Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit says preparations for next month’s Formula 1 and MotoGP events are nearing completion, despite continued uncertainty surrounding the races due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled for November 6-8, followed by the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix from November 27-29. According to…
Aston Martin is relying on Fernando Alonso not only to support its Formula 1 ambitions on track, but also to drive the team’s commercial growth. The Spaniard’s continued presence gives the British team visibility over almost €400 million in revenue through 2027. The Formula 1 operation is seeking to build on the business momentum generated…
Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris has invested in premium experiences platform Seat Unique as the company continues to expand across sport and live entertainment. Norris joined Seat Unique as an investor following the company’s latest £20m funding round, which included backing from Nickleby Capital, Pentland Ventures and Hearst Ventures. His investment was facilitated through…
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal to bring the World Championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993, with Rwanda set to host a new Grand Prix from the early 2030s. The agreement will see a purpose-built circuit developed in Bugesera, approximately 40 kilometres south of Kigali, as part of a broader…
MotoGP Sports Entertainment has strengthened its senior leadership team with four new appointments as the commercial rights holder of the FIM MotoGP World Championship prepares for its next phase of global growth. Ryan Norys will join MotoGP as chief commercial officer from Tottenham Hotspur, where he currently serves as chief revenue officer. Sameer Pabari has…
Madrid’s return to the Formula 1 calendar drew a sold-out crowd of 353,000 spectators across the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, giving the newly built Madring a strong commercial debut despite concerns over the circuit’s racing layout. Kimi Antonelli took the inaugural victory at the 5.4-kilometre hybrid circuit, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris….
Formula 1 will stage a new three-day fan event in Milan ahead of the 2027 season, expanding on the format of last year’s F1 75 Live launch event in London. The event, named F1 Live Milan, will take place from February 18 to 20, 2027, although the exact venue has yet to be announced. The…
Adelaide has unveiled the design of its new street circuit, which will host the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix from 2027 as part of a project valued at $96 million. The 4.13-kilometre, 15-corner circuit was presented by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and draws inspiration from Adelaide’s historic Formula One layout. Iconic sections including Stag Corner,…
Real Madrid is expanding its commercial footprint beyond football through a new partnership with the Formula 1 Madrid Grand Prix. The Spanish club will serve as a Local Event Supporter for the race, which will take place at the Madring circuit from September 11-13, 2026, while also becoming part of the event’s hospitality programme. As…
MotoGP Group has appointed Carlos Ezpeleta as deputy CEO, working alongside CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta as the championship enters a new phase of commercial expansion and transformation under Liberty Media’s ownership. Ezpeleta, who has held senior roles within MotoGP for more than a decade, has played a key role in the championship’s international growth, commercial development…
