Bernie and Max behind the Minardi deal
Rumor has it that Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley are somehow behind the Minardi sale to Red Bull deal to garner enough votes for the new Concorde Agreement. It is … Read More
Will this help push Honda out too?
The Orange County California Press-Enterprise quotes a Toyota motorsports manager who said, "I'm quite disappointed that between the Indy Racing League and ISC they couldn't arrive at satisfactory dates in … Read More
Jean Alesi, F1 boss
Former grand prix driver Jean Alesi would become F1 principal if McLaren got a 'b-team' up and racing. German sources claim that the current DTM pilot, who drove for twelve … Read More
Quebec miffed with the IRL
According to sources, the IRL backed out of the Quebec City deal as late as last Friday thinking they could swoop into Montreal and make Champ Car look like chumps. … Read More
Champ Car might sue IRL
According to this Champ Car article, over the weekend, Champ Car contacted Montreal promoter Normand Legault to voice its displeasure over his and the IRL's comments in the media regarding … Read More
Champ Car as fast as F1 car soon
Interesting that the new Mercedes V8 was EIGHT SECONDS a lap slower at Silverstone. Will the 2007 Champ Car be quicker than F1? The possibility boggles the mind……Trey Wilson Dear … Read More
Montreal or Mexico City, NASCAR can’t have both
UPDATE A reader adds, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I have to agree with your assessment that it makes far more sense to have a Champ Car/Busch doubleheader than a IRL/Busch doubleheader in … Read More
Berger and Minardi
Gerhard Berger would be the perfect front-man for Red Bull's newly acquired Minardi outfit. That was the rumor mill's most recent suggestion, which has now been denied by the energy … Read More
Champ Car eyes another step on ladder
AutoRacing1.com has learned that Champ Car is in talks with the Formula Ford Zetec Cooper Tire Championship Series as a possible step on the ladder below Champ Car Atlantics. Since … Read More
Sharpie to leave Roush?
Sharpie will grace Kurt Busch's #97 Ford this weekend at New Hampshire, but there has been talk that the sponsor's parent company, Newell-Rubbermaid, could be interested in spending its money … Read More
2006 IRL Schedule
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's schedule release by the IRL. 09/12/05 We have it on good word that when the IRL releases its 2006 schedule … Read More
Pikes Peak dumps IRL too?
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's schedule release by the IRL. 09/13/05 Hot on the heels of Fontana and Phoenix dropping their IRL race for 2006 comes … Read More
Fontana to axe IRL, IRL won’t replace Champ Car in Montreal
UPDATE #5 This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' with the press release put out today by Normand Legault's office – see Hot News page. The IRL will NOT be … Read More
Bruni threatened with lawsuit
Coloni Motorsport have issued a press release advising that Gianmaria Bruni was instructed not to drive with any other teams in GP2 at Spa-Francorchamps last weekend under threat of legal … Read More
Ford might sell off Hertz
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Ford Motor Co. agreed to sell Hertz Corp., the largest U.S. car-rental company, to a group of buyout firms for $15 billion. … Read More
Behind the scenes at the Belgian GP
There were some tearful farewells in the Spa paddock on Sunday night, as the Red Bull Racing crew started to pack up the Energy Station for the last time this … Read More
Monteiro eyes 2006 seat
The race is hotting up for Midland's two 2006 race seats. While BAR tester Anthony Davidson and Minardi's Christijan Albers appear at the front of the queue, existing Jordan driver … Read More
Neel Jani, Scott Speed and Minardi
If you listen to the formula one grapevine, Vitantonio Liuzzi and Scott Speed are hot contenders for the Red Bull-owned Minardi seats next year. But the rumor mill has not … Read More
November finale in 2006?
The last grand prix of 2006 might be held in November, according to whispers in the Paddock. A Red Bull Racing news release said that Bernie Ecclestone's response to widespread … Read More
Frank says ‘no’ to $22m deal
Jenson Button's attempt to stay at BAR next season has reportedly taken a grim knock. Britain's 'Mirror' tabloid claims that Sir Frank Williams, with Button's signature on a cast-iron 2006 … Read More
Albers to Midland in ’06
The Rotterdam newspaper Het Algemene Dagblad this morning published a story suggesting that Christijan Albers has signed a two-year deal with Midland F1. Swift action is probably a good idea … Read More
Will Stoddart quit F1?
It is not clear whether Paul Stoddart will be handed a job after Red Bull take over his Minardi team on November the 1st. Certainly, the $47m sale contract states … Read More
McCune to train in Europe in off-season
AutoRacing1.com spoke to Sarah McCune this morning at Chicagoland. We asked her if she had any road course experience and she told us no, but she is looking forward to … Read More
Toyota making gains on Honda
"Toyota has really improved the performance of their engine lately," said Patrick Carpentier who was the highest Toyota finisher, other than the Penske drivers. "For the first time this year, … Read More