Motorsport
Dorna chief calls for overhaul in WorldSBK vision
Dorna Sports chief executive Carmelo Ezpeleta has said he wants to return the Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) to its original vision of production motorbikes and associated rules in a bid to set it apart from fellow motorcycling series MotoGP
Formula One hires Virgin Media exec as marketing chief
The Formula One motor-racing series has today (Thursday) announced its latest senior hire by appointing Ellie Norman as head of marketing
Government rejects funding request from Circuit of Wales
The troubled Circuit of Wales development has today (Tuesday) suffered a major blow after the Welsh government rejected a request for more than £200m (€225.9m/$253.1m) in taxpayer-funded guarantees.
Lad culture | Sport Bible’s deal with Force India points to a new direction for Formula One
Force India's deal with Sport Bible could be a precursor to Formula One establishing a new relationship with social media. Andy Fry finds out more.
FIA opens new category with Intercontinental Drifting Cup
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has opened up to a new category of motorsport with drifting’s first international competition to be staged in the discipline’s heartland, Japan, later this year.
Machine heads | IMG’s SpeedMachine Festival mixes cars, food, music and gaming
SpeedMachine, the new Silverstone rallycross motorsport festival from WME | IMG, mixes the best of cars, music and food. Ben Cronin asks if there is an appetite for this kind of event.
Three new locations added as Formula E confirms 2017-18 calendar
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has confirmed the calendar for the 2017-18 season of the Formula E electric car-racing series, with new events to be held in Brazil, Chile and Italy.
Sports Authority of Thailand claims MotoGP race deal
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has said it has agreed terms on a three-year deal to stage a round of the MotoGP motorcycling championship from 2018.
Formula E furthers green efforts with UN Environment partnership
The Formula E electric racing series has signed a multi-year partnership with the UN Environment division of the United Nations in an effort to further boost its drive to raise the profile of alternative energy solutions and the increased uptake of electric vehicles.
Formula E eyes new markets with proposed calendar changes
Chile, Brazil and Italy are reportedly set to host a Formula E event for the first time next year, while the electric car-racing series has also opted not to return to London.
MotoGP to launch esports championship
The MotoGP motorcycling championship has announced the launch of an esports series, which will debut this year ahead of a full roll-out in 2018.
Bidders line up for Supercars Championship
Australian motor-racing series the Supercars Championship has been placed up for sale with five entities reportedly interested in striking a deal.
Todt to seek re-election as FIA president
Jean Todt has announced that he will stand for a third term as president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
Formula One to launch Fan Festival concept
The Formula One motor-racing championship has announced it will launch a new Fan Festival initiative at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
MotoGP targeting 2019 launch for electric series
Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive of Dorna Sports, MotoGP’s commercial rights-holder, has said the motorcycling series is planning on introducing all-electric races to its calendar of events in the near future.
Formula One makes Sky exec latest major hire
The Formula One motor-racing championship has hired Yath Gangakumaran, an executive with its UK broadcast rights-holder Sky Sports, as its global head of strategy.
World Rallycross Championship extends deal with Portuguese event host
The Montalegre RX circuit in northern Portugal will continue to stage a World Rallycross Championship event for the next five years after extending its hosting agreement with the motor-racing series.
Rome set for Formula E entry
The Italian capital of Rome looks set to host a leg on the Formula E electric car-racing circuit after city officials agreed to approve permits to stage a race.