An Inside Look at Motorsports
The new-for-2005 Italian Formula 3000 series looks set to include a British round at an as-yet unnamed venue. Team boss Paolo Coloni, son of championship coordinator Enzo, said that the … Read More
In this week's Automotive News, Mark Rechtin quoted from an interview with Jim Aust, president of Toyota Racing Development, that Toyota has put its plans on hold for NEXTEL Cup … Read More
David Coulthard admitted that a testing role with the Ferrari or Renault teams is possible next season with a view to returning to racing “at the earliest opportunity." Coulthard told … Read More
We are hearing that the Herdez (now HVM Racing) team has lined up new sponsors for next year to replace Herdez and "everything is looking good" according to our sources … Read More
British F3 runner up Adam Carroll visited the Champ Car paddock at Mexico City recently and hopes to test a car soon. He said: “Champ Car is going to get … Read More
Williams F1 team boss Sir Frank Williams has told Eurosport.com in an exclusive interview that current test driver Antonio Pizzonia is the 'most likely occupant' for the seat alongside Mark … Read More
Midland Formula One have reportedly approached Ferrari about supplying the new team with engines when they make their debut in 2006. "It would be good to have a Ferrari engine … Read More
Japanese car giant Honda is set to become a Formula One team owner with BAR, BBC Sport has learned. Honda has supplied engines to BAR for four years but wants … Read More
Ford Motor Co. is dismissing as speculation British newspaper reports that company president Nick Scheele, 60, will retire before the year is out. The Sunday Times of London cited industry … Read More
Robby Gordon will part ways with Richard Childress Racing at the end of this season and will become partners with Ultra Motorsports owner Jim Smith and form the No. 7 … Read More
This IndyRacing.com article indicates that Brazilian Felipe Giaffone will drive for the Dreyer and Reinbold again in 2005, but with what engines? Will they be a Chevy team again, or … Read More
Dietrich Mateschitz's newest foray into Formula One team ownership may revive the beleaguered Austrian grand prix. It should be remembered that – as well as the team formerly known as … Read More
Rumor has it that 3-time Indy 500 winner Johnny Rutherford's 30 year old son may race in the IPS in 2005. He is a race driving instructor, but a bit … Read More
This Grandprix.com article says, The idea of an all-Dutch team at Minardi is nothing new. It has been floating around since the summer – but that does not mean it … Read More
AutoRacing1.com spotted at the posh Indian Cinnamon Club restaurant in the Westminster section of London Monday night the new owner of Cosworth, Kevin Kalkhoven (along with Gerald Forsythe), dining with … Read More
Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz says he may bring in ex-BMW motorsport boss Gerhard Berger to help his new team make its debut next season. Tony Purnell, team boss for … Read More
UPDATE To explain what Kalkhoven meant below when he said "I'm good at dodging bullets, especially when they are not well aimed," he was referring to the fact that Tony … Read More
UPDATE A new post-qualifying procedure designed to save money and significantly alter racing weekends will begin next season in NASCAR. Car owner Jack Roush said he and his crew chiefs … Read More
Ford's sponsorship of the Champ Car World Series ends after 2004. AutoRacing1.com asked Ford's Richard Parry-Jones in London today if there would be an announcement soon that would see Ford … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See feature article by Mark Cipolloni. 11/12/04 (GMM — Nov.12) The sale of Formula One engine supplier Cosworth Racing will be revealed … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See feature article. 11/13/04 AutoRacing1.com has learned that the deal to buy Cosworth will include Gerald Forsythe. Forsythe had a relationship with … Read More
