FIA president worried about F1 buyout bid of $20bn
Jan.24 – The president of F1’s governing body is concerned that the financial value of the sport is being dangerously inflated...
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Liberty Media refuses $20 billion F1 buyout from Saudi Arabia
Jan.23 – Liberty Media, Formula 1’s current commercial rights holder, turned down an offer to sell the sport for an impressive..
Russian reporter says F1 to keep ‘tough’ stance on Russia
Nov.28 – Alexey Popov is not confident Formula 1 will return to Russian television screens any time soon. Along with Nikita Mazepin..
F1 boss Ross Brawn wants to ‘step back’ from his role
Sep.27 – Formula 1’s managing director says he wants to ‘step back’ from his role. Having entered retirement in the..
Bigger F1 race weekend format shakeup now looming?
Sep.11 – Stefano Domenicali insists the controversial ‘sprint race’ format is not the end of his efforts to spice up race..
Spa-Francorchamps track open to F1’s new ‘American way’ of racing
Jun.23 – Race official Stijn de Boever admits legendary Spa-Francorchamps needs to adopt “the American way” if it wants..
Alonso not pleased with latest F1 driver salary cap talks
Jun.7 – Fernando Alonso has revealed his opposition to the idea of a salary cap for Formula 1 drivers. Max Verstappen’s manager..
Monaco GP boss admits difficult new F1 deal negotiations
May 31 – Top Monaco GP official Michel Boeri has admitted he is in difficult negotiations with Liberty Media over the uncertain..
Monaco GP future negotiations begin now
May 29 – Formula 1 team bosses are confident Liberty Media and organisers of the iconic Monaco GP will settle their differences and..
Monte Carlo prince confident about new F1 deal
May 25 – Monaco’s Prince Albert is confident the Principality will retain its iconic Formula 1 street race. As F1’s owner..
New Andretti team to nurture American drivers in F1?
May 19 – The only way to open the door for American drivers in Formula 1 is for a truly American team like Andretti to get the..
Liberty Media will host & promote Las Vegas F1 GP
May 7 – Formula 1 is going into the business of promoting its own grands prix. Traditionally, the commercial side of organising races..
Canal Plus agrees to pay more for F1 deal now
Apr.7 – Formula 1 has improved the terms of its broadcasting deal with French television channel Canal Plus. Canal Plus’ CEO..
F1 looking for ‘better TV deal’ in USA now
Apr.6 – Formula 1 is now turning its focus to a more lucrative television rights deal in the United States. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali..
How popular is F1 compared to other English global sports?
We often hear that Formula 1 is a sport, but it really isn’t. Formula 1 is a motor racing series, the biggest tournament in car..
Marko hails Liberty for budget cap & Netflix
Feb.1 – Dr Helmut Marko has offered rare praise for the current commercial rights holders of Formula 1 – Liberty Media. The..
F1 back in black according latest financial results
Nov.6 – Formula 1 is back in the black, according to the third quarter financial results just released by the sport’s..
Next year’s Imola race contract still not signed
Nov.5 – A new contract for a permanent Formula 1 race at Imola until 2025 is still waiting to be signed. Italian race officials have..
In the Pit Lane: Place Your Bets
Back in the day when F1 was run by the sport’s ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone betting was a dirty word with Ecclestone believing the..
Netflix eyes Formula 1 rights takeover from Liberty Media
Sep.23 – The CEO of Netflix has admitted the company may be interested in buying the rights to Formula 1. The world’s most..
