F1 fans left furious after Viagogo ticket failure Thousands of Formula 1 fans who spent enormous sums, including one couple who spent £16,173, have been left furious after Viagogo tickets failed to deliver promised entry to the Abu Dhabi post-race concerts, City AM understands. The concerts – headlined by Benson Boone, Metallica, Post Malone and Katy Perry – were explicitly advertised on the [...]
Why Formula 1 is a rare global sports asset Sport Business Formula 1 has become one of the most sought-after properties in global sport — and the reasons run far deeper than glamour and horsepower. In a fragmented media landscape, F1 is one of the few rights-holders that can credibly claim global scale, cultural momentum and commercial scarcity. Start with the basics: reach. F1 remains one [...]
F1 Arcade: Global sell-outs expected for three-way Abu Dhabi title fight Sport Business The nailbiting Formula 1 title fight between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri is likely to see the chain of F1 Arcade sites sell out, according to its new chief. The two McLaren drivers and four-time F1 world champion Verstappen head to the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend with all three in [...]
Formula 1: Drive to Survive maker rakes in millions November 27, 2025 Turnover at the maker of hit Netflix Formula 1 documentary series Drive to Survive surged by almost 70 per cent during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. Box To Box Films has reported a turnover of £73.1m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2025, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. [...]
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon part of new F1 documentary November 21, 2025 Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are part of the team producing a new Formula 1 documentary. The flick, under the working title “Turbulence: The Greatest Mind in Formula One”, will focus on Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey. The design guru moved to the Lawrence Stroll-owned Formula 1 team after decades with Red Bull alongside former team [...]
Massa’s £64m trial a risk for Bernie Ecclestone, lawyer warns November 21, 2025 Filipe Massa’s £64m damages claim proceeding to trial represents a risk to Bernie Ecclestone and Formula 1, a top lawyer has warned. Brazilian Massa’s case against Ecclestone, Formula 1 and motorsport’s governing body the FIA saw a judgment handed down this week at London’s High Court saying parts of the claim can go to trial. [...]
Massa’s £64m damages claim vs F1, FIA and Ecclestone can go to trial, judge says November 20, 2025 Felipe Massa’s £64m damages case against Bernie Ecclestone, the FIA and Formula 1 can go to trial, a judge has said. The case in London’s High Court involves former Formula 1 driver Massa and Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 World Championship winning season. The Brazilian is claiming damages due to ‘Crashgate’ – involving Nelson Piquet Jr deliberately [...]
Cadillac add off-track hires ahead of Formula 1 debut November 18, 2025 Formula 1’s freshest team Cadillac have strengthened ahead of their first season on the grid, making two senior hires. Lauren Teixeira will join the US team as chief commercial officer while Willem Dinger will become chief partnerships officer. Teixeira joins having previously worked for the Formula 1 development Academy series, while she had had stints [...]
Wolff Mercedes stake sale will have impact on value of Formula 1 November 12, 2025 The valuation placed on Formula 1 team Mercedes after co-owner Toto Wolff’s interest in reducing his stake will have a welcome impact on the overall worth of the sport, experts have suggested. Wolff co-owns the outfit – officially titled Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team – equally with the eponymous German car manufacturer and Ineos billionaire [...]
Massa £64m damages case against F1 and Ecclestone set for court this week October 28, 2025 Legal action over the controversy of the F1 2008 crash, dubbed ‘crashgate’, is set for the English High Court this week, where a judge will hear allegations from Felipe Massa that the aftermath cost him the 2008 Championship. Brazilian driver Massa competed in F1 from 2002 to 2017, serving with several teams, notably Ferrari. During [...]