Kazakhstan eyes F1 future
(GMMf1NET) Kazakhstan could be eyeing a future on the formula one grid, with news that a race track is to be built in the republic south of Russia. Malaysia's National … Read More
An Inside Look at Motorsports
Famed F1 analyst Alan Henry was a guest on Wind Tunnel on SPEED Sunday night and predicted that both Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Montoya could leave McLaren, Raikkonen to Ferrari … Read More
(GMMf1NET) A brand new nose and wing for Ferrari's '248 F1' 2006 car is worth up to three tenths of a second per lap, a specialist magazine says. 'Auto Motor … Read More
Inside sources tell us that although the Audi announcement was that the two new diesel R10 Audi LMP1 cars entered for the 12 Hours of Sebring are Joest entries, in … Read More
The race was largely a parade in front of what appeared to be many empty seats, and track President Gillian Zucker said afterward that changes could be made to the … Read More
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for Audi announcement. 01/23/06 (GMMf1NET) Former grand prix winner Heinz-Harald Frentzen's embattled motor racing career looks set … Read More
(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