Fernandez trying to lure Gigante and Jourdain
Rumor here in Mexico is that Adrian Fernandez has had talks with Gigante and Michel Jourdain Jr. for the last 6 months trying to get Jourdain to his team, promising … Read More
BAT wants to buy Forsythe and Pollock out
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, My understanding is that ALL of the outstanding shares not owned by BAT where pledged as collateral in 2001 (??) for the loans BAT … Read More
Breakaway series ‘certain to happen’
The Formula 1 manufacturer-led breakaway series will go ahead come what may and will become F1’s rival or its successor, according to sources. The four car manufacturers behind the GPWC … Read More
Imola may lose GP
(GMM — Nov.24) F1 might lose 'a couple' of European events to make way for Russian and Indian grands prix, Bernie Ecclestone suggested. Despite Imola's declaration of a 'verbal' new … Read More
Fogarty signs with Grand-Am team
UPDATE #3 Hearing that Fogarty has either signed or will be signing soon with the Flying Lizard team in ALMS. We also hear that he may be paired with Johannes … Read More
Jourdain Jr. out at RuSPORT?
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's RuSPORT announcement that Justin Wilson will join AJ Allmendinger at RuSPORT. We have updated our 2005 Champ Car Silly Season page. … Read More
Will Champ Car get F1 star?
With each passing day it appears there is no place for F1 star and former McLaren driver David Coulthard. It's not that he is slow, it's just that all the … Read More
Ganassi trying to steal Hunter-Reay from Champ Car
UPDATE #2 Our Ganassi Racing moles tell us the team will probably test four drivers to fill the third team entry. 11/12/04 AutoRacing1.com has learned through its Ganassi Racing moles … Read More
Cosworth’s future in F1 at risk
UPDATE A reader writes, I strongly disagree with your assessment that the Cosworth engines are underpowered. A lot of the time differences between the F1 teams has to do with … Read More
Tony Stewart to get F1 test
Former NASCAR and IRL champ and Indy 500 participant Tony Stewart craves the chance to test a Formula 1 car to find out if he is quick enough to make … Read More
RuSPORT picks up Tracy’s engineer
Word on the street is that RuSport has acquired Todd Malloy from Forsythe Racing. Malloy was PT's engineer. Rumor also has it that Patrick Carpentier's engineer may move over to … Read More
Jordan could run Lexus engines
Speculation has it that although Toyota will supply the Jordan team with engines in 2005, they might be badged Lexus instead of Toyota as a way to bolster the Lexus … Read More
Ferrari to ignore testing limit
UPDATE Ferrari announced that it has signed an agreement with the driver Marc Gené who will join Scuderia Ferrari as from today, for the 2005 race season, as a test … Read More
Possible street race eyed for India
The change of guard in Andhra Pradesh may have put the Formula 1 project in Hyderabad on the back burner, but the Federation of Motorsports Club of India has not … Read More
Gonzalez out at PKV Racing
UPDATE #2 Correction: We erroneously reported incorrect information with regard to NII Holdings. NII holdings owns the cellular franchise for Nextel in Mexico NOT Nextel in the states. Nextel USA … Read More
Possible trouble for San Jose race?
UPDATE In doing some investigation into why the taxpayers association objects to tax dollars being spent for the San Jose Champ Car race AutoRacing1.com has learned the following – They … Read More
Champ Car will not reinstate Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca was not on the 2005 Champ Car schedule and we never expected it to return despite some saying it would because reportedly last year's race only drew a … Read More
Jimmie Johnson team sandbagging
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Jimmie Johnson, disappointed with a provisional starting spot (39th) in Friday's time trials, bounced back in Saturday's opening practice, posting the second-fastest … Read More
Dave Richards could return with new team
David Richards has refused to rule out a return to F1 with a new team in 2006. Richards left his role as BAR team principal on Friday, more than a … Read More
Robby Gordon to switch to Ford
Robby Gordon is ramping up his own NASCAR Cup tour team for 2005. While Gordon has strong NASCAR ties with Chevrolet, Ford officials have reportedly made him a lavish sponsorship … Read More
NetZero to follow Burton from Haas
UPDATE Is NetZero getting out of racing altogether? Their racing website, www.netzeroracing.com, now forwards to their regular website. Hmm…… 09/20/04 Ward Burton, who learned his contract with the No. 0 … Read More
Papis looking for NASCAR gig
UPDATE From Miami we are getting reports that Max Papis is hoping to land a Busch Series ride with either Hendrick or PPI, with PPI being more likely. He has … Read More
Button might not want to leave BAR now
David Richards believes BAR stands a much greater chance of keeping Jenson Button after Honda bought into the team today. Button tried to use a loophole in the deal between … Read More