Honda making a surprising reversal in F1 highlights this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup as I cover that and other intriguing motorsport developments. I also look at whether the AlphaTauri F1 team is or is not for sale, what it is like running the “greatest spectacle in racing,” the possibility of the return of A1 … Read more
Let’s be perfectly clear, sustainable motorsport is still motorsport through and through. As Michael Andretti stated when asked about his Formula E team, racing is racing. Why do I say this? Because too often I hear the comment that racing using sustainable technologies, especially electric racing, is not real racing because it has “no soul” … Read more
Getting to the Track Sustainably is my occasional column on developments in sustainable transportation that could have some application to motorsport. Since most carbon emissions come from logistics and transportation, this topic is of utmost importance as motorsport works to make itself more sustainable. Here is my May 2023 roundup of some articles you may … Read more
American businesses are embracing Formula 1’s soaring popularity as much as American fans and in this edition of the Business of Motorsport, I bring you the numbers. I also look at McLaren Racing’s call for greater collaboration within motorsport on sustainability, the move to “regionalize” the F1 calendar, Hyundai going to the WEC and how … Read more
(Press Release) Alton (VA), May 18th , 2022 – After months of research and development on the SCR1, the world’s first all-electric amateur touring race car, the Scalar Performance Team is ready to participate in its first National Auto Sport Association (NASA) sanctioned race, during HyperFest’s 3-day weekend hosted at Virginia International Raceway from Friday … Read more
This week the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup documents how vintage, pre-war Bentleys are racing and winning in 2023 using synthetic fuels. While we tend to think of cutting-edge race cars such as Formula E and the H24 project being the face of sustainable motorsport, vintage racing is also getting involved with some eye-opening results. I also … Read more
Is the Miami Grand Prix good for F1 or just another FOMO event? Opinion seems to be divided on this divisive race after only 2 years. In other business of motorsport news, I look at who can legally use the phrase “the greatest spectacle in racing,” a race team whose assets are for sale, the … Read more
Ligier has announced that they will be unveiling a new hydrogen-powered race car at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans as hydrogen starts to make waves in global motorsport. I also look at how Veloce thinks that sustainable blockchain technology can promote sustainable motorsport, the options for the future of WRC propulsion, a draft … Read more
What do brands get out of Formula 1? This week in the Business of Motorsport Roundup I will give you an example so you will understand better. I also have for you the latest on a mysterious new Asian-based team looking to enter F1, how Audi may be ending their customer racing program, the data … Read more
Sustainable fuels are now powering historic race cars as Sebastien Vettel will demonstrate at Goodwood this summer, a development that will only accelerate in the coming years. It is interesting to note that this year, it is estimated that 20% of the cars in action at this year’s Festival of Speed, the 30th edition of … Read more
Spa has committed to sports cars and the WEC for a further 5 years as they face an uncertain Formula 1 future in the Business of Motorsport this week. I also bring you details of how Formula 1 has grown their popularity in the United States, why MotoGP thinks Suzuki will be back, the future … Read more
Sustainable motorsport will have a presence at this year’s 80th Pau Grand Prix, which just goes to show that tradition and sustainability can coexist. In addition to that, this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup is absolutely jam packed. I have news from IMSA, Formula 1, Formula E, Extreme E and the European Truck Racing Championship. I … Read more
Liberty Media is taking a calculated bet that the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will be a success. It is critical that it is a success as they promoting it. In addition to the Law Vegas Grand Prix, here are a couple of more highlights from this week’s Business of Motorsport. All this and much … Read more
This week I bring you details on the electric drag racer that is looking to break a quarter-mile record. In addition to that, you will learn about a 500 horsepower, hydrogen-powered Ford Falcon Futura, the Ducati V21L prototype MotoE electric racing bike, Scalar Performance’s SCR1 all-electric amateur touring race car and NASCAR’s net zero carbon … Read more
303 F1 sponsorship deals and counting. That is the number of sponsors currently in Formula 1 and it shows no signs of declining. In addition to this sponsorship bounty in F1, I have news of how IndyCar is willing to lose money to gain fans in Detroit, more twists, and turns in the Palm Beach … Read more
Sustainable motorcycle racing is prominently featured in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup as both the WSBK and MotoE take the spotlight. The WSBK is switching to sustainable fuels while MotoE should get a bigger spotlight in the world of motorcycle racing as they hit the track with their new electric Ducati racing bikes. I also … Read more
A sponsor lawsuit kicks off this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport and that is not the only motorsport-related legal issue for this week. In addition to the sponsor lawsuit, I look at how Felipe Massa is considering legal action regarding the 2008 F1 season and the infamous “crashgate” incident at the Singapore Grand … Read more
The 2023 Ford GT Mk IV is being released in limited numbers this year and the question must be asked, is this the ultimate track car? In addition to the Ford GT Mk IV, I have a selection of news and developments from various motorsport series around the world including a number of SRO series … Read more
Off-Road racing is often not looked at as closely when it comes to sustainable motorsport initiatives but some of the most innovative solutions can be found in this form of motorsport. This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I look at what is happening in Extreme E and the Dakar and how alternative fuels, and … Read more
Details have started to emerge about the new F1 team hopefuls that have expressed their interest in joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026 and this week I have the details. In addition to new F1 teams, I also look at motorsport topics as far ranging as why the NHRA is feeling optimistic about 2023, … Read more