An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE Narain Karthikeyan is leaning towards accepting an offer to be Williams' second test driver this season. The Indian, whose main carmaker-sponsor Tata may be in conflict with 'Super Aguri' … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, How is it possible for the Rolex Series to have so many sponsored teams and drivers who are all paid a decent salary given so … Read More
Our sources tell us that Marc Goosens will test Robert Yates Racing (RYR) No. 90 Citifinancial Ford Busch Series car at Sebring on January 11th and 12th. Goosens, from Belgium, … Read More
UPDATE We are bumping this rumor up to 'strong' today as we hear the Cosworth and Panoz engineers have overcome the obstacles and onboard starters will likely get the go-ahead … Read More
Boris Said is still waiting for his 2006 Nextel Cup plans to be finalized. After running a part-time schedule in 2005 [in the #36 Centrix Chevy for MB2 Motorsports], Said … Read More
Larry Foyt, Dave Tomasello and Zekko Racing have ended their business relationship after two months. Foyt cited differences in business philosophy as the underlying reason for the termination of the … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Williams' Mark Webber has hinted that he could commit to the Grove based team beyond 2006. For 2005, the Australian driver nearly switched from Jaguar to Renault, but ultimately … Read More
(GMMf1NET) In the Spanish test paddocks last month, the odd rumor flew around that Nick Fry's spot at the helm of Honda may be less than safe. The speculation has … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to near- 'fact' today as a last minute deal is in the works for the France family to get their claws on Patrick. Danica turned … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Another son of a world champion is set to take the final few steps on the road to formula one. Germany's 'Bild' newspaper will report on Friday that Mathias … Read More
UPDATE To rub more salt in the IRL wounds, it seems that Menards has dropped sponsorship of the Pro Series as well. Maybe Honda will step up and supply engines … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'speculation' today. The existence of Ferrari's major new formula one team sponsorship with diamond company 'De Beers' has been cast into doubt. American business … Read More
We have it on good word that in addition to running a full Grand-Am program in 2006, Super Aguri Fernandez will continue as a 2-car effort in the IRL in … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact' with today's announcement. See Hot News page. 01/04/06 Rumor has it that Home Improvement giant Lowe's will sponsor Fernandez Racing in the Rolex Daytona … Read More
Rumor has it that the #34 Mach 1 Nextel Cup team is bankrupt and there will be an auction to sell the remaining assets of the team on Tuesday Jan … Read More
Word on the street is that team owner Michael Shank will soon be announcing a new title sponsor for the No. 6 Fusion Racing with MSR Lexus Riley entry as … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I wish you a successful and happy 2006. Each year I guess why Champ Car is not able to fill their grid early. As of … Read More
(GMMf1NET) As well as Anthony Davidson, there will be another loser in Super Aguri's apparent decision to run an all-Japanese F1 lineup in '06. Honda test driver Anthony Davidson had … Read More
(GMMf1NET) F1's likely eleventh team, Super Aguri, may embark on a Red Bull-style driver swap in '06. The prospective outfit's managing director, Daniele Audetto, is quoted as saying that Sakon … Read More
It's only a whisper at the moment, but one of Narain Karthikeyan's 'options' might be to re-join the racing grid. Speculation suggests that Super Aguri's main sponsor, Japanese corporation Softbank, … Read More
UPDATE (GMMf1NET) An eleventh team for formula one will be confirmed by the governing body in the next few days, according to new reports. Britain's Guardian newspaper said on Tuesday … Read More
UPDATE #5 Spa-Francorchamps' embattled spot on the formula one calendar is now nearly secured, according to reports in Belgium. Newspaper 'La Libre Belgique' claims that a new three-year contract with … Read More
(GMMf1NET) 'Mick Schumacher' is unlikely to follow in his famous world championship-winning father's mighty footsteps. The seven time drivers' title winner, known at home as 'Dad', said his six-year-old son … Read More
Our European sources tell us that the WilliamsF1 team tried hard to sign Alex Wurz because of the many miles of experience he has testing Michelin F1 tires for McLaren … Read More
