Oz GP could lose sponsor
The Australian grand prix at Melbourne looks likely to lose some key sponsorship for 2006. A senior executive has been convicted of drink-driving — but the Australian GP corporation didn't … Read More
Overheard at Sebring 4
UPDATE We are upgrading this rumor to 'fact' today. The colors of both Rocketsports cars are as rumored:Hunter-Reay's Car Timo Glock's Car 03/24/05 AutoRacing1.com has learned that today will be … Read More
Alex Zanardi Documentary
We are hearing that the Alex Zanardi documentary is almost finished and the Producer/Director just finished an interview with Jimmy Vasser. We hear the show will be a landmark of … Read More
Since Forever
We are hearing that a big documentary by Traveling Light Media about the history of Champ Car will be announced soon. One of the new commercials they've done is called … Read More
Coyne hints at other driver
This week's Autosport Magazine reports -Team-owner Dale Coyne said: “Expect to be surprised. I don’t think it’s any secret that Michael Valiante would be an appealing choice. We tested him … Read More
Nine teams might blow off Max again
The nine F1 teams that blew off Max Mosley's last meeting could miss a second successive meeting with FIA President Max Mosley later this month. "The meeting with Mosley I … Read More
Gil de Ferran to run BAR Honda team
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. 04/05/05 Last Sunday, Gil de Ferran called the Indy Racing League event as color analyst for ESPN. In a few … Read More
NASCAR to bid season finale
UPDATE Darlington Raceway president Chris Browning got a call Tuesday that sent him scrambling: Was International Speedway Corp. contemplating a sale of the old country track to its rival? So … Read More
ISC still trying to get $$ from CART
From ISC's last quarterly report – The Company recently reached settlement with the CART Liquidation Trust ("the Trust") that allows a claim in ISC's favor of $2.0 million in the … Read More
St. Pete attendance artifically manufactured
Based on the percentage of fans in these photos from St. Pete wearing Marlboro hats, it is clear that up to 50% or more of the attendance for the IRL … Read More
Liuzzi to get Imola ride?
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact' based on today's announcement. 04/05/05 Christian Klien or Vitantonio Liuzzi? — Red Bull will decide today. The former, an Austrian, impressed in the first … Read More
Dale Coyne’s drivers
It looks like we won't know who Dale Coyne's two drivers will be until Friday morning in Long Beach as things are coming together very late for the team. We … Read More
The significance of St. Pete
A reader writes, I live here in St. Petersburg, and have yet to encounter anyone – either in person or in print who actually PAID for a ticket. So many … Read More
Bremer may get 2nd HVM seat
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' based on today's announcement that Bremer has the 2nd seat. 04/03/05 Verstappen can't take the third seat at Sauber, he does not … Read More
HVM to announce drivers today
UPDATE Ronnie Bremer and Bjorn Wirdheim will be officially announced as the two drivers for HVM in about an hour. 04/04/05 Look for the HVM team to announce their 2005 … Read More
Eury Jr. to leave DEI
Crew chief Tony Eury Jr., the key car chief in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s title runs the past two years, is reported to be one of hottest items in the garage, … Read More
Engine of future slated for 2008
Chevrolet engineers are expected to have their first version of NASCAR's proposed "engine of the future" ready for dyno testing by Christmas, according to Detroit sources. And Ford's Robert Yates … Read More
Marco Andretti to Indy in ’07
Prior to Sunday, Andretti was only scheduled to compete in one more Pro Series race this season — the one at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in June in conjunction with the … Read More
Lavin loses sponsor
Hearing that Rodolfo Lavin may have lost his Corona sponsorship. We hear they wanted to cut their sponsorship by 60% for Lavin to stay with Forsythe, but Forsythe said no, … Read More
‘Go9’ may snub FIA meeting
For a second time, the so-called 'group of nine' might snub an upcoming FIA meeting. McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said the April 15 summit would either be attended by 'all … Read More
Kiesa on pole for Sauber seat
Denmark's Nicolas Kiesa is winning the race to become Sauber's 'Friday' driver, Peter Sauber admitted. The Swiss said Kiesa, the former Minardi racer, moved into the lead following Timo Glock's … Read More
Wurz to get Imola gong
Alex Wurz will test the current MP4-20 McLaren twice prior to Imola, indicating that he – not Pedro de la Rosa – would replace a still-injured Juan Pablo Montoya. The … Read More
F1 to get twelfth team?
F1 could be set to get a twelfth grand prix team. With Midland and Red Bull now up and running, an all-new entrant – Team Dubai F1 – is still … Read More