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US carmaker will use top-flight racing to grow awareness and develop electric technology
Also in this newsletter, F1 owner dispute and Juventus accused of false accounting
US city will host a race in November for the first time since 1982
Programme to support next generation of female competitors will begin racing in 2023
After finally building momentum in America, F1’s next big bet is a race on the Las Vegas Strip to further accelerate the sport’s expansion in the US. Meanwhile, ethical issues hover amid F1’s increasing presence in the Middle East and high demand threatens exclusivity of Paddock Club hospitality packages. Also, will we ever see a female F1 driver again?
Paddock Club does brisk business with fine food and track tours but high demand risks diluting exclusivity
Two suitors have already battled it out over the signing up of the 21-year-old for next year’s championship
Next year’s Grand Prix on the Strip aims to build on post-pandemic surge in American audiences
Low participation by girls at junior levels and lack of funding continue to limit talent pool and opportunities
Cash for teams, circuits and sponsorship boosts revenue but sportswashing and human rights concerns remain
Increases will test new spending cap in a sport characterised by fierce competition for engineers
Volkswagen brand still plans to enter global series after failing to buy stake in race team
Move by Volkswagen’s premium brand follows eight straight constructor titles for fellow German rival
Motorsport has come under sharp scrutiny for its carbon-intensive travel regime
Action against former Formula 1 tycoon relates to more than £400mn of offshore assets
Plus, why the Formula One turnround isn’t over, France’s Champions League fiasco, and more
The IndyCar team boss uses the Miami Grand Prix to lobby the sport’s top brass but not everyone is convinced
The Italian technologist CEO says the link between F1 and quality road cars is more than just marketing
Motorsport engineers hope their efforts to hit net zero will bring benefits for the rest of the car and transport industry
The young Briton now races alongside world champion Lewis Hamilton but both drivers have to contend with an uncompetitive car
CEO Greg Maffei says shared revenues, a cap on spending and new cars have made the sport more competitive
Race teams look to boost Stem education and job opportunities for people from ethnic minorities
US fans are taking the motorsport to their heart after owner Liberty Media builds momentum in its home market
New rules aim to improve competition on the track and improve the financial proposition for the team owners
ATP and WTA criticise All England Club for blocking players from Grand Slam tournament over Ukraine
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