International Automobile Federation (FIA)
Botswana close to gaining FIA membership
Following the International Motor Sport Federation (FIA)’s president visit to Botswana, the country is reportedly at an advanced stage of gaining FIA full membership.
Ward wants to reduce FIA presidential powers
International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward has proposed an executive body overhaul, should he win the December elections against current head Jean Todt.
Former FIA head Mosley slams Todt for F1 finances
Former International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley has criticised his successor Jean Todt for not preventing the financial woes that some Formula One teams are currently dealing with.
Ward to challenge Todt for FIA presidency
David Ward has resigned as director general of the FIA (International Motor Sport Federation) Foundation and confirmed he will challenge current FIA president Jean Todt for the position.
Pamela Anderson becomes racing team owner
Actress Pamela Anderson has become owner of the Race Alliance team competing in the FIA (International Motor Sport Federation)’s GT series.
Russian F1 GP organisers resolve dispute
Promoter of the Formula One Russian grand prix, Omega Center, has reportedly managed to resolve its dispute with the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) concerning the staging of next year's race.
Pirelli rejoins World Rally Championship
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has agreed for tyre supplier Pirelli to rejoin its World Rally Championship (WRC) from next season.
Sochi GP misses F1 application date
The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has reportedly missed the deadline to apply for its scheduled Formula One grand prix in Sochi next year.
F1 to host Middle Eastern pre-season tests
Formula One will hold two pre-season tests in the Middle East next year with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain named as a possible host.
Ward considering FIA president role
David Ward is reportedly considering standing against current International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt in the elections at the end of the year.
F1 pays just £1m in corporation tax
Formula One paid just £1 million in corporation tax in the UK in 2011 despite profits in excess of £300 million, due to a series of complex tax arrangements, according to The Independent.
Poland to make 2014 WRC comeback
Poland is reportedly set to return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar from the 2014 season.
F1 set to return to Austria
Energy drink company Red Bull has issued a statement confirming that an agreement has been reached to see Formula One return to Austria for the 2014 season.
Ecclestone indicted by German judge
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that he has been formally served with an indictment from a German judge investigating allegations of bribery, according to the Financial Times.
Racing team Andretti joins Formula E
Racing team Andretti Autosport has signed on as the third constructor to compete in the FIA Formula E Championship, which begins its inaugural season next year.
Marussia pens long-term Ferrari engine deal
Formula One team Marussia has agreed a long-term technical partnership with Ferrari to use its engines, ahead of next season’s engine format overhaul.
FIA investigates WRC timing system
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has launched an investigation into timing and tracking in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Formula E adds Berlin to calendar
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has named Berlin as its 10th stopover for its new Formula E Championship to start next year.