Motorsport

The World Rally Championship (WRC) has cancelled next month’s Rally China event, which was set to see the motor racing series return to the country for the first time since 1999.

Pocono Raceway is to remain on the schedule of US motor racing series IndyCar for a further two years.

The SRO Motorsports Group has continued its drive to develop the GT racing format by announcing the launch of new series in Asia and Europe, while the calendar for the flagship GT Series has been altered for 2017.

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has set its sights on expansion in the Asia-Pacific region by increasing its commitment to drag racing in Australia following the success of the inaugural 400 Thunder Drag Racing Season in the country.

Our guest blogger, Richard Gillis, says you shouldn't believe every rumour you read about the sports sector 

Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has said an agreement is in place for Imola to stage a race in the motor racing series, but added the Italian Grand Prix is still likely to remain at Monza.

Dorna Sports, the agency that operates and promotes MotoGP, has announced that the motorcycling world championship is set to return to Finland in 2018, while the German Automobile Club (ADAC) has agreed a five-year extension to its race deal.

US motor racing series IndyCar has signed a two-year extension to its deal with Iowa Speedway to ensure that a race will continue to take place at the venue in the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

US motor racing series IndyCar has confirmed that it will contribute $925,000 (€839,000) to cover some of the money lost by fans who had pre-purchased tickets for its Boston Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place in September before being cancelled earlier this year.

The Formula E electric car-racing series has received approval for its 2016-17 calendar, with its third season set to conclude with new double-header events in Montreal and New York, while an Electric Mobility Forum has been scheduled for Las Vegas on January 7.

The World Endurance Championship has grown out of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans into being one of motor-racing’s commercial success stories. Alex Kalinauckas investigates

The Formula E electric car-racing championship has secured its first major investment from a US manufacturer after Faraday Future today (Friday) announced a partnership with the Dragon Racing team.

The World Endurance Championship has grown out of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans into being one of motor-racing’s commercial success stories. Alex Kalinauckas investigates

The World Endurance Championship has grown out of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans into being one of motor-racing’s commercial success stories. Alex Kalinauckas investigates

Brazilian Grand Prix promoter Tamas Rohonyi has dismissed reports that the future of the country’s Formula One race is under threat, despite Bernie Ecclestone, chief executive of the motor-racing championship, stating the event may not take place after the current season.

The World Endurance Championship has grown out of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans into being one of motor-racing’s commercial success stories. Alex Kalinauckas investigates

The World Endurance Championship has grown out of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans into being one of motor-racing’s commercial success stories. Alex Kalinauckas investigates

George Bruggenthies, president and general manager of Road America, has said that IndyCar will return to the US motor-racing circuit in 2017 and 2018, after a successful event this season.