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South African Government Backs Kyalami F1 Bid

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

The South African government has backed the bid by the Kyalami circuit to host the South African Grand Prix, bringing an F1 race that much closer to the African continent. Alongside that news I also have the 2026 IndyCar schedule, a surprise FIA presidential candidate and much more in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. … Read more

Everyone Wants a Formula 1 Race

Everyone Wants a Formula 1 Race

Everyone it seems wants a Formula 1 race and this week in the Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out who the latest countries are that want in. I also have details on why Fox is so happy with their IndyCar investment, the debut of a new Canadian Indycar race as well as the … Read more

IndyCar 2026 Calendar Still in Play

Indycar 2025

The IndyCar 2026 calendar is still in play but in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out how it might look. I also have details on who is speaking at the F1 Business summit in Vegas, why McLaren finally signed a title sponsor for their F1 team and much more. Motorsport Industry … Read more

F1 Business Summit to Debut in Vegas

F1 Business Summit

The F1 Business Summit is set to debut in Las Vegas this November on the Thursday before the Las Vegas Grand Prix and I have all the details in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details of why NASCAR feels they pay a higher percentage of its operating income to its teams … Read more

Apple Looking to Increase F1 Relationship in 2026

Apple logo

Apple is looking to increase its F1 relationship in 2026 by winning American broadcast rights and this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup has the details. I also have news on NASCAR’s move to Southern California, the FIA presidential candidacy of Tim Mayer and the latest motorsport legal news. All this and much more! Motorsport Industry … Read more

How F1 Makes Money

F1 Monaco trophy

How F1 makes money is one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. Not only will you learn how F1 makes money, but you will also get an update on all the latest motorsport sponsorship deals, legal news and calendar updates plus much more! Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 Hong Kong … Read more

Doug Boles Discusses the Current State of IndyCar

Doug Boles

Doug Boles discusses the current state of IndyCar and in this edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup you will hear what he has to say. I also have a major motorsport legal development, NASCAR’s plans for Brazil and how F1 team sponsor deals average eight times more than NFL deals. All this and much … Read more

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

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

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

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