An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMMf1NET) Less than two weeks before the 2006 season opener in Bahrain, all is not well at Red Bull. The Milton Keynes based team, scheduled to have already completed its … Read More
UPDATE David Richards' speculated return to formula one is heating up, according to reports. 'The Guardian' newspaper in Britain says the former BAR-Honda principal, who may be planning his own … Read More
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
(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
(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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
(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
