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Mics OutIndyCar and Fox: Why this deal happened and what it meansFox is not just IndyCar's TV partner anymore: it is now a part-owner of the series.Now that the media company owns a one-third stake in IndyCar, Cian and Tom dissect what this actually means for the motorsport series.Elsewhere, the team take a look at the latest rumours around next season's Nascar schedule, as Mexico City looks set to be dropped for 2026.Also, listen out for the facts around Aston Martin's stake sale and why Audi's partnership with Revolut is so interesting.Key talking points:What Fox's investment in...2025-08-0650 min

Mics OutDan Rossomondo on MotoGP's Liberty takeover and how the championship will evolveLiberty Media's long-awaited acquisition of MotoGP for €4.2 billion (US$4.9 billion) has now been approved, so what's next for the championship?This week, Mics Out host Cian Brittle sit down with Dan Rossomondo, chief commercial officer of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, to find out about how this landmark moment is set to evolve the series moving forward.Listen out for why Marc Marquez's resurgent form is providing a marketing conundrum, why the series' commercial progress has stalled, and why fans should be patient with MotoGP's new era.2025-07-2347 min

Mics OutMics Out goes to the British Grand PrixIt was an eventful weekend at the British Grand Prix and the Mics Out team was there to see it all.First up, Cian, Pete & Tom check in from the BlackBook Motorsport Summer Reception, courtesy of the Pop-Up Hotel.Then it's time for race day. Cian sits down with Jefferson Slack, Jean English, and Sean Harrington to discuss Aston Martin F1 Team's commercial strategy and how the outfit provides the perfect marketing platform for endemic and non-endemic brands like.Talking points:01:09 - Reviewing the BlackBook Summer Reception06:15 - Interview with Jefferson Slack...2025-07-0952 min

Mics OutThe end of Alpine's F1 interests?The Mics Out team of Cian, Pete & Tom sit down to discuss the recent news of Luca de Meo's departure as CEO of Renault Group.Having had a huge influence over the direction of the Alpine F1 Team, what does this mean for the future at Enstone? The team break down the key decisions from a tumultuous few years.Plus, listen out for analysis of recently announced (and unannounced) circuit contract extensions, the promising steps being made by F1 Academy, and why Williams Racing have secured team principal James Vowles to a long-term contract extension.2025-06-2549 min

Mics Out24 Hours of Le Mans preview & Nascar goes to MexicoThis week, the Mics Out team reconvene ahead of this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans to preview one of motorsport's most famous races.Off the back of two quiz losses, Tom takes control of the third Mics Out quiz as Cian and Pete compete to see who knows the most about the World Endurance Championship's landmark event.Meanwhile, Nascar makes history with its first points-paying race outside the US so the team looks ahead to a first for the stock car racing series.Plus, Mics Out gives their reaction to the latest calendar...2025-06-1139 min

Mics OutThe problems facing Monaco and the Indy 500Formula 1 and IndyCar both have problems with their marquee events, but for wildly different reasons.Cian and Tom analyse why the huge success of the Indy 500 is a detriment to the wider series, and how the Monaco Grand Prix risks getting left behind if it does not modernise for today's Formula 1.The team also look at the decision to move the MotoGP British Grand Prix back to August after an unsuccessful experiment to hold the event earlier in the season.Meanwhile, Nascar's debut on Prime Video represents a new frontier for the series...2025-05-2839 min

Mics OutThe key commercial milestones from 75 years of F1The Mics Out team returns with the latest business-related news in the world of motorsport, so listen along for the latest comment, insight, and analysis.This week, Cian and Pete go back through the defining moments from Formula 1's history that transformed it into the multibillion-dollar powerhouse that it is today.2025-05-1651 min

