Formula E

Formula E Shows Promising Signs of Growth

Formula E Monaco E-prix

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 Hydrogen in Motorsport

MissionH24

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

Legal Drama for Haas F1 at Dutch Grand Prix

Haas F1

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

North Holland Oil and Gas Ad Campaign: Formula 1’s Next Tobacco Ban?

North Holland Oil and Gas Ad Campaign: Formula 1's Next Tobacco Ban?

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

McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1 Conquers Castle Combe

McMurtry Spéirling PURE VP1

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 Under Antitrust Investigation Following Andretti Rejection

Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei

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 on Offsetting His Career Carbon Consumption

Lucas Di Grassi

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

CrowdStrike Global IT Outage Hits Motorsport

CrowdStrike Racing

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 Prepares to Race Hydrogen at Le Mans in 2028

2023 Toyota GR HY Concept

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

FIA Launches TC Lite to Boost Touring Car Accessibility

TC Lite

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 Stir Trouble at Audi’s F1 Project

Audi's F1 Project

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 Challenge of Achieving Sustainable Logistics in Motorsport

Sustainable Motorsport Logistics

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

Anatomy of a Motorsport Sponsorship Deal

Anatomy of a Motorsport Sponsorship Deal

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 Explores Electric Racing

NASCAR EV

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 unveils the Pioneer 25 Hydrogen-Powered Race Car

Extreme H Pioneer 25

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

FG Series Launches the All-Electric FG-Twin

FG Series FG-Twin

The FG Series has launched their all-electric dual-mode FG Twin, a race car that could revolutionize motorsport. Full details can be found in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on EVs conquering Pikes Peak, a sustainable fuel-powered Radical and an insight into the new hybrid Indycar engine. All this and much more … Read more

Hansen Motorsport’s Sustainability Vision

Hansen Motorsport

Hansen Motorsport’s sustainability vision is just one of the highlights of this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. As Susan Hansen explains, “we felt that if we were going to continue racing and having a company, we have to do something that meets our values.” I also have details on a new entrant to race hydrogen at … Read more

IndyCar Goes All in With Fox

IndyCar

IndyCar has gone all in with FOX as a broadcast partner and I have the details and analysis in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on an iconic racetrack for sale, the latest sponsorship and team news and an intriguing look at potential anti-trust questions that Liberty Media may have to … Read more

ACO Unveils Hydrogen-Powered H24 EVO

H24 EVO

The ACO has unveiled their hydrogen-powered H24 EVO and I have the details in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on new hydrogen and eco-friendly ICE engines being developed, SRO going 100% carbon neutral, and should Formula E be worried about F1’s sustainability push? All this and much more … Read more

Intense Negotiations Ongoing for F1 Concorde Agreement

FIA Place de la Concorde

Intense negotiations are ongoing for F1’s Concorde Agreement and this week’s Business of Motorsport will bring you up to speed. I also have news on the continuing debate over the future of the Monaco Grand Prix, Lola’s plans in Formula E and beyond, the future of Liberty and MotoGP and more motorsport-related legal news. All … Read more