Motorsport
CONFIRMED: F1 principal Ross Brawn leaves Mercedes
Formula One Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn is due to leave his position at the end of this year.
Ecclestone: Christian Horner “ideal” successor
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has named Red Bull team principal Christian Horner as the ideal candidate to succeed him when he steps down.
F1’s Circuit of The Americas CEO resigns
The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) CEO Steve Sexton has resigned, with its president Jason Dial assuming the role.
Formula One owner delays market floatation
Formula One owner CVC Capital has postponed its plans to float the sport on the market.
NASCAR appoints former Pepsi director
Racing series NASCAR has appointed Kenny Mitchell managing director of brand and consumer marketing.
CVC to fire Ecclestone if guilty of corruption
CVC Capital co-founder Donald Mackenzie has revealed that the Formula One majority shareholder will fire Bernie Ecclestone should he be found guilty of corruption.
European Rally calendar sees four changes
The European Rally Championship (ERC) has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2014 season, which includes four changes from this year.
Audi joins Formula E line-up
Car manufacturer Audi, with its racing arm Abt Sportsline, has entered a team into the International Motor Sport Federation (FIA)’s new Formula E Championship, becoming the seventh constructor to do so.
Red Bull reduces F1 investment by $28.5m
Energy drink manufacturer Red Bull reduced investment in its championship-winning Formula One team by $28.5 million to $108.9 million last year, according to its latest financial report.
David Ward withdraws FIA presidential bid
International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward has withdrawn his campaign a month ahead of elections, leaving current president Jean Todt unopposed.
ADAC makes Nuerburgring offer
General German Automobile Club (ADAC) has submitted an offer to purchase the bankrupt Nuerburgring race course, co-host of the Formula One German grand prix.
Formula E boosts €142m electric vehicle sales
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA)’s new Formula E Championship is expected to contribute to the additional sale of 77 million electric vehicles (EV) worldwide over 25 years from 2015.
Mercedes DTM team elects board member
Mercedes AMG’s German Touring Car Masters (DTM) racing department HWA has elected Ulrich Fritz to its board, effective from December 1.
Ecclestone writes off Mexico City and New Jersey GPs
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that grands prix in Mexico City and New Jersey are both unlikely to feature in next year’s calendar as provisionally scheduled.
F1’s Caterham team replaces CEO
Formula One racing team Caterham has appointed Graham Macdonald CEO, taking over from Riad Asmat who held the role since 2011.
Aguri Suzuki launches Formula E team
Super Aguri has become the sixth team to enter the new FIA (International Motor Sport Federation) Formula E Championship.
Ferrari to build new F1 factory
Formula One team Ferrari has reportedly planned move into a new factory to be built at its Maranello headquarters.
Nuerburgring closes in on new owner
The administrator for the Nuerburgring race track has revealed that a deal to sell the venue hopes to made early next year.