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Georgiou: Electric GT strategy demonstrates value of Discovery+
Andrew Georgiou, president of Discovery-owned broadcaster Eurosport, tells Adam Nelson about the company's investment in the FIA Electric GT Championship series and describes how the launch of Discovery+ earlier this year has given the company a platform to "connect all the different stories we're telling."
Discovery adds new Electric GT Championship to motorsport events portfolio
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has appointed Discovery and its subsidiary, Eurosport Events, as the promoter for its new FIA Electric GT Championship on a long-term deal
Formula 1 freshens up race weekends with sprint qualifying
Formula 1 is set to replace its traditional qualifying session with a sprint race at three grands prix this season, in an effort to refresh the race weekend and provide more meaningful action
IOC steps into esports with five international federations, game publishers
The International Olympic Committee has this morning announced that it has partnered with five international sports federations, game publishers and DreamHack Sports Games to launch the first-ever, Olympic-licensed…
WePlay to lead digital strategy for 2021 FIA Motorsport Games
The SRO Motorsports Group has appointed the marketing agency, WePlay, to lead the digital strategy and content marketing for the 2021 FIA Motorsport Games
24 Hours of Le Mans delayed to boost attendance chances
The 24 Hours of Le Mans motorsport event has been pushed back by two months until August in order to maximise fan attendance
Todt has ‘no desire’ to seek re-election as FIA president
Jean Todt has insisted that he has no desire to extend his reign as president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) beyond the end of his current term, despite calls from within the organisation
F1 approves $145m team budget cap as returning Dutch GP set for 2021
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has approved a package of cost-cutting measures for Formula 1 that will include a $145m (€131.7
F1 close to agreement on $145m budget cap
Formula 1’s managing director of motorsport, Ross Brawn, has said an agreement is close to being reached that will see the proposed team budget cap set at $145m (€133.7m)
Motorsport Games heads to Marseille for second edition
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has announced that the French city of Marseille, and the nearby Circuit Paul Ricard, will stage the second edition of its Motorsport Games from October 23-25
Goodyear follows WEC tie-up with World Touring Car Cup deal
US-based tyre manufacturer Goodyear has furthered its return to top-level global motorsport by agreeing a three-year deal to become the new official tyre supplier to the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR)
F1 details first sustainability plan
Formula 1 has revealed its first-ever sustainability strategy headlined by an ambition to have a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030 and deliver the world’s first net-zero carbon hybrid internal combustion e…
Extensive broadcast distribution and worldwide streaming for FIA’s Motorsport Games
The inaugural Motorsport Games has commenced in Rome today (Friday), backed by global broadcast coverage for the International Automobile Federation’s (FIA’s) new event.
Cost cap introduced as F1 details 2021 vision
Formula One and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have today (Thursday) revealed the set of new regulations that will seek to overhaul the motor-racing championship from the 2021 season, headlined…
F1 and FIA shed further light on reform plans
Formula One and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have shed further light on the direction they want the motor-racing championship to go from 2021 onwards by revealing the most detailed plan…
WEC finalises 2019-20 calendar with extended Sebring deal
The World Endurance Championship motorsport series has announced that it will return to Florida’s Sebring International Raceway in 2020, completing its calendar for the 2019-20 season.
F1 moves a ‘step closer’ to overhaul plans
The Formula One motor-racing series has said it has taken a “step closer” to overhauling a number of its rules in 2021 following a meeting of key stakeholders in London yesterday (Tuesday).