Motorsport
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.
Pirelli ponders pulling out of F1
Formula One’s tyre supplier Pirelli has warned teams that it could exit the sport at the end of the season if a new contract in not agreed soon.
Renault to supply F1 engines to Toro Rosso – report
Formula One team Toro Rosso is set to announce an engine-supplier deal with Renault from next season, according to Sport Bild.
Sportsman and Red Bull form new company to promote WRC
Sportsman Media and Red Bull Media House have formed a new company to market the media rights to the World Rally Championship.
McLaren’s Lowe to make Mercedes move
Paddy Lowe is set to move from Formula One team McLaren to join Mercedes as executive technical director.
BMW quashes Formula One return rumours
German manufacturer BMW has rubbished comments by Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone on its return to the sport.
Ecclestone backed by board
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has received backing from the board to remain the head of the motor sport unless he is convicted for bribery allegations by German authorities.
Silverstone awards Detail hospitality contract
British Formula One home, Silverstone Circuits, has today announced a three-year contract with hospitality provider Detail to design, manage and construct its trackside facilities.
Bangkok announces Formula E Championship candidacy
Bangkok has joined the list of candidate cities bidding to host the new FIA (International Motor Sport Federation) Formula E Championship in 2014.
Honda to make F1 comeback
Honda will make a return to Formula One racing in 2015, following an announcement today on its partnership with McLaren as an engine supplier.