StreamTime SportsIs soccer's digital strategy turning fans away?As soccer increasingly moves behind digital paywalls, a key question emerges: is the sport’s content strategy driving fans closer or pushing them away?From the curious absence of Uefa Nations League highlights on YouTube to the rise of Amazon Prime’s one-click, low-cost PPV model, soccer’s evolving approach to accessibility is creating both opportunities and obstacles.In this special episode of StreamTime Sports brought to you from the BlackBook Motorsport Forum, hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone break it down, examining the trade-offs between control and reach, and asking whether the industry is making...2025-05-1208 min

Mics OutHow Formula 1 became a global powerhouseIt's the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, a clear signifier of the growth enjoyed by Formula 1 over recent years, especially in the US.At last month's BlackBook Motorsport Forum, we welcomed key executives from the series to discuss the milestones, transformative moments, and strategies that have turned F1 into a cultural phenomenon while setting the stage for its next era of growth in its 75th year.Hear from Jonny Haworth, Louise Young, Ian Holmes, and Donna Birkett Baida - all expertly moderated by Jennie Gow - at last month's Forum.Talking points include:2025-04-3039 min

Mics OutIdris Elba and MrBeast? How Cupra Kiro plan to transcend Formula ELos Angeles-based investment firm The Forest Road Company acquired ERT last October, ushering in an eventual rebrand to Cupra Kiro and ambitions to make the team a leading force in motorsport.Six months on from that deal, the Formula E outfit’s leadership is intent on thinking differently to achieve its goals.Mics Out sits down with Russell O'Hagan and Jeremy Tarica to find out more.2025-04-1640 min

Mics OutF1 and Lego: Building fandom in the next generationMics Out sits down with Emily Jacobs, vice president of licensing for the Lego Group, to discuss the brand’s new collaboration with F1 and how the company’s toys and other merchandise will build engagement with the sport’s growing audience.2025-04-0228 min

Mics OutWill F1's new Concorde Agreement allow Cadillac to take flight?The Mics Out team returns with the latest business-related news in the world of motorsport, so listen along for the latest comment, insight, and analysis. This week, Cian and Tom discuss the importance of Formula 1's new commercial rights agreement and what this could mean for the teams, especially the incoming Cadillac entry.The team also discuss Stefano Domenicali's contract extension and what his recent visit to Thailand could mean for a race in the near future. Plus, there's just over one week until the BlackBook Motorsport Forum, so listen out for all the important...2025-03-1941 min

Mics OutBreaking down F1's 2024 financial performanceThis week, Cian and Tom dig into the recently released financial results from Formula 1 and pick out some interesting facts and figures that indicate the future direction of the series.The team also looks at recent media rights developments in the US for both F1 and MotoGP and delves into an interesting collaboration between Lewis Hamilton and Lululemon.Talking points:Why Lewis Hamilton's brand ambassador role with Lululemon is so important (05:52)Looking at F1's financial results for 2024 (10:18)Why did Q4 2024 underperform for the series? (15:41)What else did we learn from the financial results? (22:43...2025-03-0539 min

Mics OutCelebrating 75 years of F1This week, Cian, Tom and Pete reflect on the history of Formula 1 as the series celebrates its 75th anniversary, picking out some iconic moments over the years.Tom also looks to avenge his quiz defeat earlier in the year, while the team offer some wider predictions for the 2025 season.Talking points: Reflecting on our earliest memories of F1 (05:31) What is the best F1 race of all time? (08:52) Ranking the most iconic circuits in F1 history (13:53) Who is the most underrated F1 driver ever? (17:02) Discussing the lasting legacy of Bernie Ecclestone (21:46) The Mics Out quiz rematch...2025-02-2141 min

Mics OutRanking motorsport's most iconic sponsorship dealsAfter Honda revealed a bike without the Repsol badge for the first time in 30 years, the Mics Out team think through the most iconic partnerships in motorsport. Martini? Marlboro? Or what about the infamous half-and-half BAR? Probably not the latter, but Cian, Tom & Pete decide their winner. The team also run through the latest news, with everything from David Beckham's son in a Formula E car and LeBron James owning a powerboat racing team. Talking points: Ford announces return to Le Mans with 2027 WEC entry (5:18) Louis Vuitton and Moet & Chandon officially confirmed...2025-02-0539 min

