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
British GP set to be saved
The British Formula One Grand Prix looks set to be saved with government officials optimistic of a Friday announcement. Talks between Formula One chiefs and Silverstone's owners are understood to … Read More
NASCAR will run in rain in Mexico
The NASCAR Busch Series could race in the rain next year when the second-tier stock car category visits Mexico City in March. The cars will have to be prepared to … Read More
Briatore or Kalkhoven might buy Cosworth
The future of Cosworth Racing as an F1 engine supplier remains uncertain, despite optimism that it will be sold as a going concern. Insiders say a number of bidders have … Read More
F1 loses Johnnie Walker
This week's Autosport Magazine reports that drinks company Diagio has re-thought its plan to enter F1 with its Johnnie Walker brand. Diagio had been close to deals with BAR and … Read More
Can you say Sir Bernie?
According to the Daily Telegraph's 'Spy' column, Bernie Ecclestone is thought to be on the list of sporting honors (to knight Bernie Sir Bernie) to be presented for Prime Minister … Read More