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The Incredible Commercial Growth of Formula 1

Formula 1

The incredible commercial growth of Formula 1 headlines this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have the latest drama from the FIA, this week’s motorsport sponsorship deals and bring you up to date on the most recent motorsport legal developments. All this and much more! Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 As … Read more

Cooper Webster Aims to Leverage iRacing for Real-World Racing Opportunities

Cooper Webster

Cooper Webster aims to leverage iRacing for real-world racing opportunities and in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will find out how. I also have an interview with Daniel Morad who talks about his rise through the ranks from kart racing to sim racing, to being full time in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series … Read more

A Chaotic Week in International Motorsport

International motorsport

It was a chaotic week for international motorsport as the impact of American tariffs had the racing world debating what kind of effect they would have on motorsport, a sport that by necessity has an international footprint. Toss in further shake-ups in the governance of the FIA and it was indeed a turbulent week, and … Read more

NASCAR Appoints Steve Phelps as Its First Commissioner

Steve Phelps

NASCAR has appointed Steve Phelps as its first ever commissioner and you will find out what his priorities are in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also cover F1’s alliance with the UK government, the state of IndyCar’s 2026 calendar and the latest motorsport legal news plus much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 … Read more

Motorsport UK’s David Richards Launches Scathing Attack on FIA

Motorsport UK's David Richards and Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Motorsport UK’s David Richards has launched a scathing attack on the FIA and in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup you will learn why. I also have details of Liberty Media’s Formula 1 financial results, NASCAR’s countersuit against Michael Jordan and how racing corvettes makes you a better lawyer. Motorsport Industry News … 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

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

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

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 1 Rocked By More Departures

Formula 1

Formula 1 has been rocked by yet more high profile departures and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out who and why. I also have news on Penske Entertainment purchasing the Long Beach Grand Prix, what’s to come in 2025 for NASCAR and the latest motorsport legal news. All this plus … Read more

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing HQ Raided by FBI

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing HQ

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

Aston Martin F1 Sets Ambitious Goals

Aston Martin F1

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

FIA Formally Open to New F1 Team Applications

F1 Cars on the Grid

As the FIA formally open the process to new F1 team applications, there is the potential that the next few years can see the biggest change to the F1 grid since 2010. It’s all part of a busy week in the Business of Motorsport. Amongst an apparent growing rift between the FIA, Liberty Media and … Read more

Why Ferrari Needs F1 and More Business of Motorsport News

Why Ferrari Needs F1 and More Business of Motorsport News

Ferrari is a great example of how a sports car manufacturer leverages the power of motorsport to sell more cars. This is just one of the stories covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also bring you informed opinion on the legality of driver contracts, new and resurrected racetracks, the riskiest sports sponsorship … Read more