Mics OutWhat's the dream F1 calendar?As South Africa becomes the latest country to throw its hat in the ring for a future Formula 1 race, the Mics Out team evaluates the current schedule and how it looks set to evolve. Cian Brittle and Tom Brown come up with their ideal F1 calendar and, in the process, find out just how hard it is to achieve a schedule that is sufficiently global and sustainable in equal measure. Elsewhere, we compete to build our fantasy driver lineups for the 24 Hours of Daytona, which takes place this weekend. Talking points: Why...2025-01-2244 min

Mics OutThe Mics Out New Year Quiz & 2025 predictionsThe Mics Out team returns for another year of motorsport with a preseason quiz to test their knowledge of the past 12 months. Cian, Tom & Pete also put their necks on the line to predict the 2025 champions in F1, MotoGP, Nascar, IndyCar, and Formula E: how many will they get right? Talking points: F1 2025 season predictions (01:55) MotoGP 2025 season predictions (09:46) Formula E 2025 season predictions (15:11) Nascar 2025 season predictions (19:03) IndyCar 2025 season predictions (22:16) New Year Quiz - Tom vs Pete (26:05) Q1 - Which race will drop off the F1 schedule after 2026? (26:55) Q2 - What is the average estimated team...2025-01-0846 min

Mics OutF1 2024 season review: FIA chaos overshadows positive yearMax Verstappen won a fourth world title, yet 2024 was anything but processionary as it delivered a much-needed injection of excitement to F1. The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown, and Peter Jones unpack the big off-track talking points and evaluate how the series is set up for the future. Talking points: How F1 has revolutionised its commercial approach (07:23) The exponential growth in value of F1 teams (15:04) What effect will General Motors have once it joins the grid in 2026? (21:16) FIA chaos risks overshadowing positive F1 progress (27:16) What do F1's calendar announcements indicate a...2024-12-1248 min

Mics OutHas F1's Las Vegas gamble paid off?What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unless, of course, it’s the global travelling circus that is F1. Cian Brittle and Tom Brown review the series' most unique race weekend and weigh up the pros and cons of hosting a Grand Prix on the Strip. Plus, the team discuss the potential impact of General Motors joining the F1 grid as the 11th team from 2026 and how the series' footprint in the US will develop. Elsewhere, we round-up the latest news from the wider world of motorsport, including some major manufacturer news in WE...2024-11-2847 min

Mics OutWEC & Nascar 2024 season reviews: Two series on the cusp of global progress?It's season review time as another year of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and Nascar comes to a close. Cian Brittle and Tom Brown analyse the manufacturer boom in the endurance racing championship and look at the off-track politics threatening to derail the progress being made by the stock car racing series. Plus, the team look at the major stories dominating the world of F1. Talking points: The latest news from the world of F1 as Q3 financial results are released, incoming rotational European races, and why F1 now has an official...2024-11-1347 min

Mics OutWho is F1's most marketable athlete?Cian Brittle and Tom Brown focus on the release of SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable (50MM) athletes to find out who reigns supreme in the world of motorsport. With 11 athletes in total making the wider list of 150, there are some surprises to navigate on the way to finding out who topped the list. Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen? Lando Norris o Charles Leclerc? What about Bianca Bustamante? Listen on to find out where each driver placed. Plus, we reflect on BlackBook Motorsport's Autumn Reception at the FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia. Talking points:2024-10-3052 min

Mics OutLVMH comes to F1, Formula E puts women first & Nascar vs Michael Jordan latestCian Brittle and Tom Brown unpack the last two weeks of off-track action as Mics Out returns with another stacked episode. From Formula 1's massive ten-year deal with LVMH to the groundbreaking all-female test session in Formula E, there's plenty to get through this week. The team also offer their thoughts on how new fans expect to interact with Formula 1, the latest from Nascar's lawsuit with 23XI Racing, and IndyCar's return to Texas. Talking points: Dissecting the unprecedented ten-year global partnership between F1 and LVMH (04:48) What Octagon's recent survey on the new...2024-10-1647 min

