Tennis shines a light on new competition law battleground in sport July 20, 2025 Does the tennis court situation prove that communication is always the answer, asks Thorndon Partners co-founder Charles McKeon. The problem with trying to shut down a conversation is that it often has the opposite effect. That’s a lesson the governing bodies of tennis may be learning the hard way. Public and private communications between players [...]
Lando Norris sells side hustle to Adrian Newey-backed group July 11, 2025 McLaren F1 star Lando Norris has sold a majority stake in Quadrant, the entertainment and gaming brand he founded, to a company backed by Adrian Newey. London-based Veloce Media Group has agreed a deal which will see Norris remain the second-largest shareholder in Quadrant with a stake of more than 20 per cent. Quadrant was [...]
Apple eye Formula 1 rights as streaming rights battle looms July 9, 2025 Tech giant Apple is in talks to show Formula 1 as the fight for racing rights across the world steps up. The US firm, which is an established streamer of sport, is looking to gain access to the rights for North America with ESPN’s deal coming to a close at the end of this season. [...]
Experience the thrill of the Belgian Grand Prix in luxury with City Winners July 9, 2025 THIS PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED For Formula 1 fans, the chance to attend a Grand Prix weekend is nothing short of a dream come true. City Winners is offering an extraordinary opportunity to make that dream a reality by entering a prize draw for a VIP weekend at the iconic Belgian Grand Prix. This [...]
Red Bull sack Christian Horner in major Formula 1 shock July 9, 2025 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been sacked by the reigning Formula 1 championship winning team after 20 years in the role. Horner has held his post since the team’s formation in 2005, and oversaw dominant periods for drivers Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel in a tenure that saw six Constructors‘ and eight Drivers’ [...]
Rolex sponsored Wimbledon stars made to pay for own watches July 9, 2025 A Rolex sponsorship or ambassadorial contract is widely seen as a must-have endorsement by aspiring young tennis players, yet such deals can prove to be a mixed blessing. Such is the value and scarcity of the Swiss luxury watches that their endorsement department operates a strictly enforced tier system, with only their A-list clients such [...]
F1: Man Mohammed Ben Sulayem sacked to challenge for FIA presidency July 4, 2025 A man who was sacked by Mohammed Ben Sulayem will challenge him for the FIA presidency later this year, it was confirmed on Friday. American Tim Mayer announced on Friday morning that he would stand against the incumbent Emirati in December this year, despite being sacked as a Formula 1 steward by Ben Sulayem in [...]
F1 owner Liberty Media’s MotoGP deal creates motorsporting behemoth July 3, 2025 By the close of play today Formula 1 owners Liberty Media will finalise a £3.6bn deal to buy MotoGP. The agreement will see Liberty Media purchase 84 per cent of Dorna – in cash – in a deal which last week got approval from the European Commission. “We believe the sport and brand have significant [...]
Formula 1 owners to complete £3.6bn deal for MotoGP July 2, 2025 Formula 1 owners Liberty Media will complete a £3.6bn deal to buy MotoGP by the close of play on Thursday. The agreement will see Liberty Media purchase 84 per cent of MotoGP’s commercial rights holder Dorna – in cash – after it last week got approval from the European Commission. “We believe the sport and [...]
McLaren, Williams, Ferrari and Aston Martin take over London as F1 surges in popularity June 29, 2025 On Sunday 6 July over 100,000 Formula 1 racing fans will descend on Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. This in itself is no surprise given the history and heritage that comes with the Northamptonshire track’s association with the highest level of motor racing in the world. But in a nod to the wider mass [...]