An Inside Look at Motorsports
Enthused by yesterday’s successful demonstration in Rome, Renault boss Flavio Briatore has floated the idea of running his Formula 1 cars through the streets of New York. An estimated 25,000 … Read More
There is a new twist to the Toyota-NASCAR game plan: according to sources Toyota is already testing NASCAR-style tires for Bridgestone-Firestone, with the implication that when Toyota does step up … Read More
Toyota's Mike Gascoyne has downplayed fears that the Cologne-based grand prix team could fall off the pace at Imola. ''I don't see why,'' he said in an interview. Previously, Toyota … Read More
Reports say that Greg Biffle, driver of Roush Racing's #16, may again be in play, although Biffle says he hopes to stay with Roush if terms can be made satisfactory. … Read More
With rumblings that the Nextel Cup Series "Silly Season" of driver hirings and firings could be ready to kick into gear, Ward Burton made an appearance at Texas Motor Speedway … Read More
UPDATE #3 This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Ferrari's Jean Todt quashed speculation Ferrari were interested in signing Fernando Alonso and said he had his eye on other talented young … Read More
Indystar.com reported recently that Tony George is looking to field an entry at the 2006 Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona. George said he hopes to field a sports car for … Read More
This Long Beach Press Telegram article says, It's the hunch here that Jim Michaelian and Dover Motorsports will wind up switching their Long Beach Grand Prix allegiance to Tony George … Read More
Max Mosley, the president of the FIA, the governing body of international motor sport, yesterday escalated the war with the rebel Formula One teams by signaling his intent to move … Read More
The hottest news on the corporate front is that Chevrolet executives may be making a run at Ryan Newman and crew chief Matt Borland, according to NASCAR sources. Newman apparently … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, Is the announcement that Roger Penske is going to race in the ALMS rather than Grand-Am a break in the oval cartel? Penske going to … Read More
There are some interesting reports doing the rounds that DaimlerChrysler shareholders are being approached by private equity firms seeking to buy the company and break it up into different companies. … Read More
Martin Brundle, who manages David Coulthard, said he was surprised when Peter Sauber elected to hire Jacques Villeneuve, especially since he was told the team was looking at developing younger … Read More
NASCAR is having a lot of tire issues, and it seems like it's all over the board. Drivers are cutting down tires, blowing out sidewalls and tearing up the insides. … Read More
UPDATE #3 Virtually everywhere Ricky Craven goes, fans continually ask whether he'll be back in Nextel Cup racing soon. He already has turned down one marginal opportunity this season and … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' Jordan and Red Bull Racing will attend Friday's meeting with the FIA to discuss future rule changes, Autosport has learned, despite claims last … Read More
While AutoRacing1.com has been telling its readers that Champ Car will renew its contract with Monterrey, Mexico when it expires after this year's race, there have been reports by misinformed … Read More
UPDATE #2 Red Bull Racing has hinted that it could carry on with current engine supplier Cosworth beyond the end of this season. Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz said: “We … Read More
According to this week's Autosport Magazine, Ex-Ferrari designer Enrique Scalabroni wants to take his BCN Competición outfit into Formula 1 by 2008. Speaking at the GP2 official launch at Paul … Read More
Honda's RA005Eengine is believed to be the most powerful in F1, according to figures seen published in Autosport Magazine. Honda V10: 955bhpRenault’s RS25: 940bhpBMW: 938bhpFerrari: 935bhpToyota: 935bhp, Mercedes-Ilmor 920bhpCosworth: 915bhp … Read More
According to this week's Autosport Magazine, the French Signature team is eyeing a place on the 2006 GP2 grid, even though its plans for this year were ultimately frustrated. The … Read More
Former Hendrick Motorsports chassis director Eddie Dickerson will interview with Dale Earnhardt Inc. this week. DEI is starting an in-house chassis program, and Dickerson could use his magic to develop … Read More
The Midland F1 organization has not exactly been pouring money into Jordan Grand Prix in recent weeks and this has been rather confusing for observers who believed that the Russians … Read More
According to a report on Autosport-Atlas, The planned return of the Mexican Grand Prix to the Formula One calendar now looks certain to be postponed until 2007 following delays in … Read More
