Formula 1
Coronavirus latest: Champions and Europa League finals postponed, Olympics decisions imminent, and more
Uefa has postponed this year's Champions League and Europa League finals due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The women's Champions League final has also been postponed
Azerbaijan GP latest to fall as F1’s virtual series nets strong audience
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has become the latest stop on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar to be postponed because of the global spread of the Covid-19 pandemic
LaLiga, F1 launch virtual competitions amid disrupted schedules
Football’s Spanish LaLiga and the Formula 1 motor-racing series have today (Friday) announced plans to fill the gaps left by their respective postponements by launching virtual competitions for fans t…
F1 delays rules overhaul as European season hit, Monaco GP cancelled
The Formula 1 motor-racing series has postponed events in the Netherlands and Spain and cancelled the Monaco Grand Prix altogether due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has also led to a delay in the implementation…
Coronavirus latest: F1 reshuffle, IOC under fire, Premier League meets, Tokyo 2020 tickets questioned, and more
An International Olympic Committee spokesperson said yesterday "no solution will be ideal", regarding the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on Tokyo 2020
Coronavirus latest: Australian GP cancelled, Indian sport shuts down, and more
This weekend's Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been called off due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The BBC reported that the decision casts doubt over the remainder of this year's Formula 1 season
Liqui Moly eyes further global growth with F1 extension
Formula 1 has struck its second sponsorship deal this week, with lubricants manufacturer Liqui Moly agreeing a three-season extension to its association with the motor-racing championship
Sportradar rolls out in-race betting markets for Formula 1
Sports data and content company Sportradar and Formula 1 have announced the introduction of new, live in-race betting markets for the 2020 season, furthering the motor-racing championship’s drive to b…
Nent snares F1 rights in Finland and Iceland in pan-Nordic deal
The Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has retained exclusive rights to motor racing’s Formula 1 in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, while also securing the rights in Finland and Iceland in the broadcaster’s lat…
F1 sponsorship chief Barnett replaced by Heineken’s Pincus
Formula 1 today (Thursday) announced that Murray Barnett will step down from his role as director of sponsorship and commercial partnerships to “pursue wider commercial opportunities”.
McLaren car reveals next stage in BAT’s ‘dynamic branding’
The new McLaren Racing car for the 2020 Formula 1 season has revealed the next iteration of “dynamic branding” associated with the team’s extended and expanded deal with new principal partner British Ameri…
F1 TV takes to big screen with Roku tie-up
F1 TV, Formula 1’s over-the-top streaming service, will be available in a large-screen format after the motor-racing championship agreed a deal with US media company Roku.
Commercial chief Bratches ‘to exit F1 next week’
Formula 1’s parent company, Liberty Media, has completed arrangements for the motor-racing championship’s managing director of commercial operations, Sean Bratches, to depart from his position as early as …
W Series partners with Formula 1 to stage races alongside Mexico and US Grands Prix
All-female motor racing competition the W Series has announced a tie-up with Formula 1 that will see it become part of the support programme at this year’s US and Mexican Grands Prix.
Formula 1 in talks over Saudi race deal
Formula 1 is in talks over staging a grand prix in Saudi Arabia, with reports claiming that a deal worth £50m (€58.3m/$64.9m) per year is under discussion.
Formula 1 buoyed by rising attendances
Formula 1 has announced record attendance figures for its 2019 season, with Silverstone’s British Grand Prix emerging on top for both weekend and race day attendances.
Carey defends lack of F1 sponsorships in Liberty Media era
Formula 1 chief executive Chase Carey has defended the lack of major sponsorship deals secured since Liberty Media’s takeover of the motor-racing championship, adding that he has a “three-page back lis…
F1 reports rise in quarterly profit
Motor-racing championship Formula 1 saw its operating income rise by $5m (€4.54m) year-on-year, despite a fall in revenue, as this was offset by reduced costs.