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Mercedes F1 adopts black livery in gesture against racism within motorsport

Mercedes F1 adopts black livery for 2020

The Silver Arrows will turn black this season, as Mercedes F1 makes a stand against racism and discrimination within motorsport.
Published 29 June 2020
Hugh Jackman in talks to play Enzo Ferrari in biopic

Hugh Jackman in talks to play Ferrari in biopic

Australian actor Hugh Jackman is reportedly in talks to play motoring legend Enzo Ferrari in a new film directed by Michael Mann.
Published 24 June 2020
Nascar shows solidarity with Bubba Wallace after noose found in his garage

Nascar shows solidarity with Bubba Wallace

Nascar drivers are showing solidarity with Bubba Wallace, the sport’s only black racer, after a noose was found in his garage.
Published 23 June 2020
Lewis Hamilton commission aims for a more diverse motor sport paddock

Hamilton commission aims for a more diverse F1

In today’s The Sunday Times, the six-time Formula One world champion writes of his personal experiences of racism in his career.
Published 21 June 2020
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2020 cancelled

Official: Goodwood FoS and Revival cancelled

The Goodwood Estate has launched a fundraising campaign to shore itself financially, after it was announced the Festival of Speed is cancelled.
Published 17 June 2020
Rebellion-Williams wins first virtual Le Mans

Rebellion-Williams wins first virtual Le Mans

Williams eSports had a successful weekend across virtual motorsports, including winning the inaugural virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Published 15 June 2020
How to watch this weekend’s virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans

How to watch this weekend’s virtual Le Mans

Motor sport's governing body, race organiser Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and Motorsport Games have organised a Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours.
Published 12 June 2020
Nascar bans confederate flags at races

American Nascar race series bans Confederate flags

American motorsport Nascar has announced that it will no longer allow confederate flags to be shown at its races or events.
Published 11 June 2020
Extreme E announces debut of documentary series

Extreme E announces debut of documentary series

Extreme E, the upcoming environmentally-focused electric off-road racing series, will air a three-part documentary about its development.
Published 01 June 2020
Virtual 24 hours of Le Mans scheduled

Virtual 24 hours of Le Mans scheduled

A virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans has been organised, to replace the endurance race postponed due to coronavirus.
Published 21 May 2020
McLaren to sell historic car collection to balance finances

McLaren may sell car collection to boost finances

Supercar manufacturer McLaren is considering mortgaging its Surrey HQ and selling a collection of vintage cars in order to protect its finances.
Published 15 May 2020
Rich List: Lewis Hamilton is the richest British sportsman of all time

Hamilton becomes richest British sportsman ever

It's a title befitting a six-time world champion. Lewis Hamilton, 35, is the richest sports star in the history of the Sunday Times Rich List.
Published 14 May 2020