Business of Motorsport

Where will F1 Race Next?

F1

Where will F1 race next is one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport. You will find out which countries are in the running and what their chances are of landing a Grand Prix. I also have news on NASCAR’s most recent hit race, how F1 teams will deal with the European … Read more

Formula E is the Most Important Motorsport on the Planet

Formula E 2025 Mexican E-prix

Formula E is considered by some to be the most important motorsport on the planet and in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also have news on Ferrari’s work towards being more sustainable, how F1 tires can contribute to energy production and what Ford has in mind … Read more

Formula 1’s Green Revolution

Formula 1 Net Zero 2030 Logo

Formula 1 is not only the fastest motorsport in the world, but also one of the most important laboratories of innovation in the automotive industry. Over the past decades, the development of technology in F1 has repeatedly set the direction for civilian motoring. Currently, one of the greatest challenges facing the sport is to reduce … Read more

IMSA is Attracting New Manufacturers and Fans as Positive Momentum Continues

IMSA Rolex 24 2025

IMSA is attracting new manufacturers and fans as it launches its 2025 season and in this week’s Business of Motorsport you will get an idea of why the positive momentum is continuing. I also have details on three bids for a South African Grand Prix, the latest sponsorship deals and partnership news and get ready … Read more

MissionH24 H24EVO Switches to Liquid Hydrogen Storage for 2026 Debut

MissionH24 H24EVO

The MissionH24 H24EVO prototype has switched to liquid hydrogen storage ahead of its 2026 debut and in this edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also have details on the revolutionary Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype, what NASCAR plans for their EV in 2025 and much more! Sustainable Motorsport News Goodwood … Read more

South African Grand Prix Bid Officially Launched

South African Grand Prix Kyalami Circuit Logo

A South African Grand Prix Bid has officially been launched and in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport I have all the details. I also have news of the recent changes to the FIA’s sporting code; the latest sponsorship deals as well as the potential commercial implications over the recent conflict between the … Read more

Extreme H Opens Up Development to Entice Manufacturers

Extreme H Pioneer 25

Extreme H has opened up development on their new Pioneer 25 race cars to entice manufacturer involvement and you will find the details in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have updates from Motorsport UK on their sustainability initiatives, the possibilities of Formula E racing in Toronto and much more! Sustainable … Read more

Nile University of Nigeria Motorsport Club Aims to Promote Motorsport in Nigeria

Nile University of Nigeria Motorsport Club logo

The Nile University of Nigeria Motorsport Club aims to promote motorsport in Nigeria and in this interview, founder Abdul-Samad Lawal explains how. He discusses the goals for the club, their plans for sim racing and their mission to encourage and develop motorsport in Nigeria. Motorsport Prospects: What is the status of the club? Abdul-Samad Lawal: … Read more

New Motorsport Sponsors Come On Board for 2025

Motorsport Sponsors Mercedes F1 Adidas sponsorship

New motorsport sponsors are announcing their plans for 2025 and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup I have all the deals, partnerships and analysis. I also have updates on the latest motorsport legal news as well as what race teams are planning for the 2025 season. All this and much more as we accelerate … Read more

The Rise of Synthetic Fuel in Motorsport

Synthetic Fuel in Motorsport

The rise of synthetic fuel in motorsport is the topic of a few of the articles I link to in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on the use of hydrogen technology in Dakar 25, the SCCA’s plans for racing EVs and much more! Sustainable Motorsport News Towards the … Read more

Rwanda Works to Bring F1 Back to Africa

Rwanda F1 bid meeting

Rwanda is working to bring a Grand Prix to Africa and you will find out the details in the last Business of Motorsport Roundup of 2024. I also have details on the controversial FIA governance change, the latest developments in motorsport law and the sponsorship deals and partnerships that were announced this week. All this … Read more

Why Lola Chose Formula E

Lola Cars Formula E Team Testing

Why Lola chose Formula E for its return is the headline topic in this last Sustainable Motorsport Roundup of 2024. You will also get an update on the progress made by Carbon Positive Motorsport, the complication of Formula E’s Pit Boost and much more. Sustainable Motorsport News The Race explains why the new owner of … Read more

Formula 1 Prepares for 2026

Formula 1 2026 Car Side View

Formula 1 is preparing for 2026 and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out how. I also have details of the latest FIA World Motor Sport Council decisions, a peek at the new IndyCar chassis and the latest developments in motorsport law. (Updated to include the passage of the FIA governance … Read more

Formula E Needs to Move Away from City Circuits with Gen4 Car

Formula E Brazil 2024

Formula E may need to move away from city circuits with their upcoming Gen4 car and in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. You will also find out how the series is reducing the carbon footprint of their freight, find out about the tech behind Extreme H and get the chance … Read more

Defiant FIA President Looks To Alter Federation Governance

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

A defiant FIA president looks to alter the federation’s governance and this week in the Business of Motorsport you will find out what his plans are. You will also learn about F1’s “mascara money”, how IMSA is trying to satisfy 19 car manufacturers as well as the latest sponsorship deals and global race team news. … Read more

Racing Hydrogen With Bosch, Ferrari & Alpine

Racing Hydrogen-Powered Alpine Alpenglow HY4

Racing hydrogen is in the works for Bosch, Ferrari and Alpine and this week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you get to hear about their plans and aspirations. I also have details on how F1 is driving positive advances for a more sustainable future, some interesting hydrogen technology that Toyota is testing and how pit … Read more

General Motors Commits To F1 Without Andretti

General Motors Cadillac F1 Team

General Motors has committed to F1 without Michael Andretti and in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport you will find out why. I also have news on yet more firings at the FIA, the impact of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and whether AI can threaten or enhance a motorsport lawyer’s job. Motorsport … Read more

Racing Toward a Greener Future: Reflections on COP29’s Transport Day

Cop29 Julia Palle

A sometimes contentious COP29 recently concluded, and Formula E VP of Sustainability Julia Pallé reflects on both her optimism and concern after participating in COP29’s Transport Day. This week I also have an update on what has been happening with Electric GT since it was announced in 2021. I also have more great advancements in … Read more

F1 Sponsors Go All In At Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Sponsors Glenfiddich

F1 sponsors have gone all in at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and you will get plenty of examples in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also cover the latest on the potential future of Liberty Media, why Roger Penske bought the Long Beach Grand Prix and MotoGP’s new look. All this plus the … Read more

Canadian Grand Prix Rescheduled for 2026 to Rationalize F1 Calendar

Canadian Grand Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix has been rescheduled to earlier in May for 2026 as part of Formula 1’s switch to a more geography-based calendar and I have the details this week. I also have an article that looks at Formula 1’s influence in the location of COP29, a new podcast from Hansen Motorsport and a … Read more