Motorsport
Pirelli threatens F1 exit over limited tyre testing
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli has threatened to quit the sport next year, should it not be permitted to test its tyres this winter.
Lord Coe’s firm acquires motor sport agency JMI
Marketing agency Chime Communications has acquired motor sport marketing firm JMI (Just Marketing International), which will become part of Chime’s sports marketing division CSM Sport & Entertainment.
Alain Prost enters team for Formula E
Four-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost has joined forces with Jean-Paul Driot, founder of GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 team Dams, to enter the new Formula E Championship.
Legal action threatens 2013 India F1 race cancellation
India's Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking the cancellation of this weekend's Formula One Indian Grand Prix, because organisers have allegedly not paid entertainment taxes for the 2012 event.
Chandhok: Indian gov should help secure F1 race
Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) president Vicky Chandhok has called on the country’s government to help secure the Indian Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar.
Ward slams FIA election rule changes
International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward has called the body’s election rule change a “huge embarrassment” ahead of December’s vote.
Chicagoland night race returns to Nascar Nationwide
Nascar has revealed next year’s schedule for the its Nationwide Series, which includes the return of a night race at the Chicagoland Speedway after a three-year break.
Nascar approves Air Titan use for 2014
Nascar has decided to make the Air Titan track-drying system available for use at ever Sprint Cup Series race next year.
F1’s India race only sells 20,000 tickets
Formula One’s Indian Grand Prix has so far only sold 20,000 tickets out of the available 68,000 for next weekend’s race, which will likely see Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel crowned World Champion.
British Racing Drivers’ Club names new chairman
The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) has elected John Grant to replace Stuart Rolt as chairman.
PMG invests in motor sport analyst Compelo
Investment firm Progressive Media Group (PMG) has taken a significant ownership interest in motor sports performance data analyst Compelo Limited.
Sauber extends Ferrari engine deal
Formula One team Sauber has extended a deal for Ferrari to supply its engines ahead of next season’s engine format overhaul.
Ward to withdraw FIA presidency for Ben Sulayem
International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward has revealed that he would withdraw his bid for current president Jean Todt’s role should Mohammed Ben Sulayem enter the race.
FIA assures F1 teams of no sole fuel supplier
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has assured Formula One teams that it has no intention of tendering for a sole fuel supplier, despite the proposal being mentioned last week.
Korean GP promoter puts F1 hosting chances at 50-50
The Formula One South Korean grand prix promoter has revealed that its chance of remaining on the 2014 calendar is 50-50.
FIA adds GP of America on provisional calendar
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has approved a provisional calendar for next year’s Formula One season with the inclusion of the Grand Prix of America.
Formula E unveils provisional calender
The FIA-sanctioned Formula E series has unveiled its provisional calendar for its inaugural fully-electric racing championship to be held from September 2014 through to June 2015.
FIA approves Concorde Agreement framework
The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) has formally approved a framework for a new commercial Concorde Agreement with Formula One Group.