Two more sign ‘new Concorde’
(GMMF1.NET) Two more teams have joined Ferrari in vowing to sign a 2008-2012 'Concorde Agreement.' That's the claim of F1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone, 74. ''I can't say who,'' he told … Read More
Stoddart may quit F1
(GMMF1.NET) A political cease fire prevailed at Albert Park on Sunday, in the wake of a weekend of argument and intrigue featuring Paul Stoddart, Ferrari, and the FIA. Australian GP … Read More
Ecclestone in trouble
F1 politics aside, Bernie Ecclestone is in a spot of trouble. Records at UK Companies House show that Formula One Administration have not yet filed their mandatory accounts. A small … Read More
Champ Car signs marketing deal
According to AutoRacing1.com sources, Champ Car has inked a strategic marketing deal with MediaWide Marketing as its contracted communications and event promotions agency for new and alternative markets such as … Read More
Champ Car TV rumors
Rumors making the rounds in the Champ Car paddock are worrisome. For 2005 Champ Car got rid of Betelgeuse Productions (who owe money to half of the dedicated TV crew), … Read More
Lyons tabbed as future F1 great
UPDATE A young Ulsterman is poised to fill the void left by Eddie Irvine's retirement from Formula One. That's the opinion of the voice of Grand Prix racing Maurice Hamilton … Read More
More on NASCAR eyeing Canada
The popular stock car series is definitely interested in expanding north of the border, Robbie Weiss, managing director of NASCAR International, said Friday. "It's a matter of time before we … Read More
Vasselon back to F1?
(GMMF1.NET) Michelin's Pascal Vasselon may be considering a new role in F1 pitlane, according to speculation. The Frenchman, moved from the tyre marque's F1 project to the 4×4 line in … Read More
BAR to become Honda?
BAR denied it may be heading for a name change. Despite Japanese carmaker Honda's increasing involvement in the UK-based team, CEO Nick Fry said there is no 'intention' to drop … Read More
EJ to win new F1 job
Eddie Jordan may return to the F1 paddock before long — as a deputy for F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. The former team owner told Autosport that the idea would be … Read More
Ferrari to ‘give in’?
Ferrari are leaning towards letting Minardi contest their home grand prix in Melbourne, Paul Stoddart said. The Australian team owner emerged from a new meeting with Jean Todt and said … Read More
IRL to get paid millions in XM Radio deal
UPDATE #3 Another writes, I find it VERY hard to believe that very many people would listen to an IRL race over XM radio. Not that many watch it on … Read More
Champ Car Canadian TV deal close
UPDATE See Hot News page for F1 TV news article making that part of this rumor 'fact.' 02/27/05 For Champ Car fans out there, this is the scoop: TSN is … Read More
Jeff Bucknum to drive for Dreyer and Reinbold
The late Ronnie Bucknum will forever be linked with Honda's motorsports family since he drove the company's first Formula One car in 1964 and then drove the last Honda chassis/engine … Read More
IRL dead count
UPDATE #2 Kenny Brack won’t be making his comeback at the Brickyard with Morris Nunn’s team this year. “We were working on a sponsor to run together but it’s not … Read More
Rocketsports to run 3rd car for Glock
UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to speculation, and it would not surprise us one bit if Glock is the latest in a long line of Europeans to "use" Champ … Read More
Walker Racing to shut doors
Walker Racing will close its doors unless adequate funding for the 2005 Champ Car World Series can be found, according to its owner. Derrick Walker, who founded his own team … Read More
Ferrari says no, Minardi to miss Oz GP
UPDATE Minardi has been told its cars will pass scrutineering and Australian owner Paul Stoddart is "99 per cent sure" the team will race in Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix … Read More
Gordon to skip Indy 500
Robby Gordon will not enter this year's Indianapolis 500 unless he's driving somebody else's race cars. Gordon, who has competed in the 500 ten times says his commitment is to … Read More
NASCAR looks to reduce engine size
Rumor has it that NASCAR's next engine will be reduced in displacement from its current 358 cubic inches to 325 cubic inches in an effort to reduce HP and speeds. … Read More
F1 set for tire ‘furor’?
F1 could find itself in another '03-like tire controversy this year, Ferrari supplier Bridgestone has warned. Motor sport manager Hirohide Hamashima told Autosport that the new long life regulation risks … Read More
Red Bull to snub GPWC?
An energy drink magnate may prove a spanner in the GPWC group's 'breakaway' works. Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire and owner of Red Bull Racing, hinted that he will be … Read More
Klien may lose F1 seat
Christian Klien may be relocated to the F1 bench after April's Bahrain grand prix. Team owner Dietrich Mateschitz, set to fly in to Melbourne on Thursday, said he would 'rethink' … Read More
Melbourne could lose GP
With all of the political infighting occurring within Formula One it's been revealed that Melbourne has a very good chance of losing the Australian Grand Prix. Should the series be … Read More