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BRDC poised to exercise British GP break clause
The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) is set to activate the break clause in its contract to host the British Grand Prix at Silverstone as it seeks to negotiate more favourable terms for the Formula One race, according to the Mail on Sunday.
McLaren enters new era as Dennis severs ties
McLaren Technology Group, which includes the eponymous Formula One motor racing team, will join forces with sportscar manufacturer McLaren Automotive under the McLaren Group banner as it was announced today (Friday) that Ron Dennis will end a 37-year relationship with the historic F1 entity.
Lad culture | Sport Bible’s deal with Force India points to a new direction for Formula One
Force India's deal with Sport Bible could be a precursor to Formula One establishing a new relationship with social media. Andy Fry finds out more.
Max Siegel | ‘It was probably one of the most difficult things I have experienced in my entire career’
As Max Siegel concludes his fifth year as chief executive of USATF, he tells Frank Dunne how he turned the organisation around and the personal cost of doing so.
Formula One to launch Fan Festival concept
The Formula One motor-racing championship has announced it will launch a new Fan Festival initiative at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Formula One makes Sky exec latest major hire
The Formula One motor-racing championship has hired Yath Gangakumaran, an executive with its UK broadcast rights-holder Sky Sports, as its global head of strategy.
F1, cricket mogul Mallya arrested on fraud charges
Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya, who has a significant interest in the Formula One motor-racing series and cricket, has sought to play down his arrest by British police today (Tuesday), with the Indian government seeking his extradition back to his home country concerning allegations of fraud.
Sebastian Coe | ‘There’s only one thing worse than poor leadership – no leadership at all’
Ben Cronin speaks to the IAAF chief about doping, format changes and governance at the Leaders Sport Business Summit in New York.
US set to be focus of F1 expansion plans
Sean Bratches, Formula One's managing director of commercial operations, has confirmed that the operators of the motor-racing world championship are set to focus on the US as a key expansion market.
Statutes of Liberty | Which races are under threat from F1’s new regime?
As the 2017 F1 season grinds into gear, Kevin Roberts looks at the changing face of motorsport’s premier global series as it enters a new era under the control of Liberty Media.
Monster Energy broadens F1 ties with Hamilton deal
Monster Energy has signed a global partnership with Lewis Hamilton that will lead to the three-time Formula One world champion launching his own energy drink.
Montreal seals extension to Formula One race deal
Montreal has become the latest Formula One host to extend its race contract by agreeing a new deal that will retain a grand prix in the Canadian city until 2029.
Russia extends F1 race deal, commercial chief outlines ‘very aggressive’ growth plan
Russian Grand Prix organisers have agreed a five-year extension to their Formula One race deal, while the motor racing series’ new commercial chief has said its new owners will be “very aggressive” in driving growth.
Formula One grid reduced as Manor collapses
Formula One team Manor Racing has collapsed after failing to find a buyer following a move into administration, leaving the motor racing series with only 10 teams on the grid ahead of the start of its 2017 season in Melbourne, Australia on March 24.
Headline interview | Bernie Ecclestone
Owen Evans speaks exclusively to Bernie Ecclestone about the deals, confrontations and court cases that have marked his career in Formula One
CEO checklist | The qualities needed to replace Bernie Ecclestone
Many names from both inside and outside Formula One have been mentioned in connection with succeeding Bernie Ecclestone, but there is no one person who can do Bernie Ecclestone’s job in the way he can. Formula One insiders believe a team of senior executives will need to be hired when the time comes to replace him. Matt Cutler reports.
Formula One chief targeting ‘fresh start’ in new Liberty-led era
Formula One’s new chairman and chief executive, Chase Carey, has said that Bernie Ecclestone has been deposed as the figurehead of the sport as the motor-racing series requires a “fresh start” under the stewardship of its new owner, US mass-media company Liberty Media.
F1’s Manor Racing facing collapse after entering administration
Formula One team Manor Racing stands on the brink of collapse after its operating company was today (Friday) placed into administration following a failed takeover approach from an Asian consortium.