Business of Motorsport covers news from the business of motorsport whether that be related to Formula 1 or the local short track.
How Taylor Swift has changed Formula 1 is just one of the stories covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also have news on where race drivers stand in the list of the 50 most marketable athletes, the costs of putting on the Grand Prix of Arlington and the latest motorsport sponsorship deals, partnership … Read more
The Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype is a hydrogen-powered race car fueled by sewage and this is just one of the items featured in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have the impressive results of Mercedes F1’s HVO100 bio-fuel-powered European season, COTA’s partnership with an environmental group and the DTM ditching fossil … Read more
NASCAR has been engulfed in their very own “spygate” affair and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out what it is all about. I also have news on the growing anti-trust pressure on Liberty Media, IndyCar’s Miami-style track in Texas and the latest FIA World Motorsport Council decisions. All this and … Read more
It is still early day for the FIA and ACO’s final hydrogen regulations and this week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find an update on the progress so far. I also have details on Ligier’s stance on hydrogen in motorsport, an update on Formula E’s Fast Charge technology and IMSA’s partnership with the … Read more
The NASCAR legal dispute is heating up as an injunction is requested and NASCAR responds. This is just one of a number of motorsport legal stories in a packed Business of Motorsport Roundup this week. I also have speculation on the future of the Andretti Global F1 bid, details on IMSA’s overflowing grid and the … Read more
This week I give you a taste of the awesome power of an all-electric race truck that you probably never knew you wanted to watch race. I also bring you details on Formula 1’s sustainable aviation fuel move, some interesting sustainable motorsport-related conferences to attend and the debate over what will power the World Rally … Read more
Formula 1 has signed a massive 10-year sponsorship deal with LVMH and that was just one of three major Business of Motorsport stories that happened over the last week. In addition to the LVMH deal, Michael Andretti stepped back from an ownership role with his Andretti Global race team and 23XI Racing and Front Motorsports … Read more
Motorsport is aiming to become Net Zero and this week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will learn about some initiatives that it hopes will get it there. I also have a look at a very cool project between P1 Fuels and Tilke, recycled E-Fluids and an open test day for junior drivers interested in … Read more
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
Formula 1 and DHL have cut emissions by 80% using sustainable aviation fuel and in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I have the details. I also look at the impact of fossil fuel advertising in motorsport, Formula E’s activities during New York City’s Climate Week and how a golf tour is reducing GHG emissions caused … Read more
Welcome to part two of a two-part series on the Evolution of F1 Sponsorship by aspiring Motorsport Lawyer, Anirban Aly Mandal. After evaluating stipulations regarding personal sponsors and racing overalls in part one, this article will focus on helmet designs and general sponsor expectations. Helmet Design Apart from race suits, driver helmets are pretty important … Read more
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has had their race shop raided by the FBI and this week in the Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also have details on Toyota joining Supercars, the future of IndyCar and details on the evolution of F1 sponsorship. All this and the latest motorsport sponsorship and … Read more
Hydrogen hot rods are part of a new wave of hydrogen-powered race cars as the battle over sustainable technology in motorsport continues to grow. I also have details on Mercedes F1’s plans for sustainable aviation fuel in 2025, Aston Martin’s work in decreasing the environmental footprint of data and the “Battle of Technologies” in Rallycross. … Read more
Welcome to part one of a two-part series on Sponsorship in Motorsport titled Lessons on the Evolution of F1 Sponsorship by aspiring Motorsport Lawyer, Anirban Aly Mandal. Part one will focus on the stipulations regarding personal sponsors and racing overalls. Sponsorship and sponsor engagement play a crucial role in modern motorsport. Formula One, being … Read more
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
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
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
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
There has been a lot of speculation with respect to Renault’s commitment to Formula 1 with their works Alpine F1 outfit. Recently, Renault shut down its Viry-Châtillon factory, marking at least the end of a works Renault engine deal with Alpine. This news came against the backdrop of reports that Alpine would enter into a … Read more
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
