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Motorsport misses out on 2028 Olympic proposal

By Justin Nguyen
October 9, 2023
2 Mins read

After being on the 9-sport shortlist for potential additions to the 2028 Summer Olympics, auto racing was not included in the final pitch alongside cricket, lacrosse, and baseball.

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Circuit NewsFormula 1

Formula 1 Cancels Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Due to Poor Weather Conditions

By Joe McCormick
May 17, 2023
1 Mins read
A statement released on Wednesday morning has announced the cancellation of the 2023 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Circuit NewsDakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Nasser Al-Attiyah plans FIA President campaign

By Justin Nguyen
May 14, 2023
2 Mins read
5× Dakar Rally champion and current World Rally-Raid points leader Nasser Al-Attiyah intends to run for the FIA presidency when the next election rolls around.
Circuit NewsMotorcycles

FIM's ban on Russian, Belarusian riders to remain for 2023

By Justin Nguyen
May 8, 2023
3 Mins read
Unlike the FIA, who lets Russian/Belarusian drivers race if they condemn the invasion and agree not to use their countries’ flags, the FIM will keep in place a hard ban on such riders.
Circuit News

Natalie Robyn appointed FIA CEO

By Justin Nguyen
September 16, 2022
1 Mins read
Natalie Robyn, the head of Volvo Car Switzerland, has been named CEO of the FIA. She is the first person to serve in that position for the association.
Circuit NewsFormula 1

Formula 1 Reveals Las Vegas Grand Prix - Starting in 2023

By Joe McCormick
March 31, 2022
2 Mins read
Formula 1 has revealed that it will be holding a new event in Las Vegas, starting in November of the 2023 season.
Circuit News

FIA members launch Ukraine relief efforts

By Justin Nguyen
March 24, 2022
3 Mins read
Various FIA member organisations have joined together to help Ukraine following Russian invasion, such as Slovenia’s opening a charity bank account to support Ukrainian drivers and Portugal’s airlifting refugees to Lisbon.
Circuit NewsFormula 1

Formula 1 Terminates Russian Grand Prix contract

By Joe McCormick
March 6, 2022
1 Mins read
Formula 1 confirms that it will no longer race in Russia as the conflict with Ukraine continues.
British GTCircuit NewsFormula 1Formula 2Formula 3GB3

Motorsport UK bans Russian and Belarusian Drivers, Teams and Flags from British Racing Events

By Joe McCormick
March 2, 2022
1 Mins read
Motorsport UK has confirmed that Russian and Belarusian competitors, teams and officials will not be permitted to attend 2022 British racing events due to the current circumstances in Ukraine.
Circuit NewsFormula 1

F1 Releases Statement Claiming it is 'Impossible to Hold Russian Grand Prix in Current Circumstances'

By Joe McCormick
February 25, 2022
2 Mins read
Formula 1 has released a statement revealing the suspension of Russian Grand Prix preparations due to the current circumstances in Ukraine.
British GTBTCCCircuit News

UK Race Circuits to Benefit from FIA High-Tech Light Panels

By Vince Pettit
February 8, 2022
2 Mins read
FIA High-Tech Light Panels can already be seen at Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Donington Park, but new scheme sees five more circuits gain safety feature.
British RallycrossCircuit News

Pembrey Circuit marks 30th Anniversary with circuit upgrades

By Lauren Taylor
February 14, 2020
1 Mins read
Pembrey Circuit marks its mile stone 30th anniversary with the build of a new garage complex and other planned improvements.
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Karun Chandhok to drive Williams FW08C for Thruxton's 50th

By James Eagles
May 9, 2018
2 Mins read
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok will drive the Williams FW08C at Thruxton’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in June.
Circuit NewsFormula 1

Formula 1 Icons To Open New Thruxton Centre

By Simon Paice
February 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Murray Walker and Nigel Mansell will open Thruxton’s new hospitality centre as part of the circuit’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Circuit News

MSV Agree Takeover of Donington Park Circuit

By Connor Jackson
January 12, 2017
1 Mins read
Jonathan Palmer’s MSV has agreed to aquire Donington Park from its current owners who have overseen the circuit for two generations.
Circuit NewsFormula 1Formula Palmer AudiIMSAIndyCar

Justin Wilson to have Snetterton Corner Named in his Honour

By Connor Jackson
July 26, 2016
1 Mins read
Because of his close relationship with Jonathan Palmer, the late Justin Wilson will have a corner named after him at the Snetterton Circuit.
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