Seven bidders for Atlantic
Word here in Cleveland is that seven or more companies have expressed interest in supplying the new Toyota Atlantic chassis for next year. A decision is right around the corner … Read More
No unification in the cards for IRL and Champ Car
Tony George said he has not spoken with officials from the Champ Car World Series about open-wheel reconciliation in some time, and no additional talks are planned. The IRL's CEO … Read More
FOX wants the Daytona 500 exclusive
In NASCAR's negotiations for a new network package, some expect Fox to push for exclusive rights to the Daytona 500, since it doesn't have a shot at carrying NASCAR's new … Read More
Ferrari tire boxes legal?
Ferrari are at the center of another dispute between FIA and the rest of the F1 teams. According to Autosport-Atlas, a device being used by the Maranello-based team to help … Read More
16 Champ Car races likely for 2006
UPDATE #2 Look for the 2006 Champ Car schedule to be released on or about August 1st. We hear the Philadelphia, PA race deal won't be done by then, but … Read More
Jensen update
Spoke to Eric Jensen today who said, "We still plan on running the Canadian Champ Car races. The good news is that besides Konica Minolta we now also have Epson … Read More
Toronto could sellout
AutoRacing1.com has learned that ticket sales for the Champ Car Toronto race are very strong. The entire backstraight stands are sold out and the others are significantly up over last … Read More
Did Toyota think USGP would not be run?
If Indy's ill fated grand prix had enjoyed a twenty car grid, pole sitter Jarno Trulli would have pitted on lap-2. According to ITV, when the Italian qualified with three … Read More
‘F1 Commission to axe Max’
Moves are afoot to see Max Mosley sacked as president of the FIA. Paul Stoddart told the Australian media that he would ask Bernie Ecclestone to convene the first F1 … Read More
Carbon fiber brake dust a hazard to drivers, crews?
UPDATE F1 veteran David Coulthard has dismissed friend and former grand prix rival Mika Salo's concern about the hazard of inhaling carbon fiber brake dust. Finland's Salo said 'a lot' … Read More
Ferrari, Max, Bernie and Champ Car
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, One time way back in the past when Enzo was having a dispute with the FISA/FIA in the late '80s, Ferrari seriously thought about … Read More
Williams to switch to Bridgestone
BMW’s purchase of Sauber cast a big question mark on the engine future of Williams F1, and while that doubt remains in the air – with a Lexus-branded Toyota or … Read More
Popular Aussie eyes NASCAR
As NASCAR continues preparing for its international assault, we are seeing more and more foreign drivers coming into the series. Two-time Australian V8 Supercar champion Marcos Ambrose is testing a … Read More
F1 won’t return to Indy
Former World Champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Formula One will never go back to Indianapolis following the United States Grand Prix fiasco. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a contract to host … Read More
BMW may not race V8 in 2006
Believe it or not, BMW may not put a V8 engine in the Sauber next year. The German carmaker's motor sport director, a staunch critic of the switch from V10, … Read More
Kahne and Evernham to be fined
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News item on NASCAR cheaters. 06/20/05 Kasey Kahne is waiting to hear what sort of penalties NASCAR will impose on … Read More
Portland race still on shaky ground
This Portland Oregonian article says, Promoter Mike Nealy was taking phone calls Monday morning, and no one was screaming for a refund or asking about the Indy Racing League or … Read More
Heidfeld to Sauber
The Sauber BMW buy-out will have immediate effects with regards of the new team's driver in 2006 and beyond. Nick Heidfeld is expected to rejoin the Hinwill-based team as he … Read More
BMW may buy Sauber
UPDATE #8 See full story on Hot News page. They did not buy the entire team, but BMW will manage the team and therefore, have full control. 06/11/05 The BMW … Read More
BMW to announce Sauber deal today
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' See story on Hot News page. 06/22/05 BMW today has called a press conference with Prof. Dr. Burkhard Göschel (Member of the Board of … Read More
Marlin considering consultant role
Sterling Marlin yesterday said he will "consider" an offer to remain at Chip Ganassi Racing next year as a consultant — a move that would end his Nextel Cup racing … Read More
Bernie could be sued
UPDATE Bernie Ecclestone could be sued for the return of the $13.5m (£7.4m) it cost the Indianapolis organizers to stage the farcical US grand prix. Ecclestone, the sport's commercial rights … Read More
FIA to grill Michelin
This Grandprix.com article says, We hear that the FIA has ordered Michelin to supply it with full details of all of its tyre failures in recent times and that the … Read More
BMW looking at Minardi
Our F1 moles in Indy tell us that BMW will supply engines to Sauber next year but are right now looking very seriously at buying Minardi. Minardi would 1) cost … Read More