Motorsport

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has revealed why the Indian grand prix was pulled from next year’s calendar.

The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) has completed a £32 million deal with British commercial property company MEPC, which has taken a 999-year lease on the existing Silverstone Industrial Estate.

International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward will file a complaint to the body's ethics committee about current head Jean Todt’s alleged attempts to distort the election process.

The International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt has confirmed he will stand for re-election in December.

Following the International Motor Sport Federation (FIA)’s president visit to Botswana, the country is reportedly at an advanced stage of gaining FIA full membership.

International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) presidential candidate David Ward has proposed an executive body overhaul, should he win the December elections against current head Jean Todt.

NASCAR has appointed David Hart as its director for sanctioning body International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Communications and the promotion of Nate Siebens to IMSA Communications senior manager.

Former International Motor Sport Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley has criticised his successor Jean Todt for not preventing the financial woes that some Formula One teams are currently dealing with.

David Ward has resigned as director general of the FIA (International Motor Sport Federation) Foundation and confirmed he will challenge current FIA president Jean Todt for the position.

Leo Hindery Jr, organiser of the Grand Prix of America, says he remains optimistic that the Formula One race in New Jersey will take place next year despite comments by Bernie Ecclestone that it will be pushed back a season for financial reasons.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey “is not on the cards” for next year, due to the lack of funding raised by its organisers.

Formula One has extended its contract with managers of the Suzuka circuit for it to remain host of the Japanese grand prix until at least 2018.

The Silverstone race track – host of Formula One’s British grand prix – has reportedly been sold to a real estate firm.

MotoGP organiser Dorna is in talks with Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in a bid to extend its contract to host the Red Bull Indianapolis grand prix past next year.

Actress Pamela Anderson has become owner of the Race Alliance team competing in the FIA (International Motor Sport Federation)’s GT series.

Motor sports marketing agency JMI has appointed Chris Long as vice-president of international client services.