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Formula 1 News: Verstappen rules out leaving Red Bull

Autoracing1 — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:52:07 +0000

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

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Formula 1 Rumor: Fake Horner sack rumors won’t go away

Autoracing1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:07:14 +0000

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

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Rumor: Dodge to return to NASCAR (3rd Update)

Autoracing1 — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:18:30 +0000

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

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F1: Reasons Why Young People are Hooked on Formula 1

Autoracing1 — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:44:24 +0000

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

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Rumor: Hulkenberg linked with IndyCar switch (No!) (4th Update)

Autoracing1 — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:23:57 +0000

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

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Boston GP continues to give IndyCar a black eye (Update)

Autoracing1 — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:57:55 +0000

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

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What really happened to Mario Rossi? (Update)

Autoracing1 — Thu, 13 May 2021 15:58:15 +0000

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

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Dyson Breaks Trans Am Track Record in Sonoma Qualifying

Autoracing1 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:33:29 +0000

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

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Rumor: Plans for F1 race in Miami back on track (6th Update)

Autoracing1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:41:16 +0000

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

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Ferrari to sack Binotto? (3rd Update)

Autoracing1 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:51:59 +0000

(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

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Rumor: Red Bull eyes Perez for 2021 (10th Update)

Autoracing1 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 03:05:14 +0000

(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

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Rumor: Alfa Romeo to announce Giovinazzi (Not Schumacher) & Raikkonen for 2021 race seats (11th Update)

Autoracing1 — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:07:26 +0000

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

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Rumor: IndyCar race in Nashville eyed (5th Update)

Autoracing1 — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:04:47 +0000

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

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Rumor: Raikkonen to quit F1? Alfa Romeo wants to keep him (3rd Update)

Autoracing1 — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 10:05:56 +0000

(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

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‘Sources’ say Daimler happy with Wolff (2nd Update)

Autoracing1 — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 09:53:13 +0000

(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

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Gasly ‘pushing’ for Red Bull return (Update)

Autoracing1 — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:32:30 +0000

(GMM) Red Bull has dashed Pierre Gasly’s hopes of an immediate return to the senior team. Last year, Gasly was demoted to Red Bull’s second team after struggling alongside Max … Read More

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Hulkenberg to replace Grosjean at Haas (2nd Update)

Autoracing1 — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:42:48 +0000

Haas are set to shake up their driver line-up for 2021 with Nico Hulkenberg being rumored to join the team – probably in place of Romain Grosjean. That’s according to … Read More

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Mercedes to leave F1 after 2021 (Update)

Autoracing1 — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:50:00 +0000

[Update] This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today as Toto Wolff says they are now willing to sign the new F1 Concorde Agreement 08/12/2020 (GMM) Mercedes will stay in … Read More

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Indy Day 1: Quotes

Autoracing1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:02:00 +0000

Fernando Alonso FERNANDO ALONSO (No. 66 Ruoff Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet): "Today was good. I think we had the day that we wanted, which was a clean day with no … Read More

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Indy Day 1: Hondas 1-2-3-4

Autoracing1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:36:00 +0000

James Hinchcliffe James J. Black Andretti Autosport Honda teammates James Hinchcliffe and Marco Andretti ran 1-2 in opening practice for the 104th running of the Indy 500 Wednesday. Scott Dixon … Read More

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Indy Day 1: Dixon fastest for veterans so far

Autoracing1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:08:00 +0000

Scott Dixon The veterans were out first today for a 2-hour session. Then the rookies went out and now the veterans are back out. Fastest so far is Scott Dixon … Read More

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Video: Chris Harris drives The Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Autoracing1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:19:00 +0000

Amidst Tesla's domination of the performance EV world, here's Porsche's answer – the Taycan Turbo S. With a back-thumping 761bhp and four-wheel drive it's definitely quick, but just how well … Read More

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A novelty in the DTM: doubleheader at Lausitzring

Autoracing1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:25:00 +0000

EuroSpeedway The DTM’s first double-header is imminent: at the Lausitzring, the 640hp strong cars of Audi and BMW will be taking upon each other during the second round this weekend … Read More

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Roush Fenway adds sponsor for Newman

Autoracing1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:43:00 +0000

Ryan Newman #6 Ford Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Guaranteed Rate has signed on as a major partner with Ryan Newman and the No. 6 Ford Mustang. Guaranteed Rate … Read More

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2020 Corvette To Lead Field To Green Flag at Indy

Autoracing1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:24:00 +0000

2020 Corvette Stingray A Torch Red 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe will serve as the Official Pace Car for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, continuing Chevrolet’s tradition of leading … Read More

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