Top Tips for Protecting Confidential Information and Trade Secrets in Motorsport
Published Thursday, 29 February 2024.
How Patents & Trade Secrets Are Utilised In Motorsport
Published Friday, 12 January 2024.
Mercedes share latest sustainability report highlighting key improvements
How Does Intellectual Property Work In Motorsport
FIA Statement on the F1 Japanese Grand Prix
Challenging FIA Decisions In Formula One: What Options Do F1 Teams Have?
Published Thursday, 16 June 2022.
Force Majeure: How The Obligation To Use ‘Reasonable Endeavours’ Affects The Sports Sector
Published Thursday, 05 May 2022.
Disqualified For Technical Breach Despite No Advantage: The Cautionary Tale Of A Rally Driver
Published Thursday, 24 February 2022.
Sports Law in 2022 – Key issues to watch in Europe
Published Tuesday, 28 December 2021.
Key Sports Law Cases And Developments Of 2021 – Asia, Africa & Oceania
Published Wednesday, 22 December 2021.
Extreme E welcomes UK Government investment for Scotland race
Extreme E today welcomes the announcement by the UK Government that it intends to invest £1million in its proposed off-road race on the Outer Hebrides in 2022.
F1 Commission discusses potential changes to Sporting Regulations in wake of shortened Belgian GP
The F1 Commission has discussed possible changes to the championship’s Sporting Regulations, following the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, which was shortened due to bad weather.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was declared the victor of the race at Spa-Francorchamps, which ran to just two laps behind the Safety Car, with heavy rain rendering green-flag racing impossible – with Verstappen and his fellow top-10 finishers awarded half points.
LawInSport Weekly News Recap - 1 October
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What Happens When Drivers Ignore Flags In Formula One?
Published Friday, 17 September 2021.
F1 Commission to review rules after Belgian GP ‘to see what can be learned and improved’, says Todt
FIA President Jean Todt has announced there will be a review of Formula 1’s regulations – including the practice of handing out points once a race has run to a minimum of two laps – in the aftermath of last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Stewards dismiss Aston Martin's request for review of Vettel's Hungarian GP disqualification
Aston Martin have failed in their bid to have Sebastian Vettel's disqualification from the Hungarian Grand Prix reviewed by the stewards.
How Do Cost Controls Work In Motorsports?
Published Wednesday, 12 May 2021.
Day 2: Motorsport Law Conference 2021 - Trusting your team and protecting sensitive data - 2 PM BST
Day two of LawInSport's inaugural Motorsport Law Conference will begin with a discussion on trusting your team and protecting sensitive data - 31 March, 2 PM BST.
Motorsport Law Conference - Regulatory issues in motorsport - 2pm BST
The second session of LawInSport's inaugural Motorsport Law Conference will commence at 2 PM BST, 30 March 2021 with a discussion on the regulatory issues in motorsport
Demystifying Andretti’s failed F1 bid & anti-dilution fees explained
Published Saturday, 29 June 2024.
Top tips for sports executives approaching employment contract negotiations
Published Tuesday, 11 June 2024.
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
Published Tuesday, 06 February 2024.
Extreme E extends broadcast partnership with ITV in the UK
Pioneering racing series Extreme E has extended its broadcast partnership with ITV – the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster – in a multi-year contract.
Fans of the sport for purpose championship in the UK will be able to watch the racing action free-to-air and live across ITV1, ITV4 and ITVX. Programming will also be available to catch up on demand on ITVX.
Having been a partner of Extreme E since the series’ inception in 2021, and become the exclusive UK terrestrial broadcaster of live coverage in 2022 and 2023, this extension cements ITV’s commitment to the championship.
There is a shared ethos between Extreme E and ITV regarding its sustainability initiatives, with the latter committing to albert sustainable certification for all programmes produced and commissioned, creating shows with the biggest impact on audiences and the smallest impact on the planet.
ITV also supports the Climate Content Pledge, increasing the amount of content on-screen that supports the transition to a more sustainable world.
Ali Russell, Managing Director at Extreme E, said: “I am absolutely delighted that we have extended our broadcast partnership with ITV. There is great passion for motorsport in the UK and I am thrilled that we will continue to work with ITV.
“This gives us the platform to showcase our pioneering, gender equal championship – a world-first for motorsport – to a wide, engaged audience, and also raise awareness of the climate crisis and the need for sustainable solutions to climate change.
“Both Extreme E and ITV have a shared drive and commitment on this, and so this extension is a really important one. We look forward to continuing our work with Niall [Sloane – ITV Director of Sport], who has been such a big supporter these past three years and we look forward to developing our partnership even further.”
Visibility Of Women’s Sport: What Athletes And Influencers Need To Know Before Launching A Podcast
Published Thursday, 16 March 2023.
Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight: Jirí Janák
Published Friday, 10 March 2023.
ACM announces appeal decision on NEOM Island X Prix I
Statement from FIM, IRTA & DORNA
Caroline McGrory, Chief Legal Officer, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games - E130
Pitfalls Of Sports Federations Playing Judge, Jury & Executioner - A Review Of Turk V FIM
Published Wednesday, 02 February 2022.
Key Sports Law Cases & Developments Of 2021 – Europe
Published Wednesday, 22 December 2021.
Extreme E supports count US in Citizens' Declaration at COP26
Today at a COP26 special event, Extreme E alongside Count Us In, the Drive Electric Campaign, Route Zero, and Bloomberg Green has supported the UN High Level Climate Action Champions, Nigel Topping and Gonzalo Muñoz, in their presentation of the Count Us In Citizens’ Declaration: an open call on world leaders - signed by more than 35 key policy, industry and civil society actors - to adopt comprehensive policy measures to accelerate the transition to zero-emissions road transport.
Formula E's new knockout qualifying format explained
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship saw its all-new qualifying format ratified on Friday October 15 at the FIA World Motorsport Council, with Groups and head-to-head knockout Duels incoming for Season 8.
Bosch extends Formula E partnership through Season 10
Formula E and Bosch have today agreed a new, multi-year partnership to continue showcasing the German manufacturer’s sustainable mobility solutions.
Qatar to join F1 calendar in 2021, as country signs additional 10-year deal from 2023
Qatar’s Losail International Circuit will hold its first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix on November 19-21, with the country set to host the 20th event of the 2021 season, as well as signing an additional 10-year deal to host F1 from 2023.
The Qatari circuit is most famous for its association with the world of two-wheeled racing, with Losail having hosted the MotoGP series since 2004. Ooredoo, the international communications company, will be the title sponsor for the event.
F1 Commission to review rules after Belgian GP ‘to see what can be learned and improved’, says Todt
FIA President Jean Todt has announced there will be a review of Formula 1’s regulations – including the practice of handing out points once a race has run to a minimum of two laps – in the aftermath of last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin withdraw appeal against Vettel's Hungarian GP disqualification
Aston Martin have withdrawn their appeal against Sebastian Vettel's disqualification from the Hungarian Grand Prix, the team announced on Thursday.
Vettel finished second on track at the Hungaroring behind winner Esteban Ocon and ahead of championship leader Lewis Hamilton. But he was disqualified when the FIA were unable to take the required 1.0 litre fuel sample from his car following the race, as per the technical regulations.
Key Issues In The Regulatory Structure Of Motorsport
Published Wednesday, 16 June 2021.
Stocks, Bonds, Gold...Sport? Is Sport Now An Alternate Asset Class For Investors?
Published Friday, 30 April 2021.
Motorsport Law Conference 2021 - Cost Controls - 4 PM BST
The first day of LawInSport's inaugural Motorsport Law Conference will finish with a discussion on cost controls in motorsport - tune in today at 4 PM BST.