Tobacco sponsorship is under attack once again in Formula 1 and you will find out why in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have an update on Felipe Massa’s court case, the latest sponsorship deals and more. Motorsport Industry News Apple TV Downloads Surge for F1 Season Opener Viewership for F1’s season opener … Read more
Released NASCAR texts from their antitrust lawsuit are causing legal chaos and you will find out how in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have the details from the first ever F1 Business Summit, how the paddock is the new boardroom and much more! Motorsport Industry News Details From the First F1 Business … Read more
The Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place this weekend and amidst a tourism slump, the race hopes to be a positive tourism note and you will find out why in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on Felipe Massa’s trial, insight from Zak Brown and more. Motorsport Industry News Las Vegas … Read more
The Felipe Massa hearing has concluded after three days of testimony, and you will find out what happened in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on the Alex Palou vs McLaren Racing trial, other significant motorsport legal news and more! Motorsport Industry News Liberty Media F1 Earnings Up … Read more
The FIA has been sued over what are deemed “undemocratic” election rules by presidential candidate Laura Villars and I have the details in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details of how much NASCAR teams are paid to race, the latest motorsport legal developments and more. Motorsport Industry News FIA Sued by … Read more
Formula 1 has placed number nine in the list of top fifty brands of 2025, and I have the details in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on the Alex Palou vs McLaren lawsuit, a surprising addition to the FIA presidential candidate list and much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 … Read more
Felipe Massa is undaunted as he pursues his $82M “Crashgate” lawsuit and you will find out why in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on the F1 rule tweak for 2026 affecting the cost cap, the impact of Liberty Media’s MotoGP deal and much more! Motorsport Industry News FIA Reveal ‘Concessions’ … Read more
The first hearings in the Felipe Massa Crashgate case are set to take place this fall and this week’s Business of Motorsport brings you the details. I also have news of MotoGP’s new TV deal, the economics of F1 tracks, more controversy at the FIA and the latest motorsport legal news. All this and much … Read more
Formula 1 has signed a massive 10-year sponsorship deal with LVMH and that was just one of three major Business of Motorsport stories that happened over the last week. In addition to the LVMH deal, Michael Andretti stepped back from an ownership role with his Andretti Global race team and 23XI Racing and Front Motorsports … Read more
Liberty Media has acquired the commercial rights to MotoGP which means they now own the commercial rights to two global motorsport franchises. It is the headline story in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on the financial boost that Las Vegas received from their inaugural Grand Prix, IndyCar’s ongoing attempts at … Read more
Felipe Massa has gone legal in his battle with the FIA and F1 over the disputed 2008 Singapore Grand Prix highlighting this week’s Motorsport Law Roundup. In the Business of Motorsport Roundup, I have details on the valuation of F1 teams, NASCAR’s NextGen plans and IndyCar team dissatisfaction with the Captain. All this and much … Read more
NASCAR’s blockbuster new media rights deal is the highlight of the week as we look back at the Business of Motorsport. In addition to NASCAR, you will find details about some motorsport-related litigation, whether title sponsorships work in motorsport and how Lexus Racing won the 2023 GTD Pro Manufacturers Championship. All this plus the latest … Read more
The FIA has approved Andretti Global to join the F1 grid, but the teams are standing in their way. How we came to this and why is part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also look at the blockbuster rumors of Apple buying F1 broadcast rights, IndyCar and NASCAR’s 2024 schedules, MotoGP on a … Read more
Honda has consolidated all their motorsport activity, including the US-based Honda Performance Development (HPD) into Honda Racing Corporation. What this could imply is in today’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have more on the ongoing quest of Michael Andretti to join the F1 grid, the continuing saga of Felipe Massa’s legal quest for the … Read more
IndyCar is on a roll as they enter new media negotiations on the back of their best viewing numbers since 2016. It’s all part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also look at the two new racing teams that made Forbes’ list of the World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams, the possible return of … Read more
Hugo Boss is looking to take advantage of F1’s booming popularity as they have ditched Formula E and are now focused on Formula 1. This is all part of this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also bring you details on Liberty Media’s approach to Verstappen’s dominance on track, the legal strategy Felipe Massa is … Read more
The Web3 ecosystem in Formula 1 is accelerating past the sports competition and that is just part of what you will learn about in the Business of Motorsport this week. You will also learn about the incredible reach of F1 and how the series drives cultural change. I have news on a potential new charter … Read more
This week you will learn why some think that a billion-dollar F1 team is a sports investment bargain. It’s all part of the Business of Motorsport. I also bring you details on why the FIA is willing to butt heads with Liberty Media, NASCAR’s new Netflix deal and the state of athlete investing (with some … Read more
Felipe Massa has reportedly taken the first step in potential legal action against Formula 1 and the FIA over the outcome of the 2008 world championship. How this will play out is anybody’s guess, but it is part of the Business of Motorsport this week. I also look at how the Las Vegas Grand Prix … 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
