Motorsport
Circuit of Wales gets council go ahead
A £280 million Circuit of Wales motor sport racetrack in Ebbw Vale, Wales, has been given the go ahead by local councillors.
Ecclestone withdraws Nuerburgring interest
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has withdrawn his interest in buying the insolvent Nuerburgring racing circuit that co-hosts the German grand prix.
MotoGP adds Argentina to its calendar
Argentina’s Termas de Rio Hondo circuit will be added to the MotoGP racing calendar from next year, with the contract lasting until at least 2016.
Moscow to build Formula One track
Russian capital Moscow is due to build a racing track next year capable of hosting a Formula One grand prix by 2016, according to a government official.
Pirelli makes tyre changes for German GP
Pirelli will reportedly change its tyre design for this weekend’s Formula One German grand prix, following multiple failures at Sunday’s British race.
FIA summons Pirelli to meeting – report
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has reportedly summoned Formula One tyre manufacturer Pirelli to a meeting, following multiple tyre failures during the British grand prix.
Monza GP safe on F1 calendar
Italian grand prix organiser ACI (Automobile Club of Italy) today insisted its Monza race will remain on the Formula One calendar.
FIA blocks customised engines in F1
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has reportedly blocked Formula One teams from customising their engines ahead of next season’s engine format changes.
MotoGP extends TT Assen circuit contract
Netherlands-based race track TT Assen has been awarded a contract extension to host MotoGP until 2021.
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.