Green to the No. 0? Labonte to the No. 42? No.18?
UPDATE Native Texan Bobby Labonte laughed off a rumor that he is being considered for the driver's job with Hall of Fame Racing, the start-up Cup team co-owned by former … Read More
Da Matta may have to fire his manager
According to SPEEDTV.com, Kevin Kalkhoven attempted to sign the 2002 CART champ Cristiano da Matta to a three-year deal but withdrew the offer after becoming frustrated with da Matta's manager, … Read More
Rudd to Ganassi?
Speculation has run rampant around what Ricky Rudd's plans are for next season, but thus far he's kept quiet. But I heard an unconfirmed rumor Friday at Martinsville that perhaps … Read More
Argentina in F1 bid, and what of Champ Car?
UPDATE With 19 races already on the F1 schedule and rumors suggesting that there could be 20 rounds next year, the fight to get a race on the calendar is … Read More
Bourdais wants to jump to F1 in 2007
Two-time Champ Car title winner Sebastien Bourdais has called on Renault to give him a chance to prove himself in Formula One. He was missed out on a grand prix … Read More
Which tire for F1 ’07?
Neither Bridgestone or Michelin want to commit to tendering for a likely 'control tire' scenario in post-'07 formula one. On Monday, the F1 Commission voted to send the proposal to … Read More
Will Champ Car adopt the new F1 wing?
Dear AutoRacing1.com, Those new proposed wing designs for F1 that allow for more passing look fantastic. Any chance that Champ Car can make a few tweaks to their new Panoz … Read More
NASCAR eyes Calgary and Montreal, NO!
UPDATE #5 NASCAR announced its Craftsman Truck Series 2006 schedule yesterday and there are no Canadian dates. That puts to rest proposals to bring any of the three top NASCAR … Read More
Wheldon to go for Honda joyride
Dan Wheldon will get a Honda F1 test drive sometime in 2006, according to American speculation. The Indy 500 winner and newly crowned IRL champion, an Englishman, can expect the … Read More
Mecachrome pitches IRL engine
Engineering firm Mecachrome, last seen in F1 with their Renault-based Supertec engines, has been trying to drum up interest of late in an IRL engine they plan to build. Representatives … Read More
NASCAR mulls TNT’s TV role
NASCAR is trying to create a six-race package for TNT into its next Nextel Cup television package, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports. Sources told the publication that NASCAR is … Read More
Can Team Australia concept work for all of Champ Car?
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, I read your article about mimicking the Team Australia concept and while I understand the intent, given the makeup of the existing teams, I don't … Read More
Rudd to the No. 42?
Speculation has run rampant around what Ricky Rudd's plans are for next season, but thus far he's kept quiet. But I [Yahoo Sports] heard an unconfirmed rumor Friday at Martinsville … Read More
New tire rules and qualifying rules proposed for F1
Formula One will introduce a new qualifying format and revert to tire changes for the start of next season after a positive meeting of the Formula One Commission in London … Read More
Schumacher may try MotoGP bike
With all the fuss surrounding Valentino Rossi’s testing for Ferrari, it was only natural for the Scuderia’s biggest star to ask for some switching of his own: Michael Schumacher will … Read More
F1 banks to get $460m bonus
Both Bernie Ecclestone and three banks, the shareholders of F1's holding company, are set to split a whopping $610 million. According to the British 'Independent on Sunday' newspaper, company accounts … Read More
Dubai and Honda’s ’b’ team
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Dubai based 'Emirates Airline' has denied that it is involved in setting up a new formula one team. It had been suggested … Read More
Major revamp for F1 car of the future
Formula 1’s governing body has unveiled a radical new aerodynamic concept which it believes will transform the quality of the racing, possibly as soon as 2007. (See this Hot News … Read More
No. 30 for Casey Mears?
Casey Mears says he'd love to have the #42 next season if Jamie McMurray leaves, but that's simply "not an option." Owners points for each car number determine provisionals, and … Read More
Robby Gordon and Honda
Robby Gordon has had a rough ride of it this season, as the stock-car tour's lone owner-driver. But in a most curious twist, Honda appears to be a looming player … Read More
Da Matta to drive for Ganassi?
David Phillips is reporting that Cristiano da Matta may be driving for Target Chip Ganassi Racing should he make a return to Champ Car next year. This of course in … Read More
Fruit of the Loom gone
Robby Gordon Motorsports has replaced Fruit of the Loom with a to-be-announced sponsor for 10 races in 2006. Harrah's, Jim Beam and Menards will return in some capacity for next … Read More
Seen in Australia – III
We ran into former Toyota Atlantic team owner Keith Hylton in Surfers Paradise. He has been at other Champ Car races recently as well. We assumed he might be looking … Read More
Max Mosley to win re-election
With Paul Stoddart conveniently removed from the F1 paddock for opening his mouth and calling for Max Mosley's resignation, Mosley’s election for another 4-year term as FIA President is now … Read More