Alonso’s new girl
2005 world champion Fernando Alonso has a new girlfriend, according to reports in Spain. The 24-year-old Renault driver is dating fellow Spaniard Raquel Rosario, vocalist of the band 'El Sueno … Read More
Last year in F1 for Fisichella?
Giancarlo Fisichella looks almost certain to face a major battle to keep hold of his Renault seat beyond next year after team boss Flavio Briatore revealed it was '90 percent' … Read More
NASCAR TV rumors
UPDATE #3 NASCAR CEO Brian France said Thursday that NASCAR was on the "final lap" of its TV deal, in which ESPN is expected to replace NBC for 2007 and … Read More
Road America could be special in 2006
A reader asks, Now that Champ Car returns to what could become its signature event besides street races (Long Beach is great but we are trying to copy it in … Read More
Nissan also eyeing ALMS
UPDATE Hearing that originally it wasn’t going to happen until 2007. The car is reportedly based on the Nismo version of the Skyline that will use the 4.5 liter Infiniti … Read More
Indy will have 33 cars
Rumors out of Indy say that Tony George will pay for a large number of cars to qualify for next year's Indy 500 using the large cash settlement the IRL … Read More
NASCAR lawsuit could move to Florida
A federal judge said Wednesday he would decide soon whether to transfer Kentucky Speedway's $400 million antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR to a federal court in Florida. U.S. District Judge William … Read More
ALMS to announce another manufacturer
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' with the official announcement by ALMS and Lexus. 12/01/05 AutoRacing1.com sources tell us that the American Le Mans Series will make yet … Read More
NASCAR looks international in the future
NASCAR will steer a course overseas for growth since it cannot expand its 9-month U.S. season, the racing association's top executive said on Wednesday. "Where do you grow? Domestically, it's … Read More
The story behind Villeneuve, Bourdais and BMW
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. Truth be told, BMW could not bring itself to pay Villeneuve $15 million per year to weed his garden. … Read More
Is Midland in F1 to win?
If truth be told, Midland would probably prefer a healthy profit report than a grand prix win. Unlike Red Bull, whose ultimate aim is to sell cans of caffeine-fuelled energy … Read More
Katherine Legge to test A1GP
UPDATE #2 We already made this rumor 'fact' days ago, but there is now an official announcement on our Hot News page from the British A1GP team. 11/26/05 This rumor … Read More
Indian cars to hit world markets
The last few days have seen some interesting developments in India with the news that Tata Motors, a sponsor of Narain Karthikeyan is planning to do a number of things … Read More
Champ Car to Las Vegas?
UPDATE Is Indy getting a bit worried about losing Champ Car ands its teams? This Indianapolis Business Journal article says, Area motorsports leaders are gearing up for another run at … Read More
IRL and Champ Car teams to partner
UPDATE #6 Chip Ganassi said in yesterday's IRL media teleconference announcing Dan Wheldon being added to his team, when asked about this rumor – "I think you've heard me speak … Read More
Champ Car to go oval-less in 2007
A reader writes, With today's announcement that CCWS is going back to Road America, you can kiss the Milwaukee Mile race goodbye. With the Las Vegas oval race being dropped, … Read More
Major manufacturer to join ALMS
UPDATE #3 BMW will also maintain their involvement in the Grand-AM series, but with private teams whereas the factory effort is moving to the ALMS (i.e. the big money is … Read More
Sobranie to sponsor Midland, tobacco to stay in F1
Benson & Hedges owner 'Gallaher' is expected to shortly sign a new contract to stay with Jordan's 2006 identity, Midland. Although a Europe-wide cigarette advertising ban fell on F1 this … Read More
Paffett to become McLaren regular
Gary Paffett may become a regular at McLaren test sessions in 2006. The DTM champion and Briton, who helped Alex Wurz kick off the Woking based team's winter program by … Read More
Priaulx in the running?
BMW's world touring car champion Andy Priaulx has denied that he is now a frontrunner to become Williams' 'Friday' driver. The Briton, under firm contract to Frank Williams' former works … Read More
What, if anything, will Bernie own in F1 now?
UPDATE #3 Bernie hints at why selling F1 to CVC will kill the idea of a breakaway series, but he dismisses the notion that the two companies will be leveraged. … Read More
GM boss in cash grab
As General Motors slashes jobs, closes plants and battles to avoid bankruptcy, the company’s CEO has set up a retirement plan that will pay him at least $4.6 million a … Read More
Newey working on FIA wing
McLaren's exiting technical director, Adrian Newey, has allegedly been working with the governing FIA to fine-tune its 'duel rear wing' concept. British publication 'Autosport' asserted that the overtaking-inspiring idea is … Read More