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Pirelli chief floats proposal for major F1 overhaul
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli has put forward a fresh blueprint for Formula One that would revamp the motor racing series’ calendar into three distinct continental blocks.
FIA ups the ante in F1 engine battle by launching search for standard supplier
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has fired the latest shot in its battle to secure a cheaper alternative engine supplier to Formula One’s main manufacturers by commencing the steps towards an official tender process today (Friday).
LeTV steps up to back new China Rally as 2016 WRC calendar revealed
The World Rally Championship (WRC) has put the finishing touches to its 2016 calendar, with Chinese media firm LeTV set to support the return of the motor racing series to its home country.
WRC set to return to Far East as China named on 2016 calendar
The World Rally Championship (WRC) is poised to expand to 14 events for its 2016 season through the return of a Chinese event to the motor racing series for the first time since 1999.
FIA extends partnership with Formula 3 promoter
The International Motorsport Federation (FIA) has struck a deal for Formel 3 Vermarktungs to continue serving as the promoter of its Formula 3 European Championship motor-racing series.
World Rallycross Championship appoints new chief
The IMG agency has announced the appointment of Paul Bellamy as the new managing director of the International Motorsport Federation’s (FIA) World Rallycross Championship (World RX).
Rally GB set to remain on WRC calendar after government backing
Organisers of the World Rally Championship (WRC) have confirmed the British round of the motor racing series is set to remain on its calendar until at least 2018 after the event secured renewed financial backing from the Welsh government.
Racing for Pole Position
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The IT Crowd
When the electric Formula E racing series was first launched, it aimed to plug-in to a new generation of motor sport enthusiasts. Industry experts reveal how successful it was in engaging fans.
Electric Avenue
Formula E’s stakeholders analyse the successes and failures of its innaugural season.
World Rally Championship secures approval for car revamp
The International Automobile Federation’s (FIA) World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has given its approval to a new set of technical regulations that could lead to a major revamp of the cars used in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
WTCC to cut European rounds, moves Qatar finale
The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) is set to reduce the number of European races to four in its 2016 calendar, according to general manager of the motor racing series, Francois Ribeiro.
Strategy Group continues drive to improve F1 show
Formula One’s Strategy Group has given its latest update on plans to shore up the future of the motor racing series, stating that important decisions and “innovative evolutions” have been approved.
FIA launches tender process for new Formula One team
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has commenced a search for a new Formula One team that could join the grid of the motor racing championship as early as next season.
Mercedes chief reveals support for F1 customer cars concept
Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has revealed that Formula One’s current dominant team has been approached by three other constructors over the possibility of acquiring so-called “customer cars”.
Refuelling set to return as F1 seeks to ‘improve the show’
The spectacle of refuelling during pit stops is set to return to Formula One in 2017 as part of sweeping measures designed to “improve the show” put on by the motor racing series.
WRC targets new additions as initial nine events named for 2016 season
World Rally Championship organiser and commercial rights-holder WRC Promoter has proposed an initial nine rallies for inclusion in the 2016 edition of the motor racing series, adding that it is targeting one or two new additions to fill the remaining calendar slots.
Ecclestone proposes women’s championship during F1 race weekends
Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has raised the prospect of a world championship for women staged during the motor racing series’ grand prix weekends, and has played down the prospect of CVC Capital Partners offloading its controlling shareholding in the sport.