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The Growing V10 Debate in F1

Honda 3.5 V10 F1 engine

The growing V10 debate in F1 is the highlight of this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup but that’s not all that is covered. I also have news on the LEED certification of Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas, the use of renewable energy at racetracks and the technology behind Extreme H. All this plus much more … Read more

Is NASCAR a Monopoly?

Front Row Motorsports

Is NASCAR a monopoly? That is a question that was recently debated, and you can listen to the debate in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have the name of the new track for the Spanish Grand Prix, a look inside the Formula E offices and the latest motorsport sponsorship deals and partnerships. … 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

Hearings in Massa Crashgate Case to Take Place This Fall

Crashgate

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

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

General Motors Commits To F1 Without Andretti

General Motors Cadillac F1 Team

General Motors has committed to F1 without Michael Andretti and in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport you will find out why. I also have news on yet more firings at the FIA, the impact of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and whether AI can threaten or enhance a motorsport lawyer’s job. Motorsport … Read more

Racing Toward a Greener Future: Reflections on COP29’s Transport Day

Cop29 Julia Palle

A sometimes contentious COP29 recently concluded, and Formula E VP of Sustainability Julia Pallé reflects on both her optimism and concern after participating in COP29’s Transport Day. This week I also have an update on what has been happening with Electric GT since it was announced in 2021. I also have more great advancements in … Read more

F1 Sponsors Go All In At Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Sponsors Glenfiddich

F1 sponsors have gone all in at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and you will get plenty of examples in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also cover the latest on the potential future of Liberty Media, why Roger Penske bought the Long Beach Grand Prix and MotoGP’s new look. All this plus the … 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

IndyCar Wants To Race in Mexico Too

IndyCar Pato O'Ward Fans

IndyCar wants to race in Mexico just like NASCAR and Formula 1 and in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport, you will find out why. I also have analysis of whether the F1 cost cap is working, the latest on the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports lawsuit with NASCAR and are Las … Read more

IndyCar Announces Charter System

IndyCar

IndyCar has announced a charter system, and its effects are already being felt. Details are in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on why the MotoGP Indian Grand Prix is not on the schedule for 2025, the latest motorsport sponsorship deals and partnerships and a roundup of the latest motorsport legal … Read more

What Las Vegas Grand Prix Organizers Learned from 2023

Las Vegas Grand Prix

What Las Vegas Grand Prix organizers learned from the 2023 race is just part of this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. You will also get analysis of Dorna’s landmark MotoGP deal, who’s blaming who over stalled NASCAR charter negotiations and the latest team news and motorsport sponsorship developments plus much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula … 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

MotoGP Goes Retro to Celebrate 75th Anniversary

MotoGP HRC Castrol

MotoGP has gone retro to celebrate their 75th anniversary and you will get a chance to see some of the retro liveries in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on the turmoil at Alpine F1, the Rally di Roma Capitale’s WRC aspirations and how Michael Schumacher’s Benetton contract demonstrates the importance … Read more

Arbitration Panel Clears Haas F1 of Contract Breach with Uralkali

Haas F1

A Swiss arbitration panel has cleared Haas F1 of breaching their contract with Nikita Mazepin sponsor Uralkali but must refund the portion of the sponsor fee attributable to the time after the contract was lawfully terminated. This is just one of the cases covered in this week’s Motorsport Law Roundup as part of the Business … 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

Liberty Acquires MotoGP Commercial Rights

MotoGP

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

Battle for the Long Beach Grand Prix

Long Beach Grand Prix

There is a battle for control of the Long Beach Grand Prix between IndyCar and NASCAR and this week it is part of the Business of Motorsport. Also, this week you will find news on how the Las Vegas Grand Prix is planning changes for 2024, why the FIA President feels people are attacking him … Read more

More Uncertainty Over Audi F1 Bid

Audi F1 Airbox

More uncertainty is clouding the Audi F1 bid as yet another top-level executive leaves the manufacturer. Whether they continue with their F1 plans or not is part of this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport. I also look at the finances of F1 and the teams that race in it, NASCAR’s new breed of … Read more

NASCAR Builds on 2023 Momentum

NASCAR Daytona 500

NASCAR is building on their 2023 momentum as they go into the Daytona 500 this weekend and it is all part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also highlight questions over F1’s Super Bowl strategy, the rise of online betting sponsors in F1, IMSA’s Innovation Technology Forum and intellectual property protection in motorsport. All … Read more