Motorsport
Silverstone sold to real estate firm – report
The Silverstone race track – host of Formula One’s British grand prix – has reportedly been sold to a real estate firm.
Dorna in talks to extend Indianapolis MotoGP
MotoGP organiser Dorna is in talks with Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in a bid to extend its contract to host the Red Bull Indianapolis grand prix past next year.
Pamela Anderson becomes racing team owner
Actress Pamela Anderson has become owner of the Race Alliance team competing in the FIA (International Motor Sport Federation)’s GT series.
Motor sports agency JMI appoints VP
Motor sports marketing agency JMI has appointed Chris Long as vice-president of international client services.
F1 marketing director exits Mercedes
Formula One team, Mercedes AMG Petronas, are looking for a new marketing director following Bastien Hibon’s move to sport experience agency Limelight Sports.
Russian F1 GP organisers resolve dispute
Promoter of the Formula One Russian grand prix, Omega Center, has reportedly managed to resolve its dispute with the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) concerning the staging of next year's race.
Pirelli rejoins World Rally Championship
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has agreed for tyre supplier Pirelli to rejoin its World Rally Championship (WRC) from next season.
Sochi GP misses F1 application date
The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has reportedly missed the deadline to apply for its scheduled Formula One grand prix in Sochi next year.
Ecclestone confirms Indian GP dropped for 2014
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and organiser of the Indian grand prix Jaypee Group have confirmed that the race will not take place in the 2014 season.
DTM to return to China in 2014
The German Touring Car Championship (DTM) has added China back onto its racing calendar for the 2014 season.
CVC capitalises on refinancing $2.5bn F1 loan
Private equity firm and Formula One owner CVC has reportedly refinanced a $2.5 billion loan with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs.
UAE launches new desert rally event
The Emirates Motor Sport Federation has launched a new UAE Desert Championship event to start this October.
F1 to host Middle Eastern pre-season tests
Formula One will hold two pre-season tests in the Middle East next year with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain named as a possible host.
Ward considering FIA president role
David Ward is reportedly considering standing against current International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt in the elections at the end of the year.
BMW exits World Superbike Championship
BMW will exit the World Superbike Championship at the end of this year to focus on its customer sports programme.
F1 pays just £1m in corporation tax
Formula One paid just £1 million in corporation tax in the UK in 2011 despite profits in excess of £300 million, due to a series of complex tax arrangements, according to The Independent.
Poland to make 2014 WRC comeback
Poland is reportedly set to return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar from the 2014 season.
F1 set to return to Austria
Energy drink company Red Bull has issued a statement confirming that an agreement has been reached to see Formula One return to Austria for the 2014 season.