ESPN executives are trying to line up an on-camera crew for their return to the NASCAR tour. But it doesn't look like NBC's crew – Bill Weber, Benny Parsons and … Read More
Renault nursed Fernando Alonso's car to the finish line, engineering director Pat Symonds revealed. After his final pit stop Alonso put in some very hot laps and closed in on … Read More
There are hints that the McLaren team have qualified with a heavy fuel load in 5th and 6th position after being fastest in the first qualifying session. "I am happy … Read More
Before the Daytona 500, #88-Dale Jarrett described the 2006 Nextel Cup season as critical to determining how long he would extend his career. After three races of evaluating his team, … Read More
Paul Tracy, 37, will be in the last year of his contract with Forsythe, and will race in some NASCAR Busch Series events this year. He wants to continue racing … Read More
No question, Champ Car is heralding 2007 as its breakthrough year. The new, lighter and faster Panoz chassis will be introduced and, presumably, more teams will jump on board. A … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Red Bull could be a serious option for Juan Pablo Montoya's future in F1 beyond 2006, according to paddock chatter. The energy drink-owned team's racing 'advisor', Helmut Marko, admitted … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Valentino Rossi could spend a year in the 'GP2' series before moving into formula one with Ferrari, according to the latest paddock rumor. With the MotoGP champion unlikely to … Read More
(GMMf1NET) F1's governing body could introduce a more comprehensive test following suggestions that some teams are sidestepping the rule prohibiting rear wings from 'flexing' at speed. The FIA's Charlie Whiting … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Flavio Briatore backed away from a double-whammy of driver speculation in the scorching Sepang paddock. The Renault chief was faced with gossip that Kimi Raikkonen could be signed to … Read More
(GMMf1NET) F1's governing body will wait until at least mid-season before it considers tweaking the new 'knockout' qualifying format, according to Patrick Head. Williams' co-owner suggested in Malaysia that, to … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Ferrari's Felipe Massa, already demoted ten places, could opt to start the Malaysian grand prix from the back. Ferrari sources clarified that the decision – to possibly sit the … Read More
Sources tell AutoRacing1.com that race engineer Brian Ma has been re-hired by Rocketsports so it looks like the team is confident something will come together for at least a 1-car … Read More
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com can now confirm, as we previously reported, that Ryan Briscoe was indeed offered a ride with Team Australia and turned it down. Therefore, the fact that he finds … Read More
