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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

Formula 1 Continues to Grow its Global Fanbase

Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025

Formula 1 continues to grow its global fanbase and in this edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup you will get the numbers. I also have the latest motorsport legal news, sponsorship deals and much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 Formula One’s global fanbase has grown to 826.5 million in 2024 representing a 12% … Read more

Formula 1 Prepares to Race in Thailand

Formula 1 CEO meets Thai PM

Formula 1 is preparing to race in Thailand and this week’s Business of Motorsport has the details. I also have news on IMSA’s expanding digital footprint, why Mercedes’ right to review was successful at the Australian Grand Prix and a profile of Roger Penske. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 Formula One president and chief executive … 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

Formula 1’s Big Reveal

Formula 1 F1 75

Formula 1’s big reveal was held this week. Called F1 75, it featured all the teams and drivers appearing together to reveal their 2025 liveries and I have the reactions in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have the good news for NASCAR from last weekend’s Daytona 500, the corporate mega-deals that could … Read more

Williams Racing Signs Biggest Title Sponsor in Team History

Williams Racing Atlassian deal

Williams Racing has signed their biggest title sponsor in the team’s history and that is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on major developments in Formula 1, NASCAR and IndyCar as well as the latest motorsport legal news and much more. Motorsport Industry News … Read more

Where will F1 Race Next?

F1

Where will F1 race next is one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport. You will find out which countries are in the running and what their chances are of landing a Grand Prix. I also have news on NASCAR’s most recent hit race, how F1 teams will deal with the European … 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

New Motorsport Sponsors Come On Board for 2025

Motorsport Sponsors Mercedes F1 Adidas sponsorship

New motorsport sponsors are announcing their plans for 2025 and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup I have all the deals, partnerships and analysis. I also have updates on the latest motorsport legal news as well as what race teams are planning for the 2025 season. All this and much more as we accelerate … 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

Why Social Media Should Not Be Your Main Point of Contact

Social Media Error

Why social media should not be your main point of contact is just one of the topics covered in this week’s final 2024 edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also find out how Monster Energy selects teams and athletes to sponsor, get details on the PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship and … 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

Defiant FIA President Looks To Alter Federation Governance

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

A defiant FIA president looks to alter the federation’s governance and this week in the Business of Motorsport you will find out what his plans are. You will also learn about F1’s “mascara money”, how IMSA is trying to satisfy 19 car manufacturers as well as the latest sponsorship deals and global race team news. … 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

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

F1 Drivers Demand FIA Transparency

F1 Drivers Demand FIA Transparency

F1 drivers are demanding transparency from the FIA and this week you will see how a debate about swearing has just gotten a lot more interesting. I also have a look at Liberty Media’s plans for MotoGP, how Formula E moved their testing location in 72 hours and the latest on the NASCAR lawsuit with … Read more