Formula 1
New Jersey F1 organisers still confident on 2014
Leo Hindery Jr, organiser of the Grand Prix of America, says he remains optimistic that the Formula One race in New Jersey will take place next year despite comments by Bernie Ecclestone that it will be pushed back a season for financial reasons.
Ecclestone writes off 2014 GP of America
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey “is not on the cards” for next year, due to the lack of funding raised by its organisers.
Suzuka secures F1 Japanese GP until 2018
Formula One has extended its contract with managers of the Suzuka circuit for it to remain host of the Japanese grand prix until at least 2018.
Silverstone sold to real estate firm – report
The Silverstone race track – host of Formula One’s British grand prix – has reportedly been sold to a real estate firm.
Sochi GP misses F1 application date
The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has reportedly missed the deadline to apply for its scheduled Formula One grand prix in Sochi next year.
Ecclestone confirms Indian GP dropped for 2014
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and organiser of the Indian grand prix Jaypee Group have confirmed that the race will not take place in the 2014 season.
CVC capitalises on refinancing $2.5bn F1 loan
Private equity firm and Formula One owner CVC has reportedly refinanced a $2.5 billion loan with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Goldman Sachs.
F1 pays just £1m in corporation tax
Formula One paid just £1 million in corporation tax in the UK in 2011 despite profits in excess of £300 million, due to a series of complex tax arrangements, according to The Independent.
F1 owners CVC monitoring Ecclestone case
Formula One owner CVC Capital Partners will monitor CEO Bernie Ecclestone's bribery indictment by German prosecutors.
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.
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.
F1 owners CVC to bid $2bn for IMG
CVC Capital Partners, part owner of Formula One motor racing, is reportedly planning a $2 billion takeover bid of media rights agency, IMG Worldwide, according to Sky News.
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.
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.
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.