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The F1 rumor mill is in high gear with speculation that seven-time world champ Michael Schumacher is poised to make a comeback. At age 40. History says it can be done.

There are at least 10 good questions about F1 as the world's dominant racing series heads into its offseason. One big question? Is Sebastian Vettel poised to be a worldwide superstar?

The two-time defending F1 champ is playing second fiddle to a 22-year-old rookie. Lewis Hamilton isn't making it easy for McLaren-Mercedes teammate Fernando Alonso, writes John Oreovicz.

Many champions still have the itch to drive after retirement. That World Rally superstar Marcus Gronholm quit near the top of his game bodes well for the Global RallyCross Series.

How do you replace a Sebastien Bourdais? Well, you don't. But Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing did the next best thing by picking Justin Wilson to join Graham Rahal in its Champ Car stable, writes John Oreovicz.

The death of former World Rally Champion Colin McRae and three passengers in a helicopter crash hit close to home for IndyCar Series champ Dario Franchitti. A helicopter pilot himself, Franchitti counted countryman McRae a close friend, writes John Oreovicz.

Three-time defending Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais will head to Formula One next season. He made sure his current competitors have something to remember him by with a near-flawless win at Road America on Sunday, writes John Oreovicz.

Does three-time Champ Car World Series champion Sebastien Bourdais stay with one of the finest teams in American open-wheel racing or give Formula One a try? The next 10 days will tell the tale, writes John Oreovicz.

Graham Rahal has the pedigree. Simon Pagenaud has the resume. Robert Doornbos? The European F1 castoff has the top rookie ranking after two podium finishes in three events, writes John Oreovicz.

If testing is any indication -- and admittedly, often it isn't -- the Champ Car World Series youth movement is gaining steam, writes John Oreovicz.

Three straight titles likely would have been good for a promotion to F1 a few short years ago. It's not likely for Sebastien Bourdais, writes John Oreovicz.

Sebastien Bourdais doesn't have the Champ Car title locked up yet, but he could with a win in Montreal in Sunday, writes John Oreovicz.

Champ Car drivers and fans alike were smiling Tuesday when it was announced that the open-wheel series is returning to Road America in '06.

Never mind the fact that the Champ Car field isn't as tough as it used to be. Sebastien Bourdais could compete, and thrive, in any era.

The field that will take the green flag for the Champ Car opener at Long Beach will be deeper than in '04.

Honda is expanding its California racing operation and seeks new cutting edge plans. In IndyCars, mind you.