Motorsport
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.
F1 team organisation FOTA is dissolved
The Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) has been disbanded due to the “changing political and commercial landscape” in the motor racing series.
Ecclestone hits back at criticism of US GP scheduling
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at criticism of the scheduling of this season’s United States Grand Prix from a local Nascar race organiser, highlighting the difficulties involved in drawing up a calendar for a “world championship” versus that of a “domestic series”.
Nascar recommits to Mexican series
North American stock car racing series Nascar and Mexican entertainment company Grupo CIE have signed a 10-year agreement for the Mexico-based Toyota Series to continue to operate under the Nascar banner through the 2023 season.
Bernie: The Succession Plan
How do you solve a problem like Bernie Ecclestone?
Constantin’s damages claim against F1 chief is rejected
A damages claim filed by media company Constantin Medien against Bernie Ecclestone was rejected this (Thursday) morning, but a UK High Court judge did say that the Formula One Group chief executive paid a bribe amid the sale of the motor-racing business in 2005.
Lotus F1 and Renault renew engine partnership
Formula One motor racing team Lotus has confirmed an extension of its chassis-engine partnership with French automotive group Renault.
The Road to Change
For the first time, NASCAR has become the majority owner and operator of a circuit, Iowa Speedway. Barry Wilner finds out what plans it has for the venue.
Arabian Nights
The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) celebrates its Formula One 10-year hosting anniversary in April by switching to a night race. Elisha Chauhan finds out the rationale and commercial implications.
Exclusive: Horner ends speculation over Ecclestone succession
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has ruled out replacing Bernie Ecclestone as the sport’s commercial head.
FIA targets new African championships
The FIA, motor sport’s global governing body, is looking at the possibility of encouraging new African championships to develop motor racing across the continent.
Smartphone producer takes stake in Lotus F1
The Yota Devices has acquired a minority stake in Lotus as part of an agreement that will guarantee the smartphone manufacturer branding exposure on the Formula One team’s cars.
Formula E sets up base at Donington Park
Formula E, the International Motorsport Federation’s (FIA) new electric racing series, has announced that its new headquarters and team facilities will be based within the grounds of the Donington Park circuit in the UK.
US court dismisses lawsuit against F1 chief Ecclestone
US private equity firm Bluewaters Communications Holdings has had a $650m (€477.9m) lawsuit against Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone dismissed by the New York Supreme Court, according to the Autoweek website