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F1 seals Spanish and German rights deals - 9th February 2012

Formula One Management (FOM) has agreed new broadcast deals in two of the sport’s key European markets through agreements with Antena 3 and Sky Deutschland.

Ferrari banks on Santander - 6th February 2012

Spanish financial giant Santander has signed a three-year extension to its sponsorship of leading Formula One team Ferrari.

FIA ends WRC talks with Eurosport - 6th February 2012

The embattled World Rally Championship (WRC) has been dealt a fresh blow after the collapse of talks between the International Motorsport Federation (FIA) and Eurosport for the promotion of the series.

Indian motorsport series postponed to 2013 - 3rd February 2012

Motorsport’s efforts to tap into the Indian market have suffered a blow with the news that the inaugural i1 Supercar Series has been postponed until 2013.

Red Bull keeps perfect time with Casio - 1st February 2012

Formula One champion Red Bull Racing has agreed an enhanced two-year extension to its partnership deal with Casio.

NASCAR takes hands-on approach to digital media - 31st January 2012

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has extended its long-standing digital partnership with Turner Sports in a restructured deal that will see the organisation take a core part of the operation in-house from 2013.

FIA chief rejects WRC merger talk - 23rd January 2012

International Motorsport Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt has dismissed talk of a merger between the World Rally Championship (WRC) and Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC).

Presentation counts for Red Bull in Sonax deal - 18th January 2012

Sonax has furthered its presence in Formula One by signing a deal to become an official supplier of Red Bull Racing.

WRC season opener secures Eurosport deal - 16th January 2012

The Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) has acted to ensure the opening round of the 2012 World Rally Championship (WRC) is provided with television and internet coverage by agreeing a contract with Eurosport.

FIA scraps North One Sport’s World Rally Championship contract - 9th January 2012

The International Motorsport Federation (FIA) confirmed last night that it had terminated North One Sport's deal to promote the World Rally Championship after claiming the troubled company had breached its contract.