Mics OutMotoGP's bumper schedule, Andretti Global restructure & more trouble for AlpineThere are off-track storylines abound in this week's episode as Alpine shut down their F1 engine programme, Andretti Global announce a major restructure, and MotoGP unveils a record 22-race calendar. The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown, and Alice Evans dissect and analyse the permutations, while we also discuss IndyCar's implementation of a charter system. Elsewhere, the team look at the latest sponsorship news from the worlds of Nascar and F1. Talking points: Alpine enters a new era as Viry-Chatillon shuts down F1 engine production (5:16) Breaking down Alejandro Agag's concerns...2024-10-0244 min

Mics OutIndyCar 2024 season review: An exciting but frustrating seasonAlex Palou made it three titles in four years at Nashville, but how has IndyCar fared off-track? The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle and Tom Brown dissect the key talking points from a tumultuous season, including stuttering TV viewership, political wrangling, and the priorities moving forward. Other topics include the exciting developments at Aston Martin after the capture of Adrian Newey, key commercial movements in F1 and Nascar, and updates from the all-electric world of Extreme E and Formula E.2024-09-1947 min

Mics OutAs Nascar heads to Mexico, is Europe next?Nascar's 'hectic' 2025 schedule has been confirmed and the major development is the Cup Series first competitive stop-off in Mexico. Tom Brown and Pete Jones discuss whether this means US stock cars will be racing in Europe in the not too distant future, plus WEC's upcoming docuseries. 2024-09-0542 min

Mics OutLiberty under investigation, F1 in Rwanda & WRC's US expansionUnder investigation by the US Department of Justice, has Liberty Media landed itself in hot water over its rejection of Andretti? BlackBook Court returns to debate the topic, while the team also looks at Formula 1's recent Q2 financial results and the series' potential return to Africa. Elsewhere, after announcing its 2025 calendar, the team look at the new additions to the WRC schedule and how an expansion into the US is set to benefit the series. Talking points: BlackBook Court: Did Liberty Media get it wrong over Andretti? (05:41) Digging through Formula 1's...2024-08-2345 min

Mics OutWhy is MotoGP struggling to attract British crowds at Silverstone?MotoGP has been going from strength to strength in Europe recently, but this enthusiasm has not been matched by British crowds. The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle and Peter Jones discuss the event and whether moving next year's race earlier in the year will help crowds. We also look at the organisational musical chairs going on in Formula One and dissect some major sponsorship deals and what they mean for the series. Talking points: Reflecting on the BlackBook Motorsport Summer Reception (02:41) Why were crowds so low at the British Grand Prix...2024-08-0744 min

Mics Out2024 Formula E season review: F1 comparisons, Liberty Global acquisition, and moving behind a paywall in the UKAnother year of Formula E is in the books, but did the 2023/24 season live up to expectations? The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown, and Alice Evans look back over the major off-track talking points from the all-electric series. How has Formula E progressed commercially? Was it right to draw F1 comparisons earlier this season? And what about the series' move behind a paywall in the UK? Listen on to find out more. Talking points Balancing Formula E's on-track excitement with a desire to draw comparisons with Formula 1 (04:00) Liberty Global...2024-07-2446 min

Mics OutSilverstone's pricing controversy & MotoGP's scheduling strugglesThe crowd at Silverstone didn't grow for the first time since 2018: did the circuit get its pricing strategy right? The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle and Tom Brown discuss the attendance at last weekend's race, the off-track restructure going on at Aston Martin, and the scheduling woes currently being experienced by MotoGP. Talking points: Analysis of the attendance at Silverstone (06:22) What Aston Martin's restructure means ahead of 2026 (15:12) Is MotoGP's Kazakhstan GP still going ahead? (20:43) The Lewis Hamilton rumours of buying Gresini Racing and why more work needs to be done on education (27:55) Looking...2024-07-1144 min

