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🏎️ The Formula 1 season is coming to a close this weekend. While on track Verstappen already clinched the Championship, the headlines off track are far more intriguing. GM/Cadillac is set to join the grid in 2026, as well as Audi F1 rumoured to be selling a minority stake in Sauber to the Qatar sovereign wealth fund. With all these developments some natural question emerged: Who actually owns the F1 teams and why are ownership structures increasingly complex? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEE4hhtR ⚡ Only 25-30% of team ownership across all teams remains with pure car brands ⚡ Predictable and sustainable profits (from increased popularity, revenues and the cost cap) has made F1 teams a promising investment proposition ⚡ Increased capital deployment from US investment groups and Middle Eastern wealth funds in recent years F1 is not alone, with other sports experiencing similar shifts in ownership structures and new forms of capital flowing into them, as sports teams are becoming a lucrative asset class. Check out the full article to get a team by team ownership breakdown and detailing of the underlying reasons for the shift in ownership and capital structures in F1. Thanks for your support and interest, stay tuned for more 🙌 #Formula1 #Teamownership #Sportbusiness #Sportinvestments

Formula 1 has long been considered a series and sport with its base in Europe, and while this remains true, the number of U.S. companies involved in the sport has more than doubled in just a few years. This image illustrates the growing dominance of the U.S. when comparing the number of partners in Formula 1 from non-European countries in 2024. The picture is part of the "Spomotion Analytics Formula 1 Partnership Network Analyses 2024"

In my latest article, I took a deep dive into Formula 1‘s current expansion focus and why a fourth race in the United States is not on the cards at the moment. Also what does it mean for Europe? 🤔 #F1 #Formula1 Read the full article here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eh-Qt_gt

What is the Chinese 🇨🇳 involvement in Formula 1 and Premier League 2024? Here is the answer. Sauber, or Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, is the "Chinese" Formula 1 team with 2 partners, and of course driver Guanyu Zhou. With the return of the Chinese Grand Prix to the F1 calendar, the team's expectations for attracting further partnerships from China have likely increased. In Premier League two clubs, Arsenal and Manchester City, have three partners from China.

Are the benefits of Formula 1 reserved for the brands with the biggest budgets? In the debut episode of CNBC’s ‘Inside Track: The Business of Formula 1’, our CEO, Robin Fenwick, highlights how brands of all sizes now have multiple entry points into the rapidly expanding F1 ecosystem, with sponsorship opportunities at every level. With Formula 1 now a $3 billion industry, there’s never been a better time for new brands to join the grid and unlock the power of F1 sponsorship. Watch the full episode via the link in the comments. Curious about how your brand can get involved in F1? Send us a message to explore the possibilities 📩 #SportsMarketing #BrandPartnerships #F1 #CNBC #InsideTrack #Motorsport #Formula1

Exclusive: F1 defers decision over points system tweaks: Following a push by F1's midfield teams to extend the current points structure to cover the top 12, the topic was put on the agenda for Thursday's F1 Commission meeting attended by the FIA, F1 and all 10 teams.For the change to go through, it needed support from five of the current teams. Read Also: Formula 1The implications of F1's vote on a new points structure Several ...Keep reading #motorsports #racing #cars

Is the junior pathway to F1 actually 'broken'?: A common complaint among fans of Formula 1's main feeder series, Formula 2 and Formula 3, is that drivers rarely get the chance to progress into race seats in the top tier. Championship-winning talents have often been forced to sit on the sidelines in a reserve capacity and wait until an established name retires.This was especially evident in the off-season last year, when there were no changes to ...Keep reading http://dlvr.it/TGZqDy #Formula1 #FIAF3 #FIAF2

🏎️ F1 NEWS 🏎️ 🏎️A new points structure, which would award points to the top 12 finishers from 2025, will be discussed between F1, the FIA and teams. 🏎️The current proposal would leave the top seven positions intact, with 8th place receiving five points, 9th four, 10th three, 11th two and 12th the final point. 🏎️While a change for next season does not require unanimity among the teams, with 6 out of 10 voting in favour would be sufficient, it is possible that they will agree to analyse its impact further and make a decision later this year. 🏎️The aim is to give more prominence to the lower midfield of the table, where after the Chinese GP, Williams, Sauber and Alpine have yet to score points, despite falling just short on several occasions. Could be an interesting move for the middle part of the table. What do you think?🤔🤔

🏆🚗 Max Verstappen is on the brink of securing his fourth consecutive F1 Championship and has recently filed a trade mark for his iconic phrase, 'Simply Lovely.' Protecting catchphrases is more than just a strategic move—it's a game-changer for brand expansion and management. Discover how securing iconic phrases safeguards identity, enhances marketability, and ensures long-term success in the world of sports. #IntellectualProperty #BrandManagement #F1 #MaxVerstappen #Trademark #BusinessStrategy

Here is a case to watch closely for its potential implications to motorsport. #sportslaw #motorsportlaw