Motorsport
Formula One financials continue upward curve
The Formula One motor-racing series has registered a rise by more than a third in its pre-tax profits for 2014, while revenues also increased by 3.2 per cent, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Malaysian race confirmed as V8 Supercars returns to international market
V8 Supercars has confirmed the start of an international expansion process with the addition of a new race in Kuala Lumpur for the 2016 season of the Australian-based motor racing series.
Renault partnership leads to expansion for European Le Mans Series
The European Le Mans Series (ELMS) has agreed a three-year partnership with Renault under which the motor racing series will expand to six races from next season.
Revamped Silk Way Rally receives heavyweight backing
Plans have been revealed to revive motorsport’s Silk Way Rally and transform it into a major event running from Moscow to Beijing, with the Chinese and Russian governments, along with Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom, backing the project.
Porsche extends commitment to World Endurance Championship
German automotive manufacturer Porsche has extended its commitment to the elite LMP1 division of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) by stating it will continue to compete in the motor racing series until the end of 2018.
Switzerland targeting place on Formula E calendar
Top-level motorsport could be set to return to Switzerland with a plan being formed to stage a round of the Formula E electric auto racing championship in Lugano.
Peru withdraws hosting rights to Dakar Rally amid El Nino fears
Peru has withdrawn from co-hosting the 2016 Dakar Rally motorsport event due to forecasts anticipating severe effects from the El Nino weather pattern in the country.
Renault courting teams in bid to resolve F1 future
French automotive manufacturer Renault has held talks with Force India about acquiring a majority stake in the team, as it explores its options surrounding its role in the Formula One motor racing championship.
FIA rejects bids for new Formula One teams
Formula One is set to retain an 11-team grid for its 2016 season after the International Motorsport Federation (FIA) rejected approaches from two bidders to enter new teams in the motor-racing championship.
World Rallycross Championship appoints new chief
The IMG agency has announced the appointment of Paul Bellamy as the new managing director of the International Motorsport Federation’s (FIA) World Rallycross Championship (World RX).
IMG College acquires TopShelf, adds to Ivy League portfolio
The IMG College division of the IMG agency has acquired US mobile hospitality company TopShelf and has agreed a multi-year partnership with Princeton University.
IndyCar adds Road America event to 2016 schedule
Organisers of the IndyCar US motor racing series have announced the addition of an event at the Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin to its 2016 schedule.
Rally GB set to remain on WRC calendar after government backing
Organisers of the World Rally Championship (WRC) have confirmed the British round of the motor racing series is set to remain on its calendar until at least 2018 after the event secured renewed financial backing from the Welsh government.
MXGP adds Swiss event for 2016 season
The Motocross (MXGP) World Championship motorcycling series will return to Switzerland next year after agreeing a new race deal.
From One Extreme to the Other
Racing for Pole Position
Elisha Chauhan speaks to the man driving Formula E, Alejandro Agag, to find out how he thought the inaugural season panned out and what’s in store for the future of the electric racing series.
The IT Crowd
When the electric Formula E racing series was first launched, it aimed to plug-in to a new generation of motor sport enthusiasts. Industry experts reveal how successful it was in engaging fans.
Electric Avenue
Formula E’s stakeholders analyse the successes and failures of its innaugural season.