Motorsport
Dorna assessing its options after Spanish Supreme Court ruling
Dorna Sports, commercial rights-holder of the MotoGP and Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) motorcycling series, has said it is considering its options following a court ruling over its tax affairs.
F1 unveils initiatives to improve the spectacle
Formula One is to revamp the appearance of its cars, change its qualifying system and introduce a ‘Driver of the Day’ award as part of continued efforts to enhance the motor racing series amid concern over a downturn in television audience figures.
Formula E switches German race venue
The Formula E electric auto racing championship has given the go-ahead for a new track to be used for this year’s German ePrix.
Rally Sweden dismisses weather woes with WRC extension
Rally Sweden has agreed a three-year extension to its contract with the World Rally Championship (WRC) following a troubled staging of its 2016 edition that had called into question the event’s long-term viability.
Formula E chief talks calendar plans
New York could stage a Formula E race as early as next year after the chief executive of the electric auto racing championship revealed it is his “dream” to see an event hosted in the US city.
Nascar revamps business model with new charter system
North American stock-car racing series Nascar has unveiled a major shift in its business model through a long-term agreement designed to provide teams with increased financial certainty and reduce their dependency on sponsorship revenue.
WTCC confirms Russian race as France secures season opener
Russia will remain part of the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) schedule after the Moscow Raceway circuit was included on an amended calendar for the 2016 season.
FIA undertakes independent audit to demonstrate good governance
International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt has said that motorsport’s global governing body has engaged an independent audit company to demonstrate its governance is sound amid the problems currently being encountered by other sporting organisations.
MotoGP secures future of key Czech race
The MotoGP motorcycling world championship has secured the future of one of its key races after it was confirmed that the Czech city of Brno will continue to stage its annual event until 2020.
Formula E targets Middle East race
The Formula E electric auto racing championship is targeting a race in the Middle East for its third season, as it continues a gradual expansion plan.
Jaguar roars back to motorsport with Formula E entry
British automotive marque Jaguar will return to top-level motorsport next year after today (Tuesday) announcing its entry into the Formula E electric car-racing series.
Formula E seeks to showcase driverless technology with new series
Formula E has partnered with Kinetik, an investment company focused on disruptive technologies, with the goal of a launching a new support series for driverless electric cars in the auto racing championship next season.
Renault’s Lotus takeover drags on, as Red Bull confirm engine deal for 2016
French automotive manufacturer Renault has today (Friday) said an announcement regarding its long-mooted takeover of Formula One team Lotus is expected to be made next week, as Red Bull Racing confirmed it has an engine deal in place that will allow it to compete in the motor racing championship next season.
Mexico City joins Formula E calendar
The Formula E electric auto racing championship has completed its 2015-16 calendar by announcing Mexico City as a new destination in the Americas.
FIA ups the ante in F1 engine battle by launching search for standard supplier
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has fired the latest shot in its battle to secure a cheaper alternative engine supplier to Formula One’s main manufacturers by commencing the steps towards an official tender process today (Friday).
LeTV steps up to back new China Rally as 2016 WRC calendar revealed
The World Rally Championship (WRC) has put the finishing touches to its 2016 calendar, with Chinese media firm LeTV set to support the return of the motor racing series to its home country.
Banking on NASCAR
Long-term Nascar sponsors explain why the American stock car racing series still fuels return on investment.
Player’s Perspective
Professional sports players have taken content into their own hands with the creation of media distributer ACE Media. Brian Heyman reports.