Ranger eyes step up to PanAm series
[Editor's Note: With Ranger as of yet not able to land a ride in Champ Car because the teams want more money than he currently has, look for him to … Read More
Dominguez not going anywhere
UPDATE #2 [Editors Note: We are close to bumping this rumor up to 'fact' as there are simply too many reports that are saying the same thing AutoRacing1.com reported last … Read More
F1 to lose 90% of downforce in ’08
Speaking to journalists in London, FIA president Max Mosley has stated that he wants Formula 1 to be drastically different in 2008 with 90% reductions in downforce and an increase … Read More
Lasoski to try NASCAR
World of Outlaws star Danny "the Dude" Lasoski told MRN Radio's Sirius Speedway host Dave Moody he would like to have a shot at NASCAR. "I love World of Outlaws … Read More
Nextel Cup name may stay
The merger of Nextel and Sprint will produce a company called Sprint-Nextel, but that doesn't necessarily mean the name of the Nextel Cup series will change. "No decision on that … Read More
Monterrey race woes
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. See Hot News page. 02/04/05 We are hearing again that the Monterrey race will move to Sunday and it … Read More
Wallace having seconds thoughts?
Rusty Wallace is busy preparing for his "Last Call," but the St. Louis native might be willing to keep the bar open a little longer. Wallace said Thursday he is … Read More
Trouble at Spa
(GMMF1.NET) All is not well, again, in the world of Spa-Francorchamps' Belgian grand prix. An argument about money, according to a whisper, threatens to disrupt running of September's race in … Read More
F1 calendar to expand to over 20 races
(GMMF1.NET) Bernie Ecclestone will not be satisfied until there are more than twenty grands prix on the F1 calendar. The 74-year-old supremo said 2005's unprecedented scheduled of 19 events 'is … Read More
Stoddart for FIA president
(GMMF1.NET) Incumbent Max Mosley may not go unchallenged at the upcoming FIA presidential election. 'F1 Racing' magazine reported that many non-Ferrari teams are gravely concerned about apparent prejudice and the … Read More
Red Bull to run blank livery
(GMMF1.NET) Red Bull will race a nearly blank F1 livery throughout the '05 season. At the Jerez test, David Coulthard & co. are at the wheel of a revised, darker … Read More
Another F1 team in takeover talks
Formula One could see another independent team change ownership after the recent takeovers of Jordan and Jaguar, FIA president Max Mosley hinted on Thursday. "I think there are negotiations going … Read More
Bernie’s offer to teams the same
There are reports today that Bernie Ecclestone has upped his offer to the Formula 1 teams to as much as 50% of the total income of Formula 1 from 2008 … Read More
Baumgartner eyes Minardi and Champ Car
UPDATE #2 Nicolas Kiesa was due to be confirmed as a Minardi driver this week but nothing has been heard about the Danish driver and thus it is now understood … Read More
Road courses wearing on Hornish
UPDATE Sam Hornish Jr. participated in Wednesday’s test sessions wearing a brace on his right hand, the result of a tendonitis in his thumb. “It doesn’t hurt anymore," Hornish said. … Read More
Berger set for F1 return
(GMMF1.NET) Former GP winner Gerhard Berger might soon be ready to return to the F1 paddock. The 45-year-old, who left a role as joint BMW motor sport director in September … Read More
Sepang to open ’06 season
(GMMF1.NET) Australia is likely to shake-up next year's F1 calendar. Melbourne's 'Grand Prix Corporation' chairman Ron Walker said he'd shortly travel to London to meet with Bernie Ecclestone and request … Read More
Fernandez might drive Busch car
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Adrian Fernandez will run for Hendrick Motorsports in the Busch Series race in Mexico City, and only for this race. His … Read More
Figge to do Champ Car too
Besides his deal with Pacific Coast to drive a Corvette in ALMS, our sources tell us that Alex Figge may also drive a Champ Car in races that do not … Read More
Will the Superfund Series ever materialize?
UPDATE A reader writes, It sounds to me like OWRS should be talking to the Superfund people to form The Superfund Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford. They seem … Read More
BMW says no to Red Bull
This Grandprix.com article says (excerpts), The word on the street in Munich is that the management of BMW Motorsport has already told Red Bull Racing that it will not be … Read More
Germans eye ALMS,LMES
UPDATE We are upgrading this rumor to 'fact' today. Motorsport News reports today that Porsche will enter a works LMP2 car at Petit LeMans this year and also make a … Read More
A1 GP to add Mexico race
Word in Mexico is that the A1 Grand Prix series will run somewhere in Mexico next year, February 16th to be precise. The track wasn't revealed yet, but they are … Read More
Tony George to start IPS team too
Rumor has it that Tony George will not only start an IndyCar team just for his stepson Ed Carpenter (no one else will run him), but he will also announce … Read More
Champ Car to eliminate Pit Windows
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Regarding pit windows, wouldn’t tire warmers greatly reduce the strategic need for stretching fuel mileage and staying out longer than one’s competitors? I agree … Read More