Motorsport
F1 team Williams contracts Mercedes’ engines
Formula One team Mercedes will provide fellow constructors Williams with engines from next season under a long-term partnership announced today.
Formula One considers taking live streaming rights in-house – report
Formula One Group is considering removing live streaming rights from official broadcast partners to launch its own online streaming platform, reports Autoweek.
Pirelli ponders pulling out of F1
Formula One’s tyre supplier Pirelli has warned teams that it could exit the sport at the end of the season if a new contract in not agreed soon.
Renault to supply F1 engines to Toro Rosso – report
Formula One team Toro Rosso is set to announce an engine-supplier deal with Renault from next season, according to Sport Bild.
Sportsman and Red Bull form new company to promote WRC
Sportsman Media and Red Bull Media House have formed a new company to market the media rights to the World Rally Championship.
McLaren’s Lowe to make Mercedes move
Paddy Lowe is set to move from Formula One team McLaren to join Mercedes as executive technical director.
BMW quashes Formula One return rumours
German manufacturer BMW has rubbished comments by Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone on its return to the sport.
Ecclestone backed by board
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has received backing from the board to remain the head of the motor sport unless he is convicted for bribery allegations by German authorities.
Silverstone awards Detail hospitality contract
British Formula One home, Silverstone Circuits, has today announced a three-year contract with hospitality provider Detail to design, manage and construct its trackside facilities.
Bangkok announces Formula E Championship candidacy
Bangkok has joined the list of candidate cities bidding to host the new FIA (International Motor Sport Federation) Formula E Championship in 2014.
Honda to make F1 comeback
Honda will make a return to Formula One racing in 2015, following an announcement today on its partnership with McLaren as an engine supplier.