International Automobile Federation (FIA)
Formula E sets up base at Donington Park
Formula E, the International Motorsport Federation’s (FIA) new electric racing series, has announced that its new headquarters and team facilities will be based within the grounds of the Donington Park circuit in the UK.
Nascar team boss seeks F1 entry
Gene Haas, co-owner of Nascar motor racing team Stewart-Haas, has entered an application to launch a new American Formula One team through his Haas Racing Developments outfit.
Pirelli races away with Formula One extension
Pirelli has announced a three-year extension to its status as the exclusive supplier of tyres to the Formula One motor racing championship.
Austrian GP gets green light for F1 return
The Austrian Grand Prix’s return to the Formula One calendar has been confirmed after local authorities gave their approval for their event.
Ferrari chief sceptical over Formula One cost cap
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has expressed his doubts that a cost cap will be the correct method to address escalating spending in the Formula One motor racing series.
FIA launches search for potential new F1 team
The FIA, motorsport’s global governing body, has launched a tender process seeking expressions of interest from would-be new teams for a potential slot on the Formula One grid from the 2015 or 2016 season of the motor racing championship.
F1 renews efforts to introduce budget cap
Formula One will again attempt to introduce a budget cap from the start of 2015, as the motor racing series announced controversial plans to revamp its season finale.
Todt re-elected as FIA president
Jean Todt has been re-elected for a second four-year term as president of the FIA, the governing body of world motor sport.
Bahrain confirms 2014 F1 night race
Organisers of Formula One’s Bahrain grand prix plan to host the event as a night race from next season onwards.
Indian Moto3 team joins Formula E
Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the Mumbai-based $16.2 billion conglomerate Mahindra Group, has become the eighth team to join the new FIA (International Motor Sport Federation) Formula E Championship.
Ecclestone: Christian Horner “ideal” successor
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has named Red Bull team principal Christian Horner as the ideal candidate to succeed him when he steps down.
F1’s Circuit of The Americas CEO resigns
The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) CEO Steve Sexton has resigned, with its president Jason Dial assuming the role.
Limelight agency hires Mercedes F1 marketer
Engagement agency Limelight Sports has hired Mercedes Formula One team’s digital marketer Lucien Bigois to its marketing department.
Formula One owner delays market floatation
Formula One owner CVC Capital has postponed its plans to float the sport on the market.
CVC to fire Ecclestone if guilty of corruption
CVC Capital co-founder Donald Mackenzie has revealed that the Formula One majority shareholder will fire Bernie Ecclestone should he be found guilty of corruption.
European Rally calendar sees four changes
The European Rally Championship (ERC) has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2014 season, which includes four changes from this year.
Audi joins Formula E line-up
Car manufacturer Audi, with its racing arm Abt Sportsline, has entered a team into the International Motor Sport Federation (FIA)’s new Formula E Championship, becoming the seventh constructor to do so.
David Ward withdraws FIA presidential bid
International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward has withdrawn his campaign a month ahead of elections, leaving current president Jean Todt unopposed.