Mics OutWhy IndyCar's move to Fox signals a new era for the seriesNo motorsport series can claim to have the level of visibility IndyCar will now enjoy from next season in the US. But what does the move to Fox mean for the series? The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown and Peter Jones unpack the details of this unprecedented new deal and ponder just how much potential the series now has. Elsewhere on this week's episode, we discuss Las Vegas' controversial pricing strategy for this year's race and the wider issue of affordability in F1. Plus, the 'BlackBook Court' is in session...2024-06-2744 min

Mics Out24 Hours of Le Mans preview: The golden era of endurance racingIt's time for the most famous endurance race in the world: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown and Peter Jones dissect the progress made by WEC in recent years and analyse the series' golden era ahead of the iconic race. The team also offer their thoughts on the confirmed 2026 regulations in Formula One, the current political situation developing in Nascar around the charter agreement, and the confirmed 2025 schedule for Formula E. Talking points: What are the key changes in the new F1 regulations for 2026? (5:50) Previewing the 24...2024-06-1342 min

Mics OutDebriefing the Monaco GP and how the Indy 500 can help IndyCarThe Monaco Grand Prix suffered yet another uninspiring race, while the Indy 500 offered up a thriller that poses question for the wider IndyCar series. The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown and Peter Jones discuss whether Monaco is fit for purpose in the modern era of F1, how IndyCar's media rights will be affected by the season so far, and the promising noise coming out of Formula E. Talking points: - Is Monaco fit for purpose in this modern era of Formula 1? (5:07) - Porsche's show of faith in Formula...2024-05-3044 min

Mics OutIs the Miami GP a turning point for F1 in the US?BlackBook Motorsport’s Cian Brittle, Alice Evans and Peter Jones discuss the record viewership for F1’s Miami race, the progress being made by F1 Academy, and MotoGP’s promising start to 2024. Talking points: Overviewing the Miami Grand Prix and what the record viewership could mean for Formula One in the US (6:52) F1 Academy returns in Miami with new sponsors and more visibility than ever before (14:35) Are Andretti turning the F1 paddock against them before joining the grid? (20:24) How is MotoGP progressing while the Liberty Media purchase rumbles on? (27:44) The team goes behind the headlines to pick o...2024-05-2043 min

Mics OutWhat's next for Adrian Newey after Red Bull departure?The most hotly-anticipated transfer outside of the F1 driver market has been confirmed. Where will Adrian Newey go now that his departure from Red Bull has been finalised? Could a break from the F1 whirlwind be what's needed? Or, will "the most competitive person" Frank Williams has ever met seek a fresh challenge? The BlackBook team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown, and Peter Jones analyse the situation, dig into recent deals between Ferrari and HP and F1 Academy and American Express, and reflect on the BlackBook Motorsport Forum. Talking points: The team...2024-05-0143 min

Mics OutHas Andretti put F1 on notice with its UK base?Opening a UK facility despite being rejected by F1 is a brave move from the US team, but will the series sit up and take notice? BlackBook's Cian Brittle, Tom Brown, and Peter Jones discuss the likely ramifications, while also diving into rumours of Formula E racing at Silverstone, the release of the 2025 F1 calendar, and previewing the tenth edition of the flagship event for the motorsport business community: the BlackBook Motorsport Forum. Talking points: Analysing the potential knock-on effects from Andretti's move to the UK and how...2024-04-1845 min

Mics OutClaire Williams exclusive interview: Why she misses F1, watching Williams from afar, and providing opportunities for womenClaire Williams, the former team principal of her family’s eponymous F1 team and one of the most prominent women in the sport, sits down with the Mics Out podcast to discuss her career in motorsport, the challenge of growing female representation, and life after Formula One. Talking points: - Returning to the world of F1 through Drive to Survive (0:51) - Is F1 doing enough to promote women in motorsport? (4:51) - How F1 has changed since leaving the sport four years ago (9:01) - Looking at Williams from the outside an...2024-04-0940 min $JORGY\'S STRIPPING THE DIPPING$ JORGY'S STRIPPING THE DIPPINGS3E10 TOM BROWNAt Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. Tom Brown is the Partnerships Executive at Blackbook Motorsport, a global business community for top-level motorsport - which makes him the perfect guest to talk about Liberty Media's acquisition of MotoGP, Indycar's $1 million challenge at Thermal Club and the commercial implications for Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Scuderia Ferrari. Tom also gives a surprising insight into life working in motorsport, as a lifelong fan. Let us know what you think of this episode in the comments, come and find us...2024-04-0743 min

Mics OutMotoGP under Liberty Media's wing: What the €4.2bn takeover means for the seriesFormula One and MotoGP will now be under the same roof at Liberty Media, but what does this mean for both series? The BlackBook team of Cian Brittle, Alice Evans, and Tom Brown discuss how MotoGP will need to reposition itself, the likely incoming marketing overhaul, and whether this means Liberty is more open to selling F1. Talking points: - Discussing Liberty Media's acquisition of MotoGP (4:18) - How Formula E has revamped its marketing strategy (20:33) - What didn't work with IndyCar's Thermal Club experiment (34:16) - How F1 is balancing...2024-04-0444 min

SportsPro PodcastMotoGP changes gear as Liberty makes €4.2bn moveThe owners of F1, Liberty Media, will now control the two biggest global motorsport properties after agreeing to pay €3.5bn for 86% of MotoGP's commercial rightsholder, Dorna Sports. The BlackBook Motorsport team of Cian Brittle, Alice Evans and Tom Brown discuss the deal as the SportsPro Podcast taps into the knowledge of Mics Out (1:18). Then, regularly scheduled programming resumes with Tom Bassam, Sam Carp and Arif Islam hitting a few of the biggest stories in the sports industry, right now. Talking points: - Liberty Media's MotoGP takeover (1:18) - The German FA splits up with Ad...2024-04-0434 min

Mics OutF1 Academy, Claire Williams, and motorsport's most impactful partnershipsF1 Academy returns for a season that feels like opening night compared to last year's dress rehearsal. With input from Claire Williams, the BlackBook team discuss the importance of visibility and track experience for promoting women in motorsport. They also debate the most impactful partnerships from the offseason. Talking points: - What does early season US viewership tell us about the health of F1, Nascar and IndyCar? (2:48) - Exploring the debut season of F1 Academy and what it was initially trying to achieve (8:17) - Claire...2024-03-2242 min

Mics Out2024 season preview: Is Verstappen's dominance bad for F1's business?With another year of motorsport getting underway, BlackBook's Cian Brittle, Tom Brown and Peter Jones sit down to discuss the biggest storylines from some of the major series. Talking points: - Will Red Bull and Max Verstappen's dominance negatively affect F1 viewership? (1:58) - Why did F1 reject the Andretti entry bid? (8:48) - How MotoGP is showing a different approach to the US market (13:19) - Changes in strategy for Nascar and IndyCar (17:30) - A more aggressive marketing campaign from Formula E (30:40) - WEC...2024-03-0740 min

SportsPro PodcastF1 2024 season preview: The big off-track storylinesFormula One returns this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix and, to mark the start of the new season, BlackBook Motorsport writer Cian Brittle joins the pod to discuss all the major narratives from the paddock. Talking points: - Andretti's rejected bid to join the grid (2:56) - Keeping fans engaged when the competition is lacking (12:50) - New team sponsors and partnership challenges (22:36) - The expansion of F1 Academy (30:21) - Season predictions (37:31)2024-02-2941 min

SportsPro PodcastWhy the Las Vegas GP is already an F1 race unlike any otherThe Las Vegas Grand Prix returns to Nevada for the first time since 1982, with Formula One now worlds away from the series that previously raced around the car park at Caesars Palace. BlackBook writer Cian Brittle joins the pod to explain how and why Liberty Media is gambling $500m on a completely new approach to putting on a race. Talking points: How we got to a new F1 grand prix in Vegas (1:00) Is this a shift in F1's strategy for hosting races? (7:19) Is the interest there for another F1 race in the US? (19:39) Has F1...2023-11-1640 min

SportsPro PodcastMonetising MotoGP: Dorna Sports' new chief commercial officer Dan Rossomondo eyes big gainsBlackBook Motorsport writer Cian Brittle sits down for an in-depth conversation with Dorna Sports' new chief commercial officer, Dan Rossomondo, about improving the fortunes of MotoGP. 2023-08-0120 min

SportsPro PodcastIs the Indy 500 motorsport’s Super Bowl? Plus, Bayes Esports on why the esports opportunity is only just beginning.Part one sees Tom Bassam joined by BlackBook Motorsport writer Cian Brittle to discuss crown jewel of US motorsport, the Indy 500 to look at why the Indy 500 stands alone in terms of fan experience and commercial outlook. Part two sees George Breare chat to Amir Mirzaee and Clayton Larcombe from Bayes Esports about what the next phase of the esports industry looks like, including: · Why the impact of Covid-19 on the esports industry is exaggerated · Why PAC Capital decided to lead Bayes’ recent Series A funding round · How esports needs to adapt its commercial mo...2023-05-2557 min

SportsPro PodcastFormula One season preview with Cian BrittleBlackBook correspondent Cian Brittle is in the hotseat this week to delve into the main talking points ahead of the 2023 Formula One season, including: Trouble brewing between F1 and the FIA (2:10) Are automotive heavyweights Ford, GM, and Audi returning to the paddock? (09:41) A temperature check on F1's sustainability efforts (19:52) Do cryptocurrency sponsorships still have a future in motorsport? (32:00) 2023-03-0236 min

SportsPro PodcastWeekly Wrap | BBMF reflections on Drive to Survive, Animoca Brands, sustainability in motorsport and the Hamilton Commission Motorsport writer Cian Brittle brings his motorsport expertise to a special SportPro Podcast looking back at the recent BlackBook Motorsport Forum in London. Post event reflections are interspersed with some of the sounds from onstage and on the floor at BBMF, as the pod analyses some of the key themes to emerge from the Leonardo Hotel. Talking points include Nascar’s efforts in the entertainment space, the enduring impact of Drive to Survive, the future of decentralised gaming, sustainability and what the Hamilton Commission’s report has taught us about diversity in motorsport. There is a...2022-08-2544 min

SportsPro PodcastFormula One 2021 season preview with Ellie NormanAhead of the new Formula One season, SportsPro editor at large Eoin Connolly sits down with the BlackBook Motorsport's executive director Peter Jones and staff writer Georgina Yeomans to preview the upcoming campaign. Then (34.01), Yeomans in on the line with Ellie Norman, Formula One's director of marketing and communications, to hear what the series is doing to engage with younger fans, where important future markets lie and how the success of Netflix's Drive to Survive is benefiting the sport. Music: Surf Inspector by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4447-surf-inspector License: http...2021-03-2555 min

SportsPro PodcastMotorsport special | Assessing the financial challenges, plus Frank Arthofer on F1’s retooled digital strategyAhead of the rescheduled Formula One season, SportsPro editor at large Eoin Connolly is joined by Peter Jones, business director of BlackBook Motorsport, to talk through what we can expect from a very different Formula One season in 2020. Discussion also turns to the wider implications facing series promoters and teams off the back of Covid-19. (01:36) Then, deputy editor Sam Carp speaks to Frank Arthofer, Formula One’s global head of digital media and licensing, to find out how the sport has adapted its digital strategy during lockdown to ensure continued growth this season and further ahead. (32:48) Mu...2020-07-021h 05