Motorsport
Ecclestone waives Nuerburgring GP fee
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly waived the €14 million entry fee to allow the insolvent company that owns the Nuerburgring race track to host the German grand prix.
FIA announces motor sport development plans
International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt has announced that the governing body needs to do more to return the European F3 series to its former glory and to help its national associations through funding.
Mercedes and Pirelli escape serious FIA sanctions
Formula One team Mercedes and the sport's tyre supplier Pirelli both escaped heavy FIA (International Motorsport Federation) sanctions following their involvement in last month's controversial tyre test in Barcelona.
Indian GP organisers reject race reports
Indian grand prix organisers have rejected reports that Formula One is to drop their Greater Noida race, after the end of its contract in 2015.
Lotus owners sell 35% stake
Genii Capital, owner of Formula One's Lotus F1 Team, has sold a 35% stake to investment consortium Infinity Racing.
Green light for $400m Daytona revamp
NASCAR track owner International Speedway Corporation (ISC) has approved $400 million funding to redevelop the frontstretch of the Daytona International Speedway, home of the Daytona 500.
V8 Supercars to cap number of manufacturers
V8 Supercars Australia is to consider capping the number of manufacturers allowed in the championship following Volvo's decision to join next year.
Montreal seeks 10-year F1 extension
Canadian grand prix organisers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension with Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Thai government eyes Phuket F1 race
The government of Thailand has shifted its focus from capital Bangkok to the island of Phuket as the location of a proposed Thai Formula One grand prix from 2015.
Ecclestone blames Mercedes for tyre testing
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has put sole blame on Mercedes over the controversial Pirelli tyre testing incident.
Renault to pen four new F1 partnerships
Renault is set to power four Formula One teams next season with Red Bull and Toro Rosso confirmed and Caterham and Lotus set to renew their engine supplier contracts with the French manufacturer soon.
New Jersey GP signs 15-year F1 contract
A contract, believed to be 15 years long, has been signed for the grand prix in New Jersey to be added to the Formula One calendar from next season.
Ecclestone raises doubts over Canadian GP’s future
The Canadian grand prix’s future inclusion in the Formula One calendar is in doubt, following comments made by Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone at the race this weekend.
Black cloud over F1 in Bangkok
Thai capital Bangkok has taken a blow in its bid to host motor racing competitions, following comments by the tourism and sports minister that he stands by a new racing ban law.
FIA summons Mercedes and Pirelli for tyre testing
The FIA (International Motorsport Federation) has summoned Formula One team Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli to a tribunal regarding a tyre testing incident.
Pirelli denies unfair tyre testing with Mercedes
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli has released an extensive statement denying any wrongdoing when testing new tyres with the Mercedes team, which caused criticisms and a protest by other teams for supposed unfair advantage.
F1 team Williams contracts Mercedes’ engines
Formula One team Mercedes will provide fellow constructors Williams with engines from next season under a long-term partnership announced today.
Formula One considers taking live streaming rights in-house – report
Formula One Group is considering removing live streaming rights from official broadcast partners to launch its own online streaming platform, reports Autoweek.