An Inside Look at Motorsports
The tobacco companies in Formula 1 appear to be developing new marketing theories around Formula 1 which do not involve the use of branding on Formula 1 cars. The tobacco … Read More
UPDATE Our spies tell us that the French tire company will announce that it will not enter the bidding for a series in which there is a control tire. This … Read More
In its efforts to identify its driver line-up for the 2006 season, Team Jordan today announced it was roping in BAR Honda's Anthony Davidson as a test driver, fuelling speculation … Read More
UPDATE Pierre Dupasquier doubts that Ferrari's 2005 slump will convince the Prancing Horse to dump tire supplier Bridgestone. At any rate, it's not completely certain that Michelin, for whom the … Read More
It is possible that Red Bull could call off the 2005 driver swap and leave Christian Klien in his seat. The Austrian, who was scheduled to once again step aside … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for press release. 09/02/05 There are rumors that Hilton Hotels may be on the verge of becoming a … Read More
Rumor has it that when the 2006 ALMS schedule is released Infineon Raceway will no longer be on the schedule, and Long Beach (in conjunction with Champ Car in early … Read More
Erin Crocker will run a full NASCAR Busch Series schedule in a No. 98 Dodge owned by Ray Evernham and backed by General Mills. Crocker, 24, is scheduled to make … Read More
UPDATE Jenson Button revealed today that talks between himself, BAR and Williams are "going in the right direction" hinting that he might just get to stay at BAR next season. … Read More
They say racing is addictive, and some just can't stay away. According to this SPEED TV article, Chip Ganassi wants Mo Nunn back as an engineer. "I had lunch with … Read More
Whether Bernie Ecclestone is on side or not, the British grand prix at Silverstone will once again become an endangered species. That is the warning of Chris Aylett, boss of … Read More
F1 pacesetter McLaren has reportedly entered negotiations to switch from Michelin to Ferrari's struggling tire supplier Bridgestone. The Woking based marque, like Red Bull, Williams and Toyota, is the fourth … Read More
With Red Bull apparently contemplating a 'junior' formula one team, so too – it is reported – is McLaren. 'Auto, Motor Und Sport' claims this week that, with the support … Read More
It is worth reporting a passing comment, which appeared in today's Financial Times, which may strike fear into Ferrari hearts down in Maranello. The newspaper was commenting on the launch … Read More
Ferrari spent Tuesday in a 'crisis meeting' at Maranello, the German 'Bild' newspaper claims. The reason, of course, is obvious. Even the most trivial glance at the motor sport section … Read More
Here is a Speed TV forum post from an insider to what's going on at Road America with regard to politics and Champ Car's chances of returning. Below is the … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team confirmed today that Antonio Pizzonia will race for the team at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa- Francorchamps … Read More
Frustrated in his efforts to break into Formula 1, Belgium's Bas Leinders, Minardi's test and reserve driver in 2004, has decided expand his horizons and has established the Bas Leinders … Read More
If the Istanbul paddock looked a bit empty and sterile a fortnight ago, Formula 1 came back to life with a vengeance in Monza. The paddock itself is an odd … Read More
UPDATE Well, the Indy 500 is over and we are still waiting for the IRL to announce their new engines rules that were supposedly ready to go before Indy. What … Read More
Anthony Davidson, BAR Honda's test and reserve driver, will be driving a sole Jordan at Silverstone on Tuesday 13 September. The test is very much a one-off, and currently no … Read More
UPDATE We did a bit more investigation on this so-called rumored USA -F1 team and we found a domain registration AmericanSpiritF1.com registered in 2002. Chris James was a co-founder of … Read More
UPDATE Tire supplier Michelin is set to shed at least two, and possibly three, F1 teams next year. The dominant rubber maker, presently with 70 per cent of the grand … Read More
A merger between RCR and Dale Earnhardt Inc. is rumored to be in the works. Although DEI vice president Richie Gilmore says the partnership will involve nothing more than promotional … Read More
