Leclerc new Formula 1 deal gives $15bn Ferrari brand stability Sport Business Charles Leclerc’s new deal with Scuderia Ferrari will give the wider firm the stability needed to continue its valuation growth. The Monegasque first raced for the iconic Italian car maker in 2019 and yesterday penned a new multi-year deal with Ferrari that, if seen through to its conclusion, will see the 28-year-old represent the Scuderia [...]
David Beckham becomes Britain’s first billionaire sportsman Sport Business David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman after his wealth doubled in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The former captain of the England football team and his wife, Victoria Beckham, are now estimated to be worth almost £1.2bn. Beckham has benefited from the surging valuation of Inter Miami, the [...]
Formula 1 plans peace talks with raging drivers after Verstappen Mario Kart jibe Sport Business Formula 1 chiefs plan talks with drivers aimed at quelling a rebellion over its new engine rules after four-time world champion Max Verstappen likened the racing to video game Mario Kart. Verstappen was among the most vociferous after finishing sixth in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, but current title-holder Lando Norris also issued [...]
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy to launch new sports league with NFL February 13, 2026 Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and their TMRW Sports venture are set to partner with the NFL to launch a flag football league in the US by 2028. TMRW Sports, which boasts a galaxy of star investors from sport, entertainment and high finance, has been selected to operate the flag football project, according to multiple reports [...]
How sport and athletes can show the realities of neurodiversity December 21, 2025 Sport and athletes like Simone Biles, Lewis Hamilton and Lucy Bronze can play a key role in reframing attitudes on neurodiversity, writes Matt Readman. Earlier this month Wes Streeting announced a review into how the UK is currently diagnosing mental health conditions, jumping on the bandwagon of those questioning whether normal feelings have become “over-pathologised”. [...]
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 [...]
Verstappen admits Russell crash shouldn’t have happened June 2, 2025 Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has accepted that his crash into Mercedes rival George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix “was not right and shouldn’t have happened”. The hot-headed Dutchman veered into Russell with two laps remaining, earning a 10-second penalty which demoted him from fifth to 10th and three penalty points which leave [...]
Hamilton wants ‘power seat at table’ amid FIA governance controversy May 2, 2025 Lewis Hamilton has said drivers can help in the governance of Formula 1 with “a power seat at the table”. The sport is facing discontent surrounding the leadership of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The Emirati has seen some of his top officials resign over governance standards, has been slammed by the Motorsport UK chair, [...]
Ferrari merchandise sales soar 400% after Hamilton F1 move February 24, 2025 Ferrari merchandise sales have jumped nearly 400 per cent off the back of Lewis Hamilton’s move to Maranello for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Data shared with City AM demonstrates the huge global appeal the seven-time world champion enjoys with F1 fans. In the days following Ferrari’s 2025 season launch earlier this month, Ferrari merchandise [...]
Hamilton involved in Ferrari F1 crash during testing January 29, 2025 Seven-time world Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is “absolutely okay” after crashing his Ferrari at testing in Barcelona. The 40-year-old ran off the road in just his second test for the Scuderia having joined the iconic Italian team from Mercedes ahead of this year’s Formula 1 season. Sources told PA that he was “absolutely okay”. [...]