Jordan to carry Toyota branding
Based on the Toyota decal that the new Jordan is now sporting, word is that in exchange for giving the team "low-cost" engines Toyota will get their name on the … Read More
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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
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
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
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
(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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mexican newspaper Reforma is reporting that Michel Jourdain will start the 2005 season in Daytona. Apparently OCESA, PPC Racing, and his sponsor asked NASCAR to allow him to run in … Read More
UPDATE #6 CORRECTION Glock's time as recorded by Cosworth was 51.75 sec on 50-mile old tires in cold weather. Like we said, he created quite a stir. 02/06/05 We heard … Read More
Rumblings in the garage have Toyota testing the Busch Series waters next season before jumping to Cup in 2007, the first year all teams could be running NASCAR's new engines. … Read More
After Cristiano da Matta was released early by the Toyota F1 team he stated that the 2004 Toyota TF104 was a step backward from the previous TF103, that the car, … Read More
The cost for ISC to build a 3/4-mile 80,000 seat race track in Staten Island, NY is estimated to be $600 million, making it the most expensive race track in … Read More
There are stories circulating at the moment that Peter Sauber might sell his team. No-one seems to have noticed the fact that Peter Sauber actually does not own the team, … Read More
According to reports in Autosport, the new BAR007 may is suffering from aerodynamic issues and engine problems, despite setting some decent times in testing last week. “The car is lacking … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1, You mention today the three amigos will be in Sebring, and speculate if a meeting with the Frances might be a reason for all of … Read More
Word out of Mexico is that HVM will be announcing their sponsors in the coming days. They are all Mexican and the condition to sign them was to have Mario … Read More