2023 in review: Seven stories that defined the motorsport season As a tumultuous year comes to a close, BlackBook Motorsport looks back on the storylines that dominated the motorsport industry over the past 12 months. Features, Formula E, Formula One, Global, Media Rights, MotoGP, Nascar, OTT & Digital, Politics & Governance, Sponsorship, Women's Sport 18 Dec 2023
Liberty Media confirms ‘US$313m’ QuintEvents acquisition Newly acquired firm runs F1 Experiences hospitality offering. Agencies, Formula One, Global, Investment, MotoGP, News 8 Sep 2023
Goodwood inks Revival deal with Sixt Sixt to be official mobility partner of event. Europe, News, Other, Sponsorship 7 Sep 2023
FIA confirms all F1 teams compliant with 2022 cost cap Red Bull were fined UK£6m for breaching financial rules in 2021. Finances, Formula One, Global, News, Politics & Governance 6 Sep 2023
WRC and EA Sports to launch new gaming title Producer secured license with purchase of Codemasters in 2020 and will launch first game in November. Esports & Digital Sport, Global, Licensing, Nascar, News, Rally, WRC 6 Sep 2023
Andretti Autosport rebrands as Andretti Global US-based outfit is rumoured to be on the verge of entering F1. Extreme E, Formula E, Global, IndyCar, News, North America, Politics & Governance, Sportscar 6 Sep 2023
F1’s Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz join new €50m athlete-driven Apex Capital fund Elite Performance Fund to invest across sports, media and entertainment. Formula One, Global, Investment, News 5 Sep 2023
Acumatica to sponsor Scott McLaughlin’s IMSA outing Agreement also includes ambassador role for business solutions firm until 2025. IndyCar, Nascar, News, North America, Personal Endorsement, Sponsorship, Sportscar 5 Sep 2023
Nascar star Denny Hamlin extends FedEx partnership Driver also confirms multi-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing. Nascar, News, North America, Personal Endorsement, Sponsorship 5 Sep 2023
F1 to review futures of Monza and Imola from 2026 Italy is only country outside of US to stage two races per season. Europe, Formula One, News, Politics & Governance, Stadiums & Venues 4 Sep 2023
W2RC announces 2024 calendar Five-round schedule includes new European event. Global, News, Politics & Governance, Rally, Stadiums & Venues 1 Sep 2023
COTA inks five-year Coca-Cola partnership Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to be official soft drink, non-sparkling water and sports drink provider of Austin-based circuit. MotoGP, Nascar, News, North America, Other, Sponsorship, Stadiums & Venues 30 Aug 2023
Report: SRX viewership drops 56% in 2023 Despite setback, ambitious plans include introduction of international event, potentially in Qatar or Saudi Arabia. Formula E, IndyCar, Media Rights, Middle East, MotoGP, Nascar, News, North America, Other, Politics & Governance 29 Aug 2023
WRC signs two-year extension with Prograde Digital ProGrade Digital will continue to provide WRC with memory cards and card readers. Global, News, Rally, Sponsorship, WRC 25 Aug 2023
MotoGP stages successful 5G Broadcast trial Austrian GP saw attending fans follow live content from various camera angles on smartphones. Data & Emerging Technology, Europe, MotoGP, News 25 Aug 2023
IndyCar: Detroit GP becomes first motorsport event to achieve gold Responsible Sport certification Event implemented robust waste diversion and recycling programme, while offsetting 100% of fan travel emissions. IndyCar, News, North America, Stadiums & Venues, Sustainability 25 Aug 2023
