Motorsport
IndyCar returns to Brazil with Brasilia race deal
The North American IndyCar motor-racing series is set to return to Brazil next year after organisers announced that a deal had been agreed for a race to take place at Brasilia’s Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.
Formula One set to decide on grid overhaul – Ecclestone
Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has said that a decision over a future make-up for the motor racing series involving a 24-car grid with a number of teams running third cars is likely to be made by the middle of October.
Mexican GP handed November date on expanded F1 calendar
Formula One will run its equal longest schedule in 2015, with the Mexican Grand Prix handed a date of November 1 on the 20-race calendar for its return to the motor racing series.
Formula E targeting IPO and auto partners ahead of series debut
Formula E chief executive Alejandro Agag has said the new motor racing series is engaged in talks with additional automotive manufacturers and is targeting an initial public offering (IPO), as it prepares to make its debut tomorrow (Saturday).
Melbourne’s F1 grand prix posts record losses
The 2014 Australian Grand Prix Formula One motor race posted a record loss of A$59.97m (€43.2m/$55.85m), Victoria state government officials have confirmed.
Di Montezemolo to depart as Ferrari chairman
Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo has ended days of speculation over his position by announcing today (Wednesday) that he will step down from his role at the Formula One motor racing team and car company.
V8 Supercars set to retain race line-up for 2015
V8 Supercars Australia will operate exclusively in its home continent in 2015, according to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper.
Sochi’s Russian Grand Prix races towards F1 debut
Russian Grand Prix organisers have sold two-thirds of tickets for Sochi’s inaugural Formula One race, with promoter Sergey Vorobyev stating security remains a “priority issue” for the event.
Barbados to host return of Race of Champions
Race of Champions (ROC) organisers have switched from the motorsport event’s stadium-focused hosting concept by awarding the 2014 edition to the Bushy Park Circuit in Barbados.
IndyCar drops Houston race from 2015 schedule
The North American IndyCar motor-racing series has announced that the Grand Prix of Houston has been dropped from its 2015 race schedule.
‘Congested’ schedule sees Finland dropped from World Rallycross calendar
The World Rallycross Championship has announced that Finland will not be included as a round in its 2015 calendar due to a congested race schedule.
Louisiana secures IndyCar race
The North American IndyCar motor-racing series has confirmed that a new event on the outskirts of New Orleans will make its debut on the schedule in 2015.
Rocket Man
From Virgin Atlantic flights to intergalactic travel, Virgin Racing’s Formula E team principal Alex Tai knows about life in the fast lane.
Greece considers F1 grand prix bid
Greece is interested in securing a Formula One grand prix, according to the motor-racing world championship’s chief executive, Bernie Ecclestone.
Paddock Talk
Experts in commercial landscape of Formula One met at SportBusiness International headquarters last month to debate the real extent to which stakeholders in the sport are achieving ROI. Will Formula E be competitive to Formula One? Is the sponsorship proposition as attractive to brands as it has been in the past? And who should replace Bernie Ecclestone when he leaves the sport? All of this, and more, was discussed in depth.
F1 chief to remain in charge for as long as possible
Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has vowed to continue at the helm of the motor-racing series for as long as possible after he agreed to pay $100m (€74m) to bring an end to his bribery trial.
FIA signs off Sochi circuit for Formula One debut
The FIA, motorsport’s global governing body, has announced that the new Sochi Autodrom in Russia is ready to host its first Formula One grand prix race in October.
Losses widen for Formula One’s Lotus
Formula One team Lotus has seen its losses widen for the year ending December 31, 2013, but has announced it is in talks with several parties over a “long term” title sponsorship deal.