Economics

02
Apr
Lamborghini €3.2B Record Year Meets First In-House GT3

Lamborghini €3.2B Record Year Meets First In-House GT3

Lamborghini achieved its strongest financial year with €3.20 billion in revenue in 2025 while preparing its first-ever fully in-house GT3 race car. Set to debut at Sebring, the program highlights the proven link between factory racing and enhanced supercar brand value and sales.
5 min read
03
Mar
Wright Motorsports Expands 2026 SRO Program After Record Attendance Surge

Wright Motorsports Expands 2026 SRO Program After Record Attendance Surge

Wright Motorsports will field three Porsche 911 GT3 R entries in SRO America for 2026, expanding its footprint in a rapidly growing GT racing market. The multi-car strategy increases data depth, operational leverage, and sponsor exposure in a competitive season.
6 min read
19
Feb
Alpine Ends WEC Hypercar Program to Prioritize F1 Restructuring

Alpine Ends WEC Hypercar Program to Prioritize F1 Restructuring

Alpine will withdraw from the FIA WEC Hypercar category after 2026, reallocating resources to strengthen its struggling Formula 1 program. The move includes closing its Viry-Châtillon facility as part of a broader restructuring strategy.
5 min read
12
Feb
McLaren’s 2027 Hypercar Program Signals a Major Bet on Endurance Racing

McLaren’s 2027 Hypercar Program Signals a Major Bet on Endurance Racing

McLaren’s announcement of Mikkel Jensen as its first Hypercar driver confirms a long-term return to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027.
7 min read
05
Feb
IMSA Labs and NASA: How Race-Tech Licensing Is Building a $20B Innovation Engine

IMSA Labs and NASA: How Race-Tech Licensing Is Building a $20B Innovation Engine

The global motorsports market is projected to grow from $9.5B in 2024 to $20.1B by 2034, driven not by sponsorship alone but by racing’s evolution into a commercial R&D platform. IMSA Labs and its NASA partnership formalize that shift, turning race-proven technology into licensable innovation.
5 min read
27
Jan
GT America’s 2026 Cup Class Expansion: Why Grid Sizes Could Grow 50%

GT America’s 2026 Cup Class Expansion: Why Grid Sizes Could Grow 50%

GT America’s 2026 season introduces expanded Cup-class participation, driving early indicators of up to 50% grid growth. Historical data suggests unmanaged expansion risks grid dilution once entries exceed 30 cars, making class structure and entry caps a critical strategic lever.
7 min read
06
Jan
IndyCar’s New Charter System Delivers $1M Annual Payouts to Teams in 2025

IndyCar’s New Charter System Delivers $1M Annual Payouts to Teams in 2025

IndyCar’s new charter system distributes guaranteed entries and $1M annual payouts to teams beginning in 2025, creating financial stability, entry predictability, and asset-backed value as the series positions for long-term growth.
5 min read
02
Dec
IndyCar Delays New Chassis to 2028: $25–30M Overhaul Costs Drive Postponement Amid Rising Budgets

IndyCar Delays New Chassis to 2028: $25–30M Overhaul Costs Drive Postponement Amid Rising Budgets

IndyCar has delayed its next-gen chassis and engine package to 2028 due to incomplete regulations and rising $25–30M development costs. The postponement allows added testing time while easing economic pressures on teams and manufacturers.
5 min read
25
Nov
NASCAR Teams Lost $2.2M Per Car in 2024: Lawsuit Data Exposes Deep Financial Strain

NASCAR Teams Lost $2.2M Per Car in 2024: Lawsuit Data Exposes Deep Financial Strain

Court filings from the 2025 NASCAR antitrust lawsuit reveal teams lost an average of $2.2M per car in 2024, exposing structural cost issues and profit disparities amid escalating Next Gen era expenses.
8 min read
20
Nov
China’s Motorsports Fan Base Surges 30% as $11.39B Market Accelerates with 11.22% CAGR by 2025

China’s Motorsports Fan Base Surges 30% as $11.39B Market Accelerates with 11.22% CAGR by 2025

China’s motorsports fan base is projected to climb 30% by 2025, pushing the components market to $11.39B. Data trends show how tech adoption, sponsorship expansion, and event investment are fueling a new era of growth across Asia Pacific.
6 min read