F1 owner Liberty Media tops list of world’s most valuable “sports empires”

Liberty has previously topped the Forbes Top 25 list, which consists mainly of individuals and entities that own several major US sports franchises, although some also own top European football teams.The value of Liberty’s sports properties has shrunk since it spun off its baseball subsidiary, MLB team the Atlanta Braves, in July last year.Despite that move lopping some 12% off the value of the …Keep reading

McLaren: Norris “stands together” with F1 greats as world champion material

Norris announced last week that he had committed his long-term future to McLaren, with a new contract that takes him beyond the 2026 season.Speaking about the reasons for sticking to his current squad, the British driver explained that he felt there was no better place for him to achieve his target of the world title.Although he has yet to deliver a victory for McLaren, his team boss has no doubts …Keep reading

Autosport Podcast: Ranking the top 10 Benetton F1 drivers

A host of big-name racing drivers passed through Team Witney/Team Enstone between its eras known as Toleman and Renault. While some were on the way up, others were heading in the other direction. But what can’t be mistaken is the team’s impact on F1 and the legacy it left behind.Autosport has already produced a top 10 feature, ranking the best drivers for the team during its F1 tenure.Now …Keep reading

New car, same culture: How Mercedes’ key F1 trait remains in place

But it’s much harder staying true to the path when pain repeats itself weekend after weekend, and the fightback at times struggles to gain momentum.As the German manufacturer nears the launch of its all-new 2024 car, after two years where it has faced its fair share of disappointment (although it did enjoy that one win in Brazil), you could expect it to think that it has had quite enough of …Keep reading
WRC – Rallye Monte-Carlo post-event press conference

WRC – Rallye Monte-Carlo post-event press conference

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THE RALLYE MONTE-CARLO POST-EVENT FIA PRESS CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE HERE (due to a technical issue, the feed starts at 06:46).

FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

Present:

1st place: Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT – Thierry Neuville (BEL), Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid 
1st place: Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT – Martin Wydaeghe (BEL), Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid 
2nd place: Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT – Sébastien Ogier (FRA), Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid
3nd place: Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT – Elfyn Evans (GBR), Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid
Representative of the winning manufacturer:Cyril Abiteboul (FRA), Team Principal and President of Hyundai Motorsport

FIA WRC SUPPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Present:

1st place FIA WRC2 Championship: AEC-DG Sport Competition, Yohan Rossel (FRA), Citroën C3
1st place FIA WRC2 Challenger Championship: Pepe López (ESP), Škoda Fabia RS
1st place FIA WRC Masters Cup: Mauro Miele (ITA), Škoda Fabia RS

World Rally Championship

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