Button and manager to split
(GMM) Jenson Button may be trying to escape from the wing of manager John Byfield, according to speculation. The young driver's image took a hard knock when Byfield found a … Read More
Liuzzi to Ferrari/Sauber
UPDATE #3 This rumor is downgraded to 'speculation' today. (GMM) Ferrari may not have signed a contract with F3000 champion Vitantonio Liuzzi, a comment of technical director Ross Brawn indicated. … Read More
Will Liuzzi do Champ Car in 2005?
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'speculation' today based on reports Liuzzi did not sign with Ferrari. See other rumor. 10/05/04 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today based … Read More
Brit GP looking good, to lose July date?
UPDATE Sports minister Richard Caborn, who has been involved in talks behind the scenes to try and save the British Grand Prix, told The Press Association on Tuesday that he … Read More
Will Imola and/or Magny-Cours get the axe?
Turkey's F1 future is still not definite, as the FIA still has to approve the race. However, should they give it the thumbs up, Ecclestone either has to scrap two … Read More
Labonte to announce semi-retirement
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News item. 10/10/04 Hendrick Motorsports has a press conference scheduled with Terry Labonte for Tuesday morning, when Labonte supposedly … Read More
Gene possible Ferrari man
Marc Gene is poised to join Ferrari as its second test driver next season, after Williams made the decision not to retain his services beyond the end of this campaign, … Read More
Daytona testing could be moved to Talladega
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Despite erroneous media reports, Daytona International Speedway will be the site for NASCAR testing for the 2005 season as well as NASCAR … Read More
GP2 prospect to test
GP2 prospect Clivio Piccione is to test for Arden International at Snetterton next Monday. This would be part of the teams driver evaluation program for next seasons GP2 Championship. Clivio … Read More
Hyundai to buy Jaguar – insider
(GMM) Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is understood to have commissioned a partner to assess the benefits of buying Ford's careworn Formula One team, we can reveal. There is little doubt … Read More
Kanaan to test BAR?
Tony Kanaan revealed in a radio interview in Brazil he may have an F1 test lined up with BAR. The test would be arranged by Honda, who supplies engines for … Read More
Champ Car on verge of new TV deal
UPDATE #3 [Editor's Note: This report agrees with the rumors we have heard, with the race schedule being released while Champ Car is on the other side of the world … Read More
Barrichello could go to BAR
This Autosport article says, Although the paddock rumor mill makes BAR a pre-case favorite to win the Button contract case, another suggestion is that if Jenson does go to Williams, … Read More
Honda ‘may buy BAR’ – Tanaka
(GMM – Suzuka) Honda may buy F1 team BAR when tobacco advertising is banned after the 2006 season, the Japanese manufacturer's Shoichi Tanaka admitted. He told an interview that Honda … Read More
Midland also eyes Cosworth
Midland F1 boss Alex Shnaider has not ruled out a bid for engine supplier Cosworth. Shnaider announced on Friday that his Russian-backed Midland Group would be entering a team in … Read More
Toyota to enter V8 Supercars
Rumors in Australia suggest that Toyota is considering entering the V8 Supercar series – the NASCAR of Australia. “We think it's probably time to consider a third manufacturer joining the … Read More
2005 NASCAR schedule adjustments
The NASCAR Nextel Cup schedule is set for 2005, but according to some insiders, there's a push in the garage to qualify on Saturdays next season. A Friday practice session, … Read More
Are Americans behind Jaguar team bid?
Oakwell Associates has admitted that it has a serious intent to acquire Jaguar Racing and its sister company Cosworth Racing from the Ford Motor Company. Oakwell says it wants to … Read More
British GP could move to Donington
The British GP could move to Donington if Silverstone owners, the British Racing Drivers’ Club. cannot agree to terms with the group seeking to promote the race, Brand Synergy. Further … Read More
Japanese GP:Saturday cancelled
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact.' Typhoon 22 has been upgraded to Super Typhoon risk status and all Saturday action is cancelled at Suzuka. Race officials have confirmed … Read More
The Polish connection
Remember those rumors of a Champ Car race in Poland? Well apparently they may be on hold, but the dream lives. We now hear that Forsythe Racing is in talks … Read More
2005 F1 schedule
UPDATE We show June 12th for the tentative date for the USGP but a reader informed us that the IMS website has been showing Father's Day weekend (June 19) as … Read More
British firm behind new F1 team?
The plans for a new Formula 1 team to be started in 2006 may be coming from a British-registered company but it seems that Russian money is behind the plan. … Read More
Fernandez needs more money in IRL
Adrian Fernandez had an interview with El Norte and Reforma, the interview mainly talks about how Fernandez is getting more wins with less money, so he feels his team is … Read More