Motorsport
CEO checklist | The qualities needed to replace Bernie Ecclestone
Many names from both inside and outside Formula One have been mentioned in connection with succeeding Bernie Ecclestone, but there is no one person who can do Bernie Ecclestone’s job in the way he can. Formula One insiders believe a team of senior executives will need to be hired when the time comes to replace him. Matt Cutler reports.
Formula One chief targeting ‘fresh start’ in new Liberty-led era
Formula One’s new chairman and chief executive, Chase Carey, has said that Bernie Ecclestone has been deposed as the figurehead of the sport as the motor-racing series requires a “fresh start” under the stewardship of its new owner, US mass-media company Liberty Media.
FIM appoints Aeschlimann as new CEO
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has appointed Steve Aeschlimann as its new chief executive.
MotorSport Vision acquires Donington Park
UK race circuit operator MotorSport Vision (MSV) has reached an agreement to acquire Leicestershire-based circuit Donington Park.
Formula E receives Chinese investment
The Formula E electric car-racing series has received further fresh investment with the news that Yao Capital, a Chinese private equity firm founded by former basketball star Yao Ming, has acquired a stake in the organisation.
Hungaroring targets MotoGP race in 2018
Officials at the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary, have announced plans to bid to host a MotoGP motorcycling championship event at the revamped track in 2018.
Motorsport Network invests in Formula E shareholding
Automotive digital technology business Motorsport Network has acquired an undisclosed stake in the Formula E electric car-racing series.
F1’s Manor Racing facing collapse after entering administration
Formula One team Manor Racing stands on the brink of collapse after its operating company was today (Friday) placed into administration following a failed takeover approach from an Asian consortium.
World RX takes British round to Silverstone
The World Rallycross Championship has announced plans to form a “motorsport festival” by switching its British round from its traditional home at Lydden Hill to Silverstone, home of Formula One’s British Grand Prix.
Liberty Media aids F1 takeover with $1.55bn in third-party investment
US mass media company Liberty Media has today (Wednesday) unveiled details of an investment initiative worth $1.55bn (€1.45bn) which is designed to aid its takeover of the Formula One motor racing championship.
Sportradar delves into motorsport with MotoGP, signs Norwegian partnership
Sports and betting-related services company Sportradar has entered into partnerships with the MotoGP motorcycling series and Norway’s National Platform, a body set up to combat match-fixing in the country.
Formula One heading back to France in 2018
The Formula One motor racing championship will return to France, it was confirmed today (Monday), after a five-year race deal commencing in 2018 was unveiled in Paris.
WTCC revamps championship and calendar for 2017
The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) has unveiled major reform plans including the addition of a second class for 2017, while the motor racing series’ calendar has been revamped for next season with the addition of races in historic motorsport venues Macau and Monza.
Slovakia replaces Portugal on Endurance World Championship calendar
The calendar for motorcycling’s 2016-17 Endurance World Championship (EWC) has been revised with a new event in Slovakia being added to replace a previously scheduled race in Portugal.
Monza deal confirmed for F1’s Italian GP
Formula One’s Italian Grand Prix will remain at Monza for the next three years after formal confirmation of a new race deal for the historic circuit.
TCR International Series adds four new events to 2017 calendar
The TCR International Series has added four new races to its calendar for the 2017 season, with Georgia set to stage a major motorsport event for the first time.
Montreal’s Canadian GP set to retain place on F1 calendar
The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar next season after the Mayor of Montreal, Denis Coderre, said an agreement in principle had been reached between the motor racing series and local race promoter Groupe Octane.
Question marks surround F1’s future in Southeast Asia
Formula One’s long-term future in Southeast Asia has been called into question after the motor racing series’ chief executive, Bernie Ecclestone, said Singapore was reluctant to extend its race deal and Malaysian stakeholders repeated their stance that the country’s event would not continue beyond 2018.