NASCAR stakeholders interested in Carolina Panthers ownership (6th Update)
With no NFL team, what will Bruton and Marcus Smith do if NASCAR and its tracks are all sold? UPDATE Steelers investor David Tepper today is "expected to sign the … Read More
Category: Rumors
Romancini to replace Fittipaldi in Indy 500 (Update)
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' with today's news that Dale Coyne has decided on Zach de Mello to replace Fittipaldi. Mario Romancini – 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of … Read More
GM May Also Exit the American Car Market
SUV and Van sales General Motors Co. may follow Ford and Chrysler and abandon the American passenger-car market in favor of all SUVs, according to Morgan Stanley. The maker of … Read More
Wehrlein to Toro Rosso?
Pascal Wehrlein (GMM) Pascal Wehrlein is linked with a return to formula one. After losing his Sauber seat, the Mercedes junior returned to the German touring car series DTM for … Read More
You will soon be able to bet on NASCAR and IndyCar races (Update)
Miles thinks it will increase interest in IndyCar UPDATE NASCAR said “We are aware of the Supreme Court’s decision on PASPA and will continue to monitor what the ruling will … Read More
Will FIA move to ban Ferrari mirrors
Ferrari mirrors UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The FIA has told Ferrari to change how the mirrors are fixed to the Halo or don't come back with … Read More
McLaren eyeing producing LMP1 car
Brown says McLaren is eyeing WEC car McLaren executive director Zak Brown says the FIA and ACO’s proposed set of new prototype regulations is “compelling" to the British manufacturer, as … Read More
What if no one wants to buy NASCAR? (Update)
Chase Carey UPDATE It looks like Liberty Media has zero interest in buying NASCAR based on comments of Liberty executives on a quarterly conference call with Wall Street analysts Wednesday. … Read More
McLaren ‘B’ car to have radical nose (Update)
McLaren nose UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today with the new nose now revealed. 05/09/18 (GMM) The centerpiece of McLaren's 'B' car for Barcelona and beyond is a … Read More
Miami to host F1 race October 2019 (4th Update)
Proposed Miami circuit UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Plans for an inaugural Formula 1 race in Miami have been approved after the city’s commission voted in favor … Read More
Williams fires its Chief Engineer
Ed Wood Reports in the Barcelona paddock claim that Williams chief designer Ed Wood has left the Grove outfit. Wood joined Williams from Prodrive in 2006, where he had also … Read More
Did NASCAR buy ARCA to shut it down?
NASCAR bought the ARTGO Series and later shut it down. Is ARCA next? It has been several weeks since it was announced NASCAR has purchased the ARCA Racing Series, with … Read More
2019 F1 Silly Season to be a dud
Valtteri Bottas will keep his seat, as will Raikkonen and Ricciardo Despite all the rumors to the contrary, we here at AR1.com expect the 2019 F1 Silly Season to be … Read More
Ricciardo to Mercedes, Hamilton to Red Bull (3rd Update)
Wolff dismisses speculation. We still say that the holdup with Hamilton signing, say, a new 3-year deal, is whether Aldo Costa will too. UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to … Read More
Lorenzo signs for Suzuki?
Lorenzo Sources in the MotoGP paddock believe that Ducati rider Jorge Lorenzo has told the Italian firm that he won’t remain with them for the 2019 MotoGP season, opening the … Read More
Ford may be forced to race its SUVs in NASCAR (Update)
Ford is deep-sixing cars like the Taurus it races in NASCAR. How long before NASCAR has to switch to racing Ford Explorers? UPDATE Ford last week announced drastic plans to … Read More
Outback’s sponsorship of Stewart-Haas may end next year
Kevin Harvick Adam Stern of Sports Business Daily says Outback may not renew its contract with Stewart Haas Racing after 2018. He says they have quietly moved from being primary … Read More
Ricciardo signs Ferrari contract? (6th Update)
Ricciardo calls rumors a lie UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. “I have only had talks with Red Bull – since last year we have been open with … Read More
Jani eyes possible switch to IndyCars
Neel Jani in 2007 in Champ Car. Ready to try a real race car again Former Champ Car driver and current Porsche factory ace Neel Jani says he would welcome … Read More
Kenseth returning to Roush Fenway (Update)
Matt Kenseth UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Who said you can’t go home? NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth will return to the organization where he began his storied … Read More
Mustang Hybrid Rumored To Have Around 400 HP
Ford Mustang Ford has already said the upcoming Mustang Hybrid will be “all about delivering V8-like performance with more low-end torque" and now we’re starting to learn how much power … Read More
FIA looks into legality of 2018 Ferrari
Is Ferrari under scrutiny? (GMM) Just as it surges to the front in formula one, the legality of Ferrari's 2018 car is coming under scrutiny. Marca newspaper in Spain says … Read More
IndyCar to move up Barber start time due to weather (2nd Update)
The rain was heavy at Barber in 2012 – Scott Dixon UPDATE The revised schedule for today has been officially announced now. 10:45 am (previously 12:00 pm) – INDY LIGHTS … Read More
NASCAR considering composite bodies for Cup
Composite 'spec' bodies for the Cup Series will cut down on cheating Following a successful rollout of flange-fit bodies in the Xfinity Series, NASCAR is considering a similar path for … Read More
Chevy to challenge Ford in Supercars
Camaro Supercar concept Tickford boss Rod Nash expects Ford’s move to put the Mustang on the Supercars grid will trigger an entry from its long-time rival, the Chevrolet Camaro. The … Read More