Motorsport
Miami delays decision over Formula One race contract
Laguna Seca to become new home of IndyCar season-closer
New electric racing series sets out expansion plans
New electric racing series sets out expansion plans
Electric GT, organiser of new electric car-racing championship the Electric Production Car Series (EPCS), has revealed plans to open up the event to new manufacturers, adding that it has already received significant levels of interest.
Motorsport Network makes latest ticketing acquisition
Digital media company Motorsport Network has continued its drive into the ticketing sector with the acquisition of Dutch operator SportStadion.
Formula E returns to China
Formula E will return to China after it was confirmed today (Tuesday) that Sanya will host an event during the 2018-19 season of the electric car-racing series.
Motorsport Network seeks to disrupt betting industry with new platform
Digital media company Motorsport Network has moved into a new business sector with the launch of a betting service that it claims will set new standards for the industry.
Peru commits to Dakar Rally hosting plan
The Peruvian government has committed to staging the 2019 Dakar Rally in full following concerns over the financial strain the motorsport showpiece would place on the South American country.
Minority investors sought for Nascar – report
US stock car-racing series Nascar is not for sale, but is seeking minority investors, according to the Forbes website.
US Digest | FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start
In this week's US sports industry round-up: FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start | Rhode Island legalizes sports gaming | NASCAR looking at changing sponsorship model
IndyCar extends Road America deal as Phoenix exits calendar
The IndyCar US motor-racing series has extended its race deal with Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, but has dropped its event in Phoenix, Arizona.
Formula One steps up engagement efforts with new digital offering
The Formula One motor-racing championship has continued its efforts to ramp up fan engagement by agreeing a partnership with technology company VirtTrade.
Kenya’s Safari Rally set for WRC return
Kenya’s Safari Rally has moved a step closer to returning to the World Rally Championship calendar after being confirmed as a candidate event for the motorsport series in 2019.
China Digest | China still a player in 2018 World Cup
In this week's China sports industry round-up: China still a player in 2018 World Cup | A third of World Cup counterfeit tickets sold to Chinese fans | Neymar joins forces with Chinese brand Oppo
Belgian GP locks down F1 contract extension
A deal has been reached that will retain the Belgian Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar through to 2021, according to the government of the region of Wallonia.
MotoGP set for Brazil return
MotoGP is set to return to Brazil in 2021 after Dorna, the promoter of the motorcycling championship, signed a memorandum of understanding with Rio Motorsports.
China Digest | Diking is newest sponsor for Russia 2018
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Chinese company Diking is newest sponsor for Russia 2018 | DDMC bids for AFC commercial rights | China updates Formula E race venues, adding Saudi Arabia to the fixtures
China lands second event on Formula E calendar
Formula E and its sanctioning body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), have today (Thursday) released the calendar for its fifth season, with China set to receive a second event.