Motorsport
NASCAR adds global esports sponsor Gen.G
NASCAR has announced a deal with global esports organisation Gen.G as the motorsport continues to plant its flag in different emerging industries
DAZN acquires DTM, GT Masters rights in eight markets
Multi-platform subscription broadcaster DAZN has acquired rights to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, GT Masters and GT4 Germany touring cars series in eight markets
Veloce secures $50m investment from GEM Digital
Veloce Media Group, a UK-based gaming and sports media company, has announced a major investment commitment of $50m (€46m) from digital asset investment firm GEM Digital Limited.
Channel 4 extends F1 rights deal with Sky to 2026
Channel 4 has extended its Formula 1 sublicensing agreement with pay-television operator Sky for a further three years, granting the UK free-to-air broadcaster live rights to the British Grand Prix and…
Saturday races scheduled and China to return as F1 announces 2024 calendar
Formula 1 has today (Wednesday) announced its 24-race calendar for 2024, with China set to return to the schedule for the first time since 2019 and the season to begin with Saturday grands prix in Bahrain…
Chicago street race draws NBC’s biggest NASCAR audience in six years
NASCAR's Cup Series street race in Chicago drew a total audience of 4.795 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, making it the most-watched NASCAR race on NBC platforms in six years
Red Bull-backed Austrian GP extends stay on F1 calendar until 2030
The Austrian Grand Prix has further strengthened its position on the Formula 1 schedule by striking a fresh extension to its race deal, just months after the contract was last renewed
Formula E considers second US race as option for vacant calendar positions
Formula E has suggested that one of three currently vacant slots on the calendar for its 10th season could be filled by a second event in the United States, with a race encompassing Dodger Stadium in Los…
GMF Capital buys controlling stake in Motorsport Network
Private investment firm GMF Capital has completed the acquisition of global digital media platform Motorsport Network Media (MSNM)
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)