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Formula One plays down talk of new teams from 2021

The most recent all-new entrants are U.S.-owned Haas, who made their debut in 2016 and have a close technical partnership with Ferrari.

Oct 04, 2019, 09:42 AM IST

Russian, Mexican promoters back Formula 1 rights holders

Formula One's commercial agreement with teams expires at the end of 2020 with talks underway for a potential transformation of the sport, with plans for budget caps and more equal distribution of the revenues.

Jan 30, 2019, 14:30 PM IST

Vietnam F1 race looks likely, says Bernie Ecclestone

A Formula One race in Vietnam could be on the calendar by 2020, according to the sport`s former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Feb 25, 2018, 17:11 PM IST

Formula One abolishes 'grid girls'

Formula One has ended the practice of using scantily clad "grid girls" before races, the sport`s organisers Liberty Media said on Wednesday.

Jan 31, 2018, 21:01 PM IST

Formula One to unveil new logo in Abu Dhabi

The current logo was introduced in 1987 when former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone, now 87, was in charge.

Nov 24, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Formula One to have louder and simpler engine in 2021

Formula One changed owners in January when U.S.-based Liberty Media took over and ousted former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Oct 31, 2017, 22:04 PM IST

Formula One set for maiden triple-header in 2018 as FIA approves 21-race calendar

Formula One has not had three races on successive weekends before, due to logistical reasons, although it has been mooted.

Jun 19, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

New F1 chief Chase Carey blames Bernie Ecclestone for stunting sport's growth

Carey succeeded Ecclestone in January after Liberty Media's $8.3 billion takeover of F1.

May 04, 2017, 21:37 PM IST

End of an era: 86-year-old Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One chief by Chase Carey

Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei said Carey, 62, would lead the business from now on and thanked Ecclestone for his "tremendous success" in transforming Formula One into a $1 billion business.

Jan 24, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Formula One governing body approves Liberty Media takeover

Liberty Media, controlled by U.S. cable mogul John Malone, took control of the sport in September in a deal valued at $8 billion.

Jan 18, 2017, 23:56 PM IST

Supremo Bernie Ecclestone warns he could quit Formula One

Ecclestone was equivocal when asked whether he had been engaged for another years, answering: "Let`s see, let`s see..

Sep 18, 2016, 19:42 PM IST

Formula One cannot be a dictatorship, says new chairman Chase Carey

The primary concern, however, was building long-term value and investing in the future.

Sep 18, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

Nico Rosberg expects Liberty to bring new ideas to F1

Rosberg also believes the new owners are well positioned to exploit fresh markets for Formula One, away from its traditional fan bases.

Sep 15, 2016, 23:29 PM IST

Teams offered chance to invest in F1 after takeover

New Formula One chairman Chase Carey said some had already expressed an interest in investing.

Sep 08, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

US firm Liberty Media buying Formula One auto racing series

Formula One has hundreds of millions of fans, and Carey said in a statement that he sees opportunity to develop it.

Sep 08, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone reveals he has been asked to stay for three more years

Media reports have suggested the first part of a broader deal between outgoing rights holders CVC and Liberty Media could be announced on Wednesday.

Sep 07, 2016, 17:44 PM IST

F1 sale to Liberty Media to go ahead next week: Report

Liberty Media will reportedly transfer the first of two tranches of payment in the $8.5 billion deal on Tuesday.

Sep 03, 2016, 23:07 PM IST