The FIA has lost two of its senior figures, as its director of communications Luke Skipper and secretary general of mobility Jacob Bangsgaard have resigned.Both are said to have left the organisation to pursue other interests, but their departures come at a time when FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s style of leadership has again been in the spotlight.Ben Sulayem triggered controversy ahead …Keep reading
A luxury conglomerate boasting world renowned names, sought after brands and a global appeal announced a landmark partnership on Wednesday evening – as they agreed a deal with LVMH.Formula 1 has once again become the height of luxury; a company, a sport and a brand that is soaring amid levels of popularity that has sponsors queuing up to get on board and pay millions of dollars a year for the …Keep reading
Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack says his Formula 1 squad cannot just sit back and wait for Adrian Newey to arrive before thinking it can make big progress.The Silverstone-based squad has pulled off a massive coup in securing Newey’s services in the wake of his departure from the championship-winning Red Bull squad.But, due to the terms of his Red Bull contract, he cannot start work for Aston …Keep reading
Formula 1’s plans to host a rookie sprint race at December’s Abu Dhabi’s post-season test have been abandoned due to logistical reasons, with the idea set to be revisited in the future.The concept to hold a 10-car sprint event on the Tuesday after the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix looked set for approval, with all major stakeholders in favour of the idea to give rookies more relevant mileage …Keep reading
Luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Moet will be present on the Formula 1 grid from next year after Liberty Media agreed a 10-year global partnership with LVMH which could be worth a reported $1billion.The deal will start from the 2025 season onwards and includes LVMH brands becoming involved in hospitality, activations and limited editions, adding to the presence the company already has …Keep reading
With the post-Covid bounce over, and household budgets ever tighter, Formula 1 race promoters know that sellouts are not guaranteed if they do not go the extra mile.This is why F1 weekend music concerts and added family entertainment have become an essential element in attracting the big crowds these days to what have become, in effect, motor racing festivals.But there is one element that is just …Keep reading
Renault has finally confirmed that it will stop its F1 engine operation with the change coming into effect for the 2026 season and beyond.This comes after months of speculation surrounding the future of the French engine manufacturer, which currently supplies the Renault-owned Alpine F1 Team. The employees of Renault’s factory in Viry-Chatillon, which is on the outskirts of Paris, were not …Keep reading
Fernando Alonso is much more likely to return to the Dakar Rally than the Indy 500 in the future, but insisted his “only priority” is to grab a third Formula 1 world championship with Aston Martin.Alonso signed a new contract earlier this year that keeps him at Aston Martin’s F1 team until at least the 2026 season, including an ambassadorial deal that is set to keep him tied to the manufacturer …Keep reading
Red Bull and Hard Rock have announced a three-year extension to their partnership agreement that will see the two brands working closer than ever before.Hard Rock, which boasts more than 250 Hard Rock Cafes across the globe, has also moved into the hotel and business sectors in recent years and the deal with Red Bull – as well as a presence at both the Miami and Las Vegas Grands Prix – has also …Keep reading
Renault’s plan to scrap its Formula 1 engine department has been met with disdain by some of the workforce at the Viry-Chatillon factory located just outside of Paris.The CSE, Social and Economic Committee of the Alpine engine subsidiary, had campaigned hard in an attempt to persuade Renault CEO Luca de Meo not to throw in the towel.However, their attempts ultimately failed and Alpine looks set to …Keep reading