Michelin face F1 exodus
More than one Michelin shod F1 team will be enticed onto Bridgestone rubber next season. The French supplier's 'better balance' proposal, then, might actually be interpreted as a clever way … Read More
Sellout expected in San Jose
There is promotion and advertising all over the San Francisco Bay area for the inaugural Champ Car race in San Jose at the end of July. Former Toronto promoter Bob … Read More
Engine height rule in 2006?
NASCAR is also considering a maximum engine-height rule (as measured from the center of the crankshaft), to keep teams from raising engines to allow more wheel-travel. "But if they did … Read More
Will McLaren drivers eye Champ Car?
McLaren drivers have a dilemma – there's too many good ones and not enough race seats. Pedro de La Rosa is often the fastest in testing, yet he remains a … Read More
Overheard in Edmonton – IV
UPDATE We are hearing that Swift is now the front-runner to get the chassis contract for the new Atlantic series. Swift makes the current car and it appears to be … Read More
Kiesa to take over for Doornbos
UPDATE Danish TV tonight confirmed Nicolas Kiesa as the 3rd driver for Jordan. One interesting side note about Kiesa is that he admitted to TV2 Denmark that he tried to … Read More
Portland to keep traditional Champ Car date
This Portland Oregonian article says, (key excerpts) Portland race promoter Mike Nealy was slightly alarmed when he read Internet speculation that suggested the city's Champ Car race might move to … Read More
New nose lip for 2007
NASCAR officials are telling crew chiefs that there will be a new nose-lip for all Nextel Cup cars in 2007, perhaps earlier, a new nose valence that would be similar … Read More
Williams for sale?
Believe it or not, Grove based Williams – one of F1's most successful ever grand prix teams – is reportedly in buyout talks with a Korean consortium. Former BAR principal … Read More
Another new Champ Car team
In addition to the rumors that Panther Racing is eyeing Champ Car, AutoRacing1.com has gotten wind of another new Champ Car team forming. Details are sketchy at this time, but … Read More
New NASCAR team owner
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Former NFLer TIM BROWN retired yesterday and announced “his foray into NASCAR ownership," according to Billy Witz of the L.A. DAILY NEWS. … Read More
Friesacher out, Doornbos in
UPDATE #6 Minardi will replace Patrick Friesacher with Jordan 'Friday' driver Robert Doornbos at the German grand prix, the Faenza based team announced. 24-year-old Doornbos' gong creates the first ever … Read More
Three teams chasing Kimi
UPDATE McLaren's Ron Dennis has urged Kimi Raikkonen to stay put if the Finn wants to become a F1 world champion. The Woking based chief told team sponsor TAG Heuer's … Read More
’B’ Jordan for Budapest debut
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' because the new car won't make a Budapest debut. Tiago Monteiro took part in the recent testing session organized by Jordan Toyota on … Read More
Dixon’s F1 dreams fading away
New Zealand Indy car driver Scott Dixon still has his heart set on driving in Formula One. He secured some test drives with the Williams team after winning the Indy … Read More
Sponsors threaten F1 split
A lot of bank notes could fly out of Formula One's window if the political storm speeds ahead. 'A host of top-tier sponsors' have contacted GT, rally and A1 grand … Read More
Possible 2006 Champ Car schedule
UPDATE #5 AutoRacing1.com has learned that although it will be ready sooner, the 2006 Champ Car schedule will be revealed during the Denver GP race weekend in a little over … Read More
Toyota expected to renew with Long Beach
UPDATE #4 Look for this sponsorship renewal announcement to be made at the next Champ Car race in San Jose, California. Mark C. 07/18/05 We are close to upgrading this … Read More
Labonte to leave Gibbs
UPDATE Even though Bobby Labonte has a contract with Joe Gibbs Racing through the 2008 Nextel Cup season, CBS Sportsline reports Labonte might not be back in the #18 car … Read More
Good news about the Formula Atlantic Series coming
We are hearing that in San Jose Champ Car will make a major announcement about the Formula Atlantic Series that will see the series Champion be guaranteed a $1 or … Read More
Wilson to re-sign
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' as Wilson has a seat with RuSPORT for next year and possibly beyond. 07/17/05 AutoRacing1.com chatted with Dr. Jonathan Palmer this morning in … Read More
Mario to stop Marco from going to NASCAR
Phil Hill and Mario Andretti still maintain interest in Formula One for personal reasons as well as professional. Hill's 30-year-old son, Derek, has been trying to make his way up … Read More
Legge to get Champ Car test
UPDATE This Edmonton Sun article has more on Legge's comments about her readiness for Champ Car. 07/17/05 After winning her second Toyota Atlantic race in just eight starts we hear … Read More
Gibbs Racing to expand to four teams
Joe Gibbs Racing is contemplating an expansion to a four-car effort next season, according to team sources. However, J. D. Gibbs, who runs the team for his NFL coaching father, … Read More