F1 News: Newey has ‘no big ideas’ to fix Aston Martin yet – Alonso
(GMM) Adrian Newey has no “big ideas” about how to add pace to Aston Martin’s slow Formula 1 car says #14 driver Fernando Alonso. That’s the admission of Fernando Alonso, … Read More
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Formula 1 News: Norris ‘not ready’ for F1 title ‘pressure’ – media
(GMM) Formula 1’s international media is already questioning whether Lando Norris is ready to become world champion. The 2024 runner-up emerged from the winter determined to learn from his battle … Read More
F1 News: Amid ‘ridiculous rule’, Sainz Jr. becomes GPDA director
(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. has become a new director of the Formula 1 drivers’ union – the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA). The appointment comes at an important moment for … Read More
F1 News: Rosberg beating Hamilton in 2016 created long fued
(GMM) Nico Rosberg says his past “feud” with Lewis Hamilton is now basically all in the past. When teammates between 2013 and 2016 amid Mercedes’ 100 extra HP domination of … Read More
Formula 1 News: 99 percent of Ferrari’s 2025 car is new – Vasseur
(GMM) Frederic Vasseur says Ferrari’s Formula 1 car for the 2025 season will be “completely new”. It’s a surprising statement, given the Maranello based team’s end-of-season competitiveness and the fact … Read More
F1 News: No ‘feelings’ amid Doohan-Colapinto rumors – Briatore
(GMM) Flavio Briatore has dropped a worrying hint about Jack Doohan’s immediate future in Formula 1. On the face of it, it’s smooth sailing for the son of MotoGP legend … Read More
Formula 1 News: Zak Brown plays down perceived Verstappen feud0904
(GMM) Zak Brown has moved to play down any perceived tension between him and quadruple world champion Max Verstappen. Brown, the McLaren CEO, approached the Red Bull driver during a … Read More
F1 News: Las Vegas GP is ‘not that great’ says old-fogy Marko
(GMM) Old-fogy Dr Helmut Marko, who hates all the glitz and glamour the race has to offer, says the Las Vegas GP is “not that great”. If Max Verstappen can … Read More
IndyCar News: IndyCar racing dead in Cleveland for good (Update)
Discussions on the future of Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport have reignited following the release of two recent studies that suggest closing the airport could be economically beneficial for the city. … Read More
Formula 1 News: Will Red Bull cancel Perez contract after Spa?
(GMM) Sergio Perez’s new contract will be “no use” to the Mexican if he cannot immediately up his game and start to score points. It is now clear that another … Read More
Formula 1 News: Verstappen rules out leaving Red Bull
As we wrote recently, take any reports of Verstappen, Newey or Horner leaving Red Bull with a grain of salt. Verstappen confirmed he is not leaving. –Mark Cipolloni– Or, as … Read More
Formula 1 Rumor: Fake Horner sack rumors won’t go away
Just as the Red Bull power struggle looked set to switch from boil to simmer, fake rumors are being used to turn the heat back on Christian Horner yet again. … Read More
Rumor: Dodge to return to NASCAR (3rd Update)
A recent report by SportsBusiness Journal stated that Dodge’s talks about returning to NASCAR had stalled. That keeps the Cup Series at three manufacturers: Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. David Wilson, president of … Read More
F1: Reasons Why Young People are Hooked on Formula 1
Formula 1 is a major sport, but in the past, it had a fairly limited audience, especially in the USA. This has changed recently for various reasons. In 2021, a … Read More
Rumor: Hulkenberg linked with IndyCar switch (No!) (4th Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Nico Hulkenberg will NOT be coming to IndyCar. In a post on Twitter on Thursday, Hulkenberg announced that he would not be moving … Read More
Boston GP continues to give IndyCar a black eye (Update)
The former chief financial officer of the failed IndyCar Boston Grand Prix pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Boston in connection to schemes to defraud equipment and small business … Read More
What really happened to Mario Rossi? (Update)
This continuing multi-part series of podcasts takes us through excellent investigative reporting into the disappearance of famous NASCAR engine builder and crew chief, Mario Rossi. If you like Mystery Stories/Movies … Read More
Dyson Breaks Trans Am Track Record in Sonoma Qualifying
The fast turns and steep elevation changes at Sonoma Raceway made for an interesting qualifying session for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli West Coast Championship drivers on Saturday … Read More
Rumor: Plans for F1 race in Miami back on track (6th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement by F1 that Miami will be added to the 2022 F1 calendar. This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. On Wednesday … Read More
Ferrari to sack Binotto? (3rd Update)
(GMM) A Ferrari driver has hit reverse gear after suggesting F1 team boss Mattia Binotto may be on the cusp of losing his top job. Josef Kral, a 30-year-old Czech … Read More
Rumor: Red Bull eyes Perez for 2021 (10th Update)
(GMM) A 2021 Red Bull contract for Sergio Perez could be announced “next week”. That is the news from Niki Juusela, a respected correspondent for the Finnish broadcaster C More. … Read More
Rumor: Alfa Romeo to announce Giovinazzi (Not Schumacher) & Raikkonen for 2021 race seats (11th Update)
AutoRacing1.com can now confirm through our inside sources in Europe that both Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi (not Mick Schumacher) will be back with Alfa Romeo for 2021. According to … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar race in Nashville eyed (5th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. A press conference has been scheduled for Wednesday at noon ET at The Bridge Building on 2 Victory Avenue near Nissan Stadium. In … Read More
Rumor: Raikkonen to quit F1? Alfa Romeo wants to keep him (3rd Update)
(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen is Alfa Romeo’s first choice for 2021. Like all Ferrari-powered teams, the Hinwil-based team is struggling this year but that is not stopping speculation about the driver … Read More
‘Sources’ say Daimler happy with Wolff (2nd Update)
(GMM) Toto Wolff looks set to remain at Mercedes beyond 2020. The team boss has made clear that he has been discussing his contract renewal over the past weeks with … Read More