Motorsport

Formula One Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn is due to leave his position at the end of this year.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has named Red Bull team principal Christian Horner as the ideal candidate to succeed him when he steps down.

The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) CEO Steve Sexton has resigned, with its president Jason Dial assuming the role.

Formula One owner CVC Capital has postponed its plans to float the sport on the market.

Racing series NASCAR has appointed Kenny Mitchell managing director of brand and consumer marketing.

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.

The European Rally Championship (ERC) has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2014 season, which includes four changes from this year.

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.

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.

International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward has withdrawn his campaign a month ahead of elections, leaving current president Jean Todt unopposed.

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.

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 AMG’s German Touring Car Masters (DTM) racing department HWA has elected Ulrich Fritz to its board, effective from December 1.

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.

Formula One racing team Caterham has appointed Graham Macdonald CEO, taking over from Riad Asmat who held the role since 2011.

Super Aguri has become the sixth team to enter the new FIA (International Motor Sport Federation) Formula E Championship.

Formula One team Ferrari has reportedly planned move into a new factory to be built at its Maranello headquarters.

The administrator for the Nuerburgring race track has revealed that a deal to sell the venue hopes to made early next year.