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Alex Palou Ordered to Pay McLaren $12M Over Contract Breach

Alex Palou

Alex Palou has been ordered to pay McLaren $12M over a contract breach case and I have all the details in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on Christian Horner’s interest in Alpine, the latest motorsport sponsorship deals and who owns biometric data in F1? Motorsport Industry News Christian Horner in … Read more

Apple Leverages Its Ecosystem to Redefine F1 Coverage in the U.S.

Apple F1 Partnership

Apple is preparing a sweeping overhaul of how Formula 1 is presented to U.S. audiences, using the full weight of its ecosystem to deliver a more immersive, technology-driven viewing experience and this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup has the details. I also have comprehensive motorsport legal analysis, the latest sponsorship deals and much more. Motorsport … Read more

Breaking Down the True Costs of Running a Race Team

Race Team Abt Sportsline

The costs of running a race team in the DTM is just part of this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have the seven big questions facing the motorsport industry in 2026, private equity in Formula 1 and more. Motorsport Industry News Seven Big Questions Facing the Motorsport Industry in 2026 From leadership upheaval … Read more

Steve Phelps Out as NASCAR Commissioner

Steve Phelps

Steve Phelps is out as NASCAR commissioner, reportedly a consequence of the fallout from a turbulent anti-trust trial. In the first Business of Motorsport Roundup of 2026, you will find out what led to his departure, explore the surge in F1 team valuations, unpack the latest motorsport legal developments, and cover plenty more shaping the … Read more

New F1 Concorde Agreement Signed

Concorde Agreement

A new Concorde Agreement has been signed in Formula 1, and I have the details in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on F1 prize money, why the value of NASCAR charters are going up and much more. Motorsport Industry News Ben Sulayem Re-Elected as FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has … Read more

NASCAR Settles Antitrust Case Mid-Trial

NASCAR team owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin

NASCAR has reached a mid-trial settlement in its antitrust case with the 23XI and Front Row teams. In this edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup, I share some analysis and my thoughts on the outcome. You’ll also find details on Formula 1 driver salaries, the growing interest in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and … Read more

NASCAR Texts Cause Legal Chaos

NASCAR Texts

Released NASCAR texts from their antitrust lawsuit are causing legal chaos and you will find out how in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have the details from the first ever F1 Business Summit, how the paddock is the new boardroom and much more! Motorsport Industry News Details From the First F1 Business … Read more

How Mental Performance Can Change a Career

Mental Performance + Ella Hakkinen

How mental performance can change a career is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on a female driver shootout, what it’s like to try to become a professional race car driver and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How to Win in Life & … Read more

Average F1 Team Valued at $3.42 Billion

F1 Team

The average F1 team is now valued at $3.42 billion, and you will find out why in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have a peak at Audi’s F1 car for 2026, the latest sponsorship deals and developments in motorsport law plus much more. Motorsport Industry News F1 Team Values: Ferrari … Read more

Felipe Massa Hearing Concludes Three Days of Testimony

Felipe Massa heads to court

The Felipe Massa hearing has concluded after three days of testimony, and you will find out what happened in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on the Alex Palou vs McLaren Racing trial, other significant motorsport legal news and more! Motorsport Industry News Liberty Media F1 Earnings Up … Read more

Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport Concept Starts Testing Program

Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport Concept

The Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport Concept has started its track testing program, and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have some racecraft tips, calendar news and race drive opportunities! Racecraft Tips & Techniques How Racing Karts Reinforced Driving Fundamentals For Just $100 J.G. Pasterjak of Grassroots … Read more

FIA Sued Over “Undemocratic” Election Rules

FIA Flag

The FIA has been sued over what are deemed “undemocratic” election rules by presidential candidate Laura Villars and I have the details in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details of how much NASCAR teams are paid to race, the latest motorsport legal developments and more. Motorsport Industry News FIA Sued by … Read more

Apple Goes All In On F1

Apple TV + F1 partnership

Apple goes all in on F1 and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup I have the analysis on the implications of the move. I also have details on newfound investor interest in MotoGP teams, the state of F1 governance and the latest motorsport legal news. Motorsport Industry News Apple becomes broadcast partner for Formula … Read more

Porsche Drops Out of WEC

Porsche 963

Porsche has dropped out of WEC, and this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup brings you the details and the analysis. I also have a look at the finances of the Singapore Grand Prix, how Mercedes F1 made their fortune and why the election of the FIA president is a foregone conclusion. All this and much … Read more

Formula 1 Ranked 9 in Top 50 Brands of 2025

F1 Logo

Formula 1 has placed number nine in the list of top fifty brands of 2025, and I have the details in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on the Alex Palou vs McLaren lawsuit, a surprising addition to the FIA presidential candidate list and much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 … Read more

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

Porsche Argues for Sportscar Convergence

Porsche

Porsche is arguing for sportscar convergence at the top level while its own program faces financial pressure. This is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on whether Liberty Media intends to sell F1, two blockbuster motorsport sponsorship deals and much more! Motorsport Industry News … 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

Opportunities in Race Driver Development

Race Driver Development

Opportunities in race driver development highlight this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice from Oscar Piastri, the Williams Racing Driver Academy mid-season progress report and three driver journeys you can take inspiration from. Becoming a Professional Race Driver HP TECH Motorsport has announced its entry into the 2026 GT America powered by AWS, … Read more