Motorsport
Tencent returns to stream F1 in China
Tencent, the digital multimedia company, is back as a Formula 1 rights-holder in China, signing a multi-year deal with the motor-racing series
ESPN adds F1 alternate broadcast with Ricciardo
ESPN, the American broadcaster for Formula 1, has announced an alternate broadcast hosted by Red Bull Racing reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo and actor and F1 fan Will Arnett for the Canadian Grand Prix…
Nascar’s extended KAGR deal sets up ticketing RFP
US stock car racing series Nascar has extended its partnership with technology and consulting services firm Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), with the two parties set to conduct a Request for Proposal (RFP)…
Formula 1 ‘delays’ South African race plans, Belgian GP stays on calendar
Formula 1’s long-running efforts to return a race to South Africa have been thwarted again, according to multiple reports, with the Belgian Grand Prix likely to be given another lifeline.
FIA events to return to Macau
International Automobile Federation (FIA)-sanctioned races will return to Macau’s renowned Guia street circuit for the first time since 2019 following the signing of a new hosting deal.
Sky extends kids-focused broadcast to F1
Pan-European pay-television broadcaster Sky will team up with Formula 1 to co-produce a children’s broadcast for this year’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Honda makes long-term F1 commitment with Aston Martin
Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda has entered into a works partnership with Formula 1 team Aston Martin Racing, with the deal to begin from the 2026 season when new F1 power unit regulations come…
McLaren expands Deloitte association to global level, adds sustainability focus
McLaren Racing has extended its agreement with global professional services company Deloitte in a multi-year renewal that expands the association to a global level
Senior business, motorsport executives seek funding for A1GP rebirth
A group of business and motorsport executives, including English entrepreneur Sir Keith Mills, are said to be working on the resurrection of A1GP, a motor-racing series contested by national teams that…
Dodds to succeed Reigle as Formula E chief
Formula E has announced that Jeff Dodds, chief operating officer at Virgin Media O2, will replace Jamie Reigle as chief executive of the electric car-racing series
F1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix called off amid heavy flooding
This weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will not go ahead due to heavy flooding in northern Italy, Formula 1 announced today (Wednesday).
Yacht brokerage firm Edmiston sponsors Goodwood events
Yacht brokerage firm Edmiston has agreed a sponsorship deal with this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival event.
Extreme E promotes Russell to managing director
Electric off-road racing series Extreme E has promoted its chief marketing officer Ali Russell to the role of managing director
Reigle to depart as Formula E’s CEO
Formula E CEO Jamie Reigle is to step down from his position with the electric car-racing series, with his replacement expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks
Recast to stream Extreme E in 100 countries
Electric off-road SUV motorsport series Extreme E has widened its reach by agreeing a rights deal with Scotland-based streaming platform Recast
Sky Deutschland lifts paywall for two F1 races
Sky Deutschland has announced it will simulcast live coverage of two Formula One races on its YouTube channel as the pay-television broadcaster seeks to honour its free-to-watch obligations in the absence…
Goodwood Festival of Speed signs Pirelli sponsorship
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has agreed a multi-year sponsorship with Pirelli to become the Exclusive Tyre Partner for the annual motorsport festival
Red Bull Racing and Bacardi place focus on Perez-linked Patrón brand in new deal
Red Bull Racing has opened up a new sponsorship category in an agreement with drinks company Bacardi