Motorsport
US F1 team entry on course, says Ecclestone
Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has said a new US-based team could join the motor-racing series for the 2015 or 2016 season.
Communique: Castellet, France, February 2014
Flying in a helicopter over the Paul Ricard motor racing circuit, situated in the French village of Castellet between Marseille and Toulon, you really appreciate why motor sport is viewed as one of the most glamorous in the sports industry.
Formula E in talks over New York and Paris races
Formula E chief executive Alejandro Agag has revealed the new motor racing series is in talks to introduce street races in New York and Paris.
World Endurance Championship debating calendar switch
Organisers of motor racing’s World Endurance Championship (WEC) are holding talks to shift its calendar so that it becomes a winter series.
Racing for Change
Elisha Chauhan finds out how one national touring car championship in South Africa has turned into a global solution for affordable racing.
A Winning Cocktail?
Why Martini’s title sponsorship of Formula One team Williams could see other constructors sitting up and taking notice.
IndyCar closing in on Brasilia race deal
US motor racing series IndyCar is set to return to Brazil in 2015 with advanced talks underway for a new race in the capital city of Brasilia.
Ferrari to develop Spanish theme park
Italian automotive marque Ferrari has signed a licencing agreement with PortAventura Entertainment, a subsidiary of European investment group Investindustrial, to build a Ferrari Land theme park outside the Spanish city of Barcelona.
Capricorn to take over Nuerburgring
Motorsport industry supplier Capricorn Group has acquired Germany's Nuerburgring racetrack for more than €100m ($137m).
Alonso leads way in F1 marketability
Ferrari ace Fernando Alonso is the most marketable driver in Formula One ahead of the start of the 2014 season of the motor-racing championship, according to sports marketing company Repucom.
FIA chief committed to driving through F1 budget cap
Jean Todt, president of the FIA, has said motorsport’s global governing body remains focused on introducing a cost cap system into Formula One next year, despite opposition from team owners who believe the concept is unworkable.
Norway’s lawmakers question deal for F1 stake
Norges Bank, which manages Norway’s $850bn (€620bn) sovereign wealth fund, has been told by the country’s politicians to answer questions on its acquisition of a stake in the Formula One motor racing series in May 2012.
Buenos Aires signs off on Formula E race deal
Buenos Aires has formalised its commitment to the new Formula E motor racing championship by signing a three-year race deal.
Craig Company seeks to boost World Endurance Championship in North America
Motor racing series the World Endurance Championship (WEC) has appointed the Craig Company as its permanent representative in the North American territories.
Germany’s Nuerburgring close to securing new owner
An investor group led by Miami-headquartered buyout firm HIG Capital is closing in on a deal to acquire historic German race track the Nuerburgring, according to the Reuters news agency.
F1 set to land in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is set to secure a spot on the Formula One calendar, according to the motor-racing championship’s chief executive, Bernie Ecclestone.
Long Beach to discuss potential return of Formula One
Long Beach officials are today set to debate the merits of returning a Formula One motor racing event to the Californian city.
Ecclestone set to stay on as F1 chief for now
Bernie Ecclestone will not be removed from his role as chief executive of Formula One for the time being at least, according to CVC Capital, the private equity company that operates the motor-racing championship.