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Rallying, endurance racing replace Formula E as Audi’s focus
German automotive manufacturer Audi has announced it will end its works commitment to electric racing series Formula E to pivot its motorsport strategy to rallying and endurance racing, starting with the…
Eurosport, Ford create motorsport content series in digital marketing tie-up
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has teamed up with Ford to launch ‘Bring on Tomorrow’, a new digital content series that will investigate future innovations in motorsport as part of a wider mar…
Iqoniq extends motorsport footprint with Envision Virgin Racing tie-up
Envision Virgin Racing, the UK-based Extreme E team, has become the latest rights-holder to sign an agreement with the fan engagement app Iqoniq
Band lands Brazilian Stock Car rights for five years from 2021
Brazilian commercial broadcaster Band has acquired exclusive domestic rights to Stock Car Brasil for five years, from 2021 to 2025
Extreme E targets young audiences with Huya streaming deal in China
Electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E has agreed a rights deal with Chinese live streaming platform Huya ahead of its inaugural season in 2021
Formula E secures multiyear US broadcast deal with CBS Sports
Formula E and US network CBS Sports have announced a multiyear partnership to broadcast the all-electric racing series live across various platforms.
W Series names ex-Premier League marketing head Edmondson as CCO
Craig Edmondson, the former chief executive of esports at online global fitness platform Zwift and previously the Premier League’s head of marketing, has become chief commercial officer at W Series, t…
Brazilian Grand Prix set to remain in São Paulo
The Brazilian Grand Prix looks set to remain at the Interlagos circuit in São Paulo after local politicians claimed a new five-year contract had been agreed with Formula One.
Discovery’s Metro to showcase Pure ETCR on free-to-air TV
Metro TV, the Discovery-owned free-to-air channel, is to broadcast coverage from the first full season of Pure ETCR, the electric touring car racing series launched earlier this year by Discovery-owned…
Globo resumes F1 rights talks as Rio Motorsports deal ended
Media rights to Formula One are back on the market in Brazil after a long-term deal with the Rio Motorsports business was ended just two months after being announced
W Series announces F1 tie-up including eight support races in 2021
All-female motorsport competition the W Series has announced a major expansion to its relationship with Formula 1 that will see it return with support races at eight grand prix weekends in 2021
Formula One unveils biggest-ever calendar for 2021
Formula One yesterday published a provisional calendar for its 2021 season, with a record-high 23 races.
One race remains to be confirmed, in April
Vietnam GP dropped from F1 calendar for 2021
Vietnam's first Formula One Grand Prix, which was due to take place in 2021 after being postponed this year because of the pandemic, has been removed from the motor-racing series' calendar
Formula 1 pumps brakes on Miami Grand Prix due to Covid-19
The Miami Grand Prix is widely expected to be put on hold until 2022 at the earliest by Formula 1 owners Liberty Media due to the ongoing effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Formula E formalises Extreme E relationship with minority shareholding
Formula E has made a strategic investment in Extreme E, formalising the close relationship that already exists between the two electric racing series
Round-Up: Rugby World Cup records, Olympic torches tour Tokyo, Virus hits Fiji’s Nations Cup squad and more
Two torches that will be used in the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays at the postponed Tokyo Games next summer have started an eight-month tour of Tokyo
Telefónica suffers pay-TV subscriber dip, galvanised by sports rights fee reductions
Spanish telco Telefónica has reported a small fall in Spanish pay-television subscribers but has expressed confidence in its future financial stability thanks to reductions in recent premium sports rights …
Nascar, WynnBET complete Virginia-focused sports betting partnership
US stock car racing series Nascar has announced a multiyear sports betting partnership with WynnBET, which has been designated an authorized gaming operator of the organization
Extreme E tops up international distribution with Irish TV deal
Electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E has agreed a rights deal in Ireland with Virgin Media Television.
The agreement comprises live and highlights rights as the new series begins in 2021
Extreme E delays season start, drops Nepal for Patagonia
Electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E has confirmed the calendar for its inaugural season in 2021, which will start six weeks later than planned and feature a race in Patagonia after plans for…
Ten retains Formula 1 coverage despite Supercars loss
Free-to-air broadcast coverage of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship in Australia will continue to be shown on commercial broadcaster Ten next year
Michael Jordan’s Nascar Cup Series team named 23XI Racing
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin's new Nascar Cup Series team has been unveiled as 23XI Racing.
The name, pronounced twenty-three eleven, honors the No.
Rosberg set to resume Hamilton rivalry with launch of Extreme E team
Former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has announced that he is to launch his own team in the Extreme E electric off-road racing series
SuperCharge electric motor-racing series unveiled
SuperCharge, a new motorsport competition based on electric road cars and hosted by cities in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the US, is planned to start in 2022