Motorsport
F1, Liberty Media angered by FIA president’s valuation remarks
A letter sent by Formula 1 and its owner Liberty Media has accused International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of overstepping the bounds of the governing body’s remit after h…
NASCAR names Cabo Wabo its inaugural tequila sponsor
NASCAR has named Campari America-owned tequila brand Cabo Wabo as its inaugural tequila sponsor in a wide-ranging, multiyear agreement
Saudi Arabia’s PIF ‘considered F1 takeover bid’
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) last year explored a bid to acquire Formula 1 from owner Liberty Media, it has been reported.
ServusTV extends WRC rights to 2024
Commercial broadcaster ServusTV has extended its World Rally Championship rights for two more seasons.
The broadcaster has announced a new agreement that includes Germany and Austria
Miami GP unveils series of campus upgrades for 2023 race
Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix has unveiled a series of campus upgrades for the 2023 race, including a resurfaced track, a new and expanded VIP Paddock Club building overlooking the pit lane, and a new …
Mercedes add Solera to portfolio ahead of new F1 season
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has signed up vehicle management specialist Solera to its sponsorship portfolio
IRIS appoints Nielsen’s Geach to lead new motorsport division
Intelligent Research in Sponsoring (IRIS), an independent company specialising in international sports market research, has appointed industry expert Nigel Geach as director of global motorsport and detailed…
EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways to replace Emirates as Formula 1’s airline sponsor
Qatar Airways is set to be announced as the new airline sponsor of Formula 1, ousting incumbent Emirates to secure the rights
Bulgaria’s Max Sport prolongs WRC rights
Max Sport, the Bulgarian pay-TV broadcaster owned by telco A1, has extended its World Rally Championship rights for two more seasons.
The new deal covers the 2023 and 2024 campaigns
Chinese GP hopes ended as F1 sticks to 23-race schedule
Formula 1 has today (Tuesday) confirmed that its 2023 season will remain at 23 races, ending hopes of the Chinese Grand Prix returning to the schedule or an alternative event being found
FIM World Supercross Championship appoints TGI Sport to support sponsor search
The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) has appointed sports rights and marketing agency TGI Sport to support its search for international sponsors
DHL extends long-term backing of Formula E, Bandeirantes agrees rights deal
Logistics company DHL has agreed a multi-year extension to its Formula E sponsorship deal, while the electric car-racing championship has signed a rights deal with Brazilian commercial broadcaster Bandeirantes
Ferrari adds Genesys as new sponsor, terminates Velas blockchain deal
Italian motorsport organisation Scuderia Ferrari has signed US software company Genesys as a new sponsor, while confirming the termination of a deal with Swiss blockchain technology company Velas Network
McLaren expands Castore deal to include Extreme E and Formula E teams
McLaren Racing has extended and expanded its agreement with sportswear brand Castore
NASCAR team Petty GMS rebranded Legacy Motor Club
NASCAR Cup Series team Petty GMS has been rebranded Legacy Motor Club, it has been announced.
Petty GMS was created in December 2021 with the takeover of Richard Petty Motorsports by GMS Racing.
Andretti blasts ‘greedy’ F1 teams for opposing Cadillac entry
Michael Andretti, the Andretti Global chairman and chief executive, has claimed "greedy" Formula 1 teams are putting their self-interest first amid a lukewarm reaction to the proposed entry of a two-car …
F1’s Zhou signs Dior deal, extends with HSBC
Chinese Formula 1 driver Zhou Guanyu has agreed a new endorsement deal with Dior, while also extending his contract with HSBC
Formula 1 ‘seeks $500m revenues’ from Las Vegas GP
Formula 1 is reportedly seeking to generate $500m (€468m) in revenues from the much-anticipated debut of the Las Vegas Grand Prix this fall as the global motorsport series looks to further establish i…