Motorsport
Roku moves into live sports as CBS expands Formula E contract
Streaming platform Roku has made its first entry into the live sports marketplace under a multi-year deal in the US with Formula E that will also see the CBS network expand its association with the electric…
Otro, RedBird and Maximum Effort acquire stake in F1 outfit Alpine
A consortium consisting of Otro Capital, RedBird Capital Partners and Maximum Effort Investments has invested €200m ($217.8m) to acquire a 24-per-cent equity stake in Formula 1 team Alpine Racing.
Mumtalakat takes on PIF’s McLaren stake
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, has strengthened its interest in British automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group by acquiring…
Formula E to stage landmark event in Tokyo next year
The Formula E electric car-racing series has confirmed plans to race in Tokyo for the first time, with the Japanese capital set to host a street event next March
Bridgestone ‘to rival’ Pirelli for new F1 tyre contract
Bridgestone will rival incumbent Pirelli to become Formula 1’s official tyre supplier having entered a bid under the current tender process, according to BBC Sport.
W Series enters administration after failed investment search
Women’s motor-racing championship the W Series has entered administration after failing to land necessary investment or sell the business.
Netflix ‘to test live sports streaming’ with celebrity golf event
Streaming service Netflix is reportedly in talks to enter the live sports broadcast market through the creation of a celebrity-driven golf tournament featuring professional golfers and Formula 1 drivers
TuneIn becomes official audio broadcaster of Formula 1 in US, Canada
Live-streaming audio service TuneIn has announced a deal with Formula 1 to become the official audio broadcaster of F1 in the United States and Canada for the remainder of the 2023 season
Norris, Sargeant among latest investors in F1 Arcade
Formula 1’s licensed premium experiential venture, F1 Arcade, has announced a £30m (€34.9m/$37.5m)
Tencent returns to stream F1 in China
Tencent, the digital multimedia company, is back as a Formula 1 rights-holder in China, signing a multi-year deal with the motor-racing series
ESPN adds F1 alternate broadcast with Ricciardo
ESPN, the American broadcaster for Formula 1, has announced an alternate broadcast hosted by Red Bull Racing reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo and actor and F1 fan Will Arnett for the Canadian Grand Prix…
Nascar’s extended KAGR deal sets up ticketing RFP
US stock car racing series Nascar has extended its partnership with technology and consulting services firm Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), with the two parties set to conduct a Request for Proposal (RFP)…
Formula 1 ‘delays’ South African race plans, Belgian GP stays on calendar
Formula 1’s long-running efforts to return a race to South Africa have been thwarted again, according to multiple reports, with the Belgian Grand Prix likely to be given another lifeline.
FIA events to return to Macau
International Automobile Federation (FIA)-sanctioned races will return to Macau’s renowned Guia street circuit for the first time since 2019 following the signing of a new hosting deal.
Sky extends kids-focused broadcast to F1
Pan-European pay-television broadcaster Sky will team up with Formula 1 to co-produce a children’s broadcast for this year’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Honda makes long-term F1 commitment with Aston Martin
Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda has entered into a works partnership with Formula 1 team Aston Martin Racing, with the deal to begin from the 2026 season when new F1 power unit regulations come…
McLaren expands Deloitte association to global level, adds sustainability focus
McLaren Racing has extended its agreement with global professional services company Deloitte in a multi-year renewal that expands the association to a global level
Senior business, motorsport executives seek funding for A1GP rebirth
A group of business and motorsport executives, including English entrepreneur Sir Keith Mills, are said to be working on the resurrection of A1GP, a motor-racing series contested by national teams that…