Motorsport is aiming to become Net Zero and this week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will learn about some initiatives that it hopes will get it there. I also have a look at a very cool project between P1 Fuels and Tilke, recycled E-Fluids and an open test day for junior drivers interested in … Read more
IndyCar has announced a charter system, and its effects are already being felt. Details are in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on why the MotoGP Indian Grand Prix is not on the schedule for 2025, the latest motorsport sponsorship deals and partnerships and a roundup of the latest motorsport legal … Read more
Formula 1 and DHL have cut emissions by 80% using sustainable aviation fuel and in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I have the details. I also look at the impact of fossil fuel advertising in motorsport, Formula E’s activities during New York City’s Climate Week and how a golf tour is reducing GHG emissions caused … Read more
Welcome to part two of a two-part series on the Evolution of F1 Sponsorship by aspiring Motorsport Lawyer, Anirban Aly Mandal. After evaluating stipulations regarding personal sponsors and racing overalls in part one, this article will focus on helmet designs and general sponsor expectations. Helmet Design Apart from race suits, driver helmets are pretty important … Read more
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has had their race shop raided by the FBI and this week in the Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also have details on Toyota joining Supercars, the future of IndyCar and details on the evolution of F1 sponsorship. All this and the latest motorsport sponsorship and … Read more
Hydrogen hot rods are part of a new wave of hydrogen-powered race cars as the battle over sustainable technology in motorsport continues to grow. I also have details on Mercedes F1’s plans for sustainable aviation fuel in 2025, Aston Martin’s work in decreasing the environmental footprint of data and the “Battle of Technologies” in Rallycross. … Read more
Welcome to part one of a two-part series on Sponsorship in Motorsport titled Lessons on the Evolution of F1 Sponsorship by aspiring Motorsport Lawyer, Anirban Aly Mandal. Part one will focus on the stipulations regarding personal sponsors and racing overalls. Sponsorship and sponsor engagement play a crucial role in modern motorsport. Formula One, being … Read more
Aston Martin F1 is setting ambitious goals with two major announcements this week and I have the details in this edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on unrest amongst two NASCAR teams over the new charter agreement, Dale Coyne’s take on his IndyCar charter and the latest motorsport legal developments. … Read more
Formula E is showing promising signs of growth as they just released their year-end numbers, and I have the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have a look at the viability of EV racing according to Nitrocross, a seminar on understanding EV powertrains and how to race your Tesla 3. All this … Read more
What Las Vegas Grand Prix organizers learned from the 2023 race is just part of this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. You will also get analysis of Dorna’s landmark MotoGP deal, who’s blaming who over stalled NASCAR charter negotiations and the latest team news and motorsport sponsorship developments plus much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula … Read more
The challenge of using hydrogen in motorsport is just one of the topics covered in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also look at Misano Circuit’s KiSS initiative, sustainable power at next year’s European Grands Prix and a different kind of rally. All this and more from your source for sustainable high … Read more
There has been a lot of speculation with respect to Renault’s commitment to Formula 1 with their works Alpine F1 outfit. Recently, Renault shut down its Viry-Châtillon factory, marking at least the end of a works Renault engine deal with Alpine. This news came against the backdrop of reports that Alpine would enter into a … Read more
The Haas Formula 1 team found itself embroiled in legal drama during last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, and I’ve got an overview of the situation. In other motorsport legal news, I’ll cover potential complications related to F1 and fossil fuel advertising, F1’s ongoing efforts to protect its IP rights against certain content creators, and a … Read more
Will the recent North Holland oil and gas ad campaign become the next tobacco ban? That is the question asked by one of the articles linked to in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. You will also find about Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’s unwavering sustainability commitment, sustainable fuel developments and a look at next … Read more
This week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup will explore whether an F1 team can achieve a valuation similar to the recent $10 billion valuation of the Dallas Cowboys. I also have news on charter negotiations in both NASCAR and IndyCar, the future of the Supercars calendar and why the Stake F1 team must operate under a … Read more
Mercedes F1 is championing sustainability and are working to decarbonize by 2030. In this issue of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, you will find out how. I also have a progress report on Formula 1’s sustainability progress for the 2024 season so far, how Robert Wickens is pursuing a Formula E career and the latest in … Read more
The prevalence of multi-year contracts among F1 drivers is explained in this issue of the Business of Motorsport. You will also hear why Rwanda thinks they deserve F1, the likelihood of the World Rally Championship returning to America and how IMSA is moving beyond convergence. All this and much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 … Read more
The McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1 has conquered the Castle Combe circuit with the fastest lap ever recorded. This week I have details and video of the innovative fan car in action. I also have details on the partnership between the SMRC Eco Rally Scotland will partner with Carbon Positive Motorsport, a spotlight on the new … Read more
Liberty Media are under an antitrust investigation by the United States Department of Justice following their rejection of the Andretti F1 bid, and I have the details. Elsewhere in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup I have a legal analysis of George Russell’s exclusion from the Belgian Grand Prix, the business challenges facing NASCAR and … Read more
Lucas Di Grassi has explained how he offsets his carbon emissions and this week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will get the details of how. I also have news on the latest Sustainable Circuits Index, the debate on synthetic fuel in Formula 1 and E1’s Blue Impact Championship. Sustainable Motorsport News Formula E’s Lucas … Read more
