Sainz Jr. set to stay at Renault
With very few changes to the F1 grid in 2019, Sainz Jr. had no where to go (GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. looks set to stay at Renault next year. The … Read More
Category: Rumors
Developer eyes 100,000-Seat Race Track in NJ
The liberal tree huggers in NJ (a hardcore blue state) will certainly kill this project like they kill all projects. Tree hugger quote: "This billionaire's insane and destructive proposal is … Read More
F1 calendar to expand to 23 races
Otmar Szafnauer Joe Saward tweeted that Force India's Otmar Szafnauer says that the Strategy Group yesterday agreed to expand the F1 calendar by 10 percent, thus 23 races a year. … Read More
Boullier next to get McLaren ax (Update)
Eric Boullier UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement by McLaren. If McLaren doesn't improve soon Zak Brown will be next to go. 05/15/18 Rumors doing the … Read More
FCA buying Hyundai?
Responding to a report from Asia Times suggesting that a buyout bid is imminent, Hyundai Corporate and Marketing public relations manager Michael Stewart told CNET indicated the reports are unsubstantiated. … Read More
Cosworth to build F1 engine for Aston Martin? (9th Update)
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today after Aston Martin said it's plans to build an F1 engine are not going to materialize. CEO … Read More
NASCAR mid-week races under consideration
Denny Hamlin. How far will fans travel for a midweek race if they have to work the day before and after? In this week's edition of the Dale Jr. Download, … Read More
Carlin to take Colton Herta to Macau?
Macau action Colton Herta has been on an absolute tear in the Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires. The Californian won four races in a row, the first to do … Read More
Raikkonen to replace Alonso at McLaren?
Kimi Raikkonen (GMM) McLaren has sidestepped reports that Kimi Raikkonen might be in the team's sights for 2019. It is already rumored that Daniel Ricciardo is being lined up as … Read More
Andretti Autosport eyes F1 entry in 2021 (3rd Update)
Will Michael Andretti put a deal together? UPDATE Joe Saward writes – "There continues to speculation about the future of Force India, as a result of the legal problems of … Read More
France Family to sell NASCAR (3rd Update)
Will the tracks go too? ISC is a public company so the shareholders would all have to be bought out UPDATE As speculation continues on this rumor some sources say … Read More
Hamilton To Sign $53M-A-Year Deal With Mercedes F1
Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton agreed to a £40M ($52.9M)-a-year Mercedes Formula 1 contract to "gild his status as Britain's highest-earning sportsman," according to Jonathan McEvoy of the London DAILY MAIL. … Read More
Newey now denying Renault switch rumors (Update)
Adrian Newey won't leave Red Bull for Renault UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. (GMM) Adrian Newey has scoffed at rumors that suggest he could switch to Renault. … Read More
Harding Racing to run 2 cars in 2019
Gabby Chaves in the Harding Racing Chevy They have stated it previously and Harding Racing still looks to expand to a 2-car team in 2019. They hope to run a … Read More
Mercedes’ Ricciardo contract bombshell
Daniel Ricciardo could replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes MERCEDES boss Toto Wolff says his team is open to making a play for Red Bull star Daniel Ricciardo at the end … Read More
McLaren F1 team face employee revolt (3rd Update)
Eric Boullier under fire and called clueless UPDATE Things got slightly heated during today's press conference when Jonathan McEvoy, the journalist behind the recent stories in the Daily Mail about … Read More
F1 Silly Season analysis
Alonso back to Renault with Adrian Newey? Leclerc to Ferrari makes sense both in that he will back up Vettel, as Kimi is doing, albeit at a much cheaper rate … Read More
This be IndyCar’s last year in Phoenix (4th Update)
When you can shoot a cannon into the grandstands and not hit anyone, it's a sign it's time to move on. The market cannot support two Cup races plus an … Read More
Detroit GP is illegal (2nd Update)
Detroit GP UPDATE The Detroit Metro Times and Tom Perkins are at it again, finding a way to criticize the Detroit GP – Once again Detroit GP tore up Belle … Read More
Red Bull to also switch from Renault to Honda (8th Update)
Marko and Mateschitz eye switch to Honda power – announcement Tuesday? UPDATE (GMM) Red Bull has decided to switch from Renault to Honda power for 2019 and this rumor is … Read More
MotoGP to race in Brazil in 2021
Tentative agreement reached Dorna Sports has signed a “preliminary agreement" with Rio Motorsports that could see the series return to Brazil for the first time since 2004 in 2021. Grand … Read More
IndyCar schedule – Mexico City (12th Update)
Stick a fork in the Mexico City race, it's done for 2019 and we doubt it will happen in ever. UPDATE As we predicted, IndyCar is not going to any … Read More
Liberty Media gives loan to Force India (Update)
Otmar Szafnauer UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Speaking to Reuters, Force India's chief operating office, Otmar Szafnauer not only denies that, contrary to media reports, Liberty Media … Read More
Mike Tirico to host NBC’s coverage of Indy 500
NBC had to choose former ABC/ESPN announcer Mike Tirico Mike Tirico will host NBC’s coverage of the 103rd Indianapolis 500. IndyStar learned the well-known NBC personality, who recently hosted the … Read More