Motorsport
Nascar unveils new series of races through early August in revised schedule
US stock car racing series Nascar has announced a third installment of races in its revised 2020 schedule in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic, unveiling planned events through the first weekend…
Round-Up: Adidas rebounds in China, Spurs take loan, IWF corruption report, and more
Adidas returned to year-on-year revenue growth in China in May, as sales rebounded quicker than expected after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted
Gfinity and Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management to launch new esports championship
Esports and gaming solutions provider Gfinity has signed a five-year deal with Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management (ADMM), operator of Formula 1’s annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, to design, develop and deliver a…
Round-Up: Esports fed appoints commercial commission, MotoGP Asian races decision, CAA signs ‘The Leech’, and more
The Singapore-based Global Esports Federation has appointed a Brand, Marketing, Commercial and Communication Commission featuring an array of experienced sports industry executives
NHRA drag racing to return this summer with limited fans
The National Hot Rod Association drag racing circuit has announced it will return to live competition in July with back-to-back events at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, with limited spectators…
IndyCar lands exclusive beIN deal in Mena region and Bandeirantes renewal
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has acquired exclusive rights to motor racing’s IndyCar series across 24 territories spanning the Middle East and North Africa.
The Memento Group eyes new sports after establishing F1 business
UK-based sports memorabilia business The Memento Group is looking to expand into more sports after establishing its F1Authentics.com platform.
The Memento Group launched F1Authentics
Returning F1 has no plans to open up free-to-air coverage
Formula 1 does not plan on increasing its free-to-air television coverage of the motor-racing series when it returns next month, despite events being held behind closed doors
Champion signs World RX deal, Toyota takes leading role with WRC esports
The World Rallycross Championship has named Champion Lubricants as its Official Lubricant Partner for the forthcoming 2020 season and in 2021
Nascar Cup Series poised to return to Nashville in 2021
US stock car racing series Nascar is poised to make its long-awaited return to Nashville next year, according to multiple reports
Round-Up: F1 ‘will continue’ after a positive Covid-19 test, Top 14 season terminated, Team WE-Madame Figaro tie-up, PSL crisis, and more
Formula One will not cancel a race this season even if a driver tests positive for Covid-19, series chief executive Chase Carey has said - BBC
Tencent agrees data deal with Motorsport Network
Chinese digital giant Tencent will get a motorsport statistics and results feed from media group Motorsport Network under a new, two-year deal
Formula 1 unveils schedule for European season launch
Formula 1 has today (Tuesday) confirmed that its 2020 season will commence in Austria next month, part of an eight-race European swing as it maintained its ambition to stage between 15 to 18 races in total
Japanese MotoGP race cancelled
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the Japanese MotoGP, which was set to take place on October 16-18 at Motegi
F1 given approval for Austrian season start
The Austrian government has given Formula 1 the green light to commence its 2020 season behind closed doors with two races at the Red Bull Ring, while Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix, is also…
Round-Up: J-League restart, Nike and Adidas show solidarity, Ferrari plans Asia-Pac academy, and more
Japanese football's J-League is to resume first division matches on July 4, with the second and third divisions starting on June 27. Matches will be played behind closed doors
MotoGP cancels events in UK, Australia
The MotoGP motorcycling series has announced the cancellation of this year’s British and Australian grands prix as its calendar continues to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Williams considers sale of F1 team, ROKiT sponsorship to end
Williams is considering a partial or full sale of its Formula One motor-racing team, with the company also announcing that it has served notice to end its title sponsorship agreement with telco ROKiT