Motorsport UK

Motorsport UK

http://www.motorsportuk.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourmotorsportuk/

Motorsport UK, also known as Motor Sports Association (MSA), is a privately owned, not-for-profit private company limited by guarantee headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1979, the organization employs approximately 290 individuals and reported $17.6M in revenue as of 2024. It functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer. The company specializes in motorsports and cycling, serving as a national membership organisation and governing body for four-wheel motorsport in the United Kingdom.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1979

Headcount

283

Headquarters

UK

Primary Segment

Motorsports and cycling

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Motorsport UK released its comprehensive National Competition Rules 2026 on April 17, 2026, outlining governance, insurance, policies, competition fees, and safeguarding for UK motorsport to ensure safety, fairness, and enjoyment for participants. Previously, on April 14, 2026, Motorsport UK, as the national governing body and event organiser, announced a WRC Business Breakfast Briefing for April 30, 2026. This briefing follows Scotland securing a three-year deal last month to host a round of the World Rally Championship from 2027, which will bring top-level rallying back to the UK for the first time since 2019. Earlier, on April 1, 2026, Motorsport UK extended its partnership with Safety Rocks for another year, focusing on promoting risk management, facilitating female opportunities through the Girls on Track UK programme, and collaborating on the Wera Tools F4 British Championship. On March 26, 2026, Ben Langford won the inaugural Motorsport UK Cross Car Esports Cup, earning a fully-funded race in a real-world FIA Cross Car with LifeLive UK and demonstrating esports as an accessible path into motorsport.

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Motorsport UK offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Motorsport UK's product portfolio comprises of motorsports and cycling and media and TV services.

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Motorsport UK's revenues were less than $25M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Motorsport UK's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is motorsports. For full access to Motorsport UK's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Apr

17th

2026

18:01

Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026

The Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 is a comprehensive document outlining the rules and regulations for motorsport in the UK. It covers various aspects, including general governance, insurance, ASN policies and codes of conduct, funding and competition fees, competing abroad, and safeguarding policy. The document also includes definitions and nomenclature, competition fees, and a list of British championships. The rules are designed to ensure the safety, fairness, and enjoyment of motorsport for all participants.

Ecoonline Amazon

Apr

14th

2026

18:30

Events, B2B Tag

Motorsport UK to hold WRC Business Breakfast Briefing

Following the recent announcement that Scotland has secured a round of the World Rally Championship from 2027, Motorsport UK, the national governing body of four-wheel motorsport and organiser of the event, is planning a WRC Business Breakfast Briefing on Thursday April 30 2026.

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Apr

1st

2026

08:56

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Motorsport UK and Safety Rocks continue collaborative partnership promoting positive approach to a safer sport

Motorsport UK and Safety Rocks today announced another year of partnership focused on promoting better risk management in motorsport. The three-pronged partnership promoting a positive approach to risk management across the motorsport community via the sport’s Clubs and Community team, delivering female opportunities within motorsport via the Girls on Track UK programme and at the track with a partnership in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship Certified by FIA.

Apr

1st

2026

01:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Evans: Rally Scotland key to inspiring next generation

Last month, it was announced that a new gravel rally based in Aberdeen, Scotland, has secured a three-year deal to host a round of the WRC from next year. The news will bring top-level rallying back to the UK for the first time since Wales Rally GB in 2019.

World Rally Championship

Mar

26th

2026

09:02

From PC to paddock: Cross Car Esports Cup champion Ben Langford wins real

Ben Langford has won the inaugural Motorsport UK Cross Car Esports Cup in style after a thrilling final round, claiming the prize of a fully-funded race in a real-world FIA Cross Car with LifeLive UK. In the process of graduating to real-world racing he will help to blaze a trail for the Esports domain as an accessible path into motorsport.

Mar

25th

2026

18:30

World Rally Championship returns to the UK with Rally Scotland from 2027

Motorsport UK has confirmed that the FIA World Rally Championship will return to the UK from 2027 with a brand-new event: Rally Scotland. Following funding agreements with the Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, Motorsport UK has agreed terms with WRC Promoter GmbH for an initial three-year agreement from 2027 to 2029, bringing the world’s best rally drivers back to British stages.

Britishrallychampionship (co.uk)

Mar

17th

2026

10:42

Funding Activities, Events, B2B Tag

What WRC return to GB means for British rallying

Imagine Formula 1 without the British Grand Prix, it's unthinkable isn’t it? Well, the World Rally Championship without Rally GB is a similar scenario to many. The WRC without Great Britain just didn’t sit right, so news that Scotland will bring top-tier rallying back to British shores in 2027 has, as you can imagine, been well received and will provide a real shot in the arm for British rallying.

Mar

17th

2026

04:46

Events, B2B Tag

Rally Scotland: How it's been able to happen – DirtFish

Standing outside Aberdeen’s P&J Live, David Richards smiled at the memory of his first visit to Scotland’s north-east. Much has changed since he finished fourth with Tony Pond aboard a Triumph Dolomite Sprint on the 