Pressure is building on the FIA to reduce the cost of racing in their development pyramid and this week in the Driver Development Roundup I have the details on who is applying the pressure. I also have an analysis of the future of the F1 Academy, the Winfield Racing School’s plans for the Middle East … 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
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
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
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
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
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
The CrowdStrike global IT outage last week also affected motorsport and in the Business of Motorsport Roundup this week you will find out how. I also cover the executive turmoil at the Audi and Alpine F1 teams, the future of Formula E and a note of caution for those of you that claim your motorsport … Read more
Toyota is preparing to race hydrogen at Le Mans in 2028 and this week I have a look on how they will go about it. I also have details on Mercedes F1’s latest sustainability report, a new partner for MissionH24 and the exciting future of synthetic fuels in motorsport and beyond. All this and much … Read more
The FIA has introduced TC Lite with the intention of making Touring Car racing more accessible and I have all the details this week. I also have Laguna Seca driving tips from Robert Wickens, how confidence is the key trait of winners and where retired stock cars go to race. All this and much more … Read more
Leadership struggles have stirred trouble at Audi’s F1 project and in this week’s Business of Motorsport you will learn the details. I also have an opinion on how the “F1” film could be F1’s “Barbie moment”, the future of London’s Formula E E-Prix and NASCAR’s international expansion plans. All this plus the latest sponsorship deals … Read more
The Sustainable Motorsport Roundup this week highlights the ongoing challenge of achieving sustainable logistics in motorsport. Though not impossible, these challenges are complex, with opinions divided—some believe progress is too slow, while others feel it’s being impeded. This edition also features a look at the FIA’s sustainability initiatives, the hurdles faced by Formula E, and … Read more
This week you will read about the anatomy of a motorsport sponsorship deal that details why the sponsor got involved and what they get out of it. I also have news about a possible return of Toyota to F1, the differences between owning an F1 and Indycar team and the latest motorsport sponsorship deals and … Read more
NASCAR is exploring electric racing with their brand-new EV and this week you will find out why and what they intend to do with it. You will also find information on Ligier’s hydrogen-powered endurance racer, how Extreme H could herald changes in mobility for society at large and why IndyCar won’t be going all-electric. All … Read more
Extreme H has unveiled their Pioneer 25 hydrogen-powered race car, and you will get all the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have the details on Indycar’s new hybrid power unit, Mercedes F1’s investment in carbon removal initiatives and the latest developments in electric drag racing. All this and more in this … Read more
