Motorsport
Formula E joins forces with Goodform to drive fan engagement
Formula E has appointed sports marketing company Goodform to drive global data growth and fan engagement in the electric car-racing series.
Dorna secures partner for new Moto-e World Cup
Dorna Sports, the commercial rights-holder of the MotoGP motorcycle-racing series, has named Energica as the supplier of the new Moto-e World Cup, which is due to launch in 2019.
Todt re-elected as FIA president
Jean Todt has today (Friday) been re-elected as president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) after standing unopposed for the top position at motorsport’s world governing body.
Punta del Este returns to Formula E calendar
The Uruguayan city of Punta del Este has been added to Formula E’s 2017-18 calendar, replacing a postponed event in São Paulo, Brazil.
FIA ratifies merger of touring car series
The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) motor-racing series has rebranded as the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) through a licensing agreement with rival championship TCR.
TCR series to be incorporated into World Touring Car Championship
The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) motor-racing series is to undergo a rebrand as part of an agreement that is set to herald the end of rival championship the TCR, according to Autosport.com.
Yunfeng Capital invests in Formula E’s future in Greater China
Chinese private equity firm Yunfeng Capital has invested in Enova Holdings, Formula E’s regional partner in Greater China, in a deal that could spur the electric car-racing series’ growth in the region.
Formula E forced to postpone inaugural Brazilian race
The inaugural Brazil ePrix has been postponed for a year by the Formula E electric car-racing series due to issues surrounding the ownership of the planned race venue.
Mercedes chief raises prospect of Formula One exit
Mercedes has become the latest Formula One team to threaten to quit the motor-racing series over proposed changes its new owner, Liberty Media, is seeking to introduce.
Plans revealed for women’s motorsport series
Plans are being drawn up for a new women’s motor-racing series, which could potentially debut in 2019.
Former UN climate chief, F1 legend to chair new Formula E body
Formula E has named former United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres and Formula One legend Alain Prost as members of a newly-formed Global Advisory Board, which will seek to position the electric car-racing series as a key player in influencing the global uptake of electric vehicles and reducing emissions.
TCR launches European series
Global touring car series TCR has confirmed that its Europe Trophy will be upgraded to a fully-fledged international series from next year.
Todt poised to retain FIA presidency
Jean Todt is set to be re-elected as president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) after motorsport’s world governing body confirmed he will face no competition in next month’s elections.
CSM to spread Formula E message
CSM Sport & Entertainment, a division of marketing services group Chime Communications, has been appointed by Formula E to drive the electric car-racing series’ global and local PR.
Formula E chief issues Brexit threat
Formula E chief executive Alejandro Agag has said the electric car-racing series would relocate from its London base if the UK ends up leaving the European Union without a deal on tax and employment.
Silverstone to remain home of MotoGP’s British Grand Prix
Silverstone will remain the long-term home of MotoGP in the UK after sealing a new three-year contract with the motorcycling championship.
Formula 2 expands calendar, ties in with F1
Formula 2 has unveiled an expanded calendar for its 2018 season, with the motor racing series to feature 12 events for the first time since 2012.
WorldSBK adds events in Czech Republic, Argentina
The Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) has released its provisional calendar for the 2018 season, with events in the Czech Republic and Argentina having been added to the schedule.