Motorsport
FIA investigates WRC timing system
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has launched an investigation into timing and tracking in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Formula E adds Berlin to calendar
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has named Berlin as its 10th stopover for its new Formula E Championship to start next year.
Honda sets up F1 base in Milton Keynes
Japanese car manufacturer Honda is to base its Formula One European headquarters in Milton Keynes to accommodate its return to the sport in 2015.
Circuit of Wales gets council go ahead
A £280 million Circuit of Wales motor sport racetrack in Ebbw Vale, Wales, has been given the go ahead by local councillors.
Ecclestone withdraws Nuerburgring interest
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has withdrawn his interest in buying the insolvent Nuerburgring racing circuit that co-hosts the German grand prix.
MotoGP adds Argentina to its calendar
Argentina’s Termas de Rio Hondo circuit will be added to the MotoGP racing calendar from next year, with the contract lasting until at least 2016.
Moscow to build Formula One track
Russian capital Moscow is due to build a racing track next year capable of hosting a Formula One grand prix by 2016, according to a government official.
Pirelli makes tyre changes for German GP
Pirelli will reportedly change its tyre design for this weekend’s Formula One German grand prix, following multiple failures at Sunday’s British race.
FIA summons Pirelli to meeting – report
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has reportedly summoned Formula One tyre manufacturer Pirelli to a meeting, following multiple tyre failures during the British grand prix.
Monza GP safe on F1 calendar
Italian grand prix organiser ACI (Automobile Club of Italy) today insisted its Monza race will remain on the Formula One calendar.
FIA blocks customised engines in F1
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has reportedly blocked Formula One teams from customising their engines ahead of next season’s engine format changes.
MotoGP extends TT Assen circuit contract
Netherlands-based race track TT Assen has been awarded a contract extension to host MotoGP until 2021.
Ecclestone waives Nuerburgring GP fee
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly waived the €14 million entry fee to allow the insolvent company that owns the Nuerburgring race track to host the German grand prix.
FIA announces motor sport development plans
International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt has announced that the governing body needs to do more to return the European F3 series to its former glory and to help its national associations through funding.
Mercedes and Pirelli escape serious FIA sanctions
Formula One team Mercedes and the sport's tyre supplier Pirelli both escaped heavy FIA (International Motorsport Federation) sanctions following their involvement in last month's controversial tyre test in Barcelona.
Indian GP organisers reject race reports
Indian grand prix organisers have rejected reports that Formula One is to drop their Greater Noida race, after the end of its contract in 2015.
Lotus owners sell 35% stake
Genii Capital, owner of Formula One's Lotus F1 Team, has sold a 35% stake to investment consortium Infinity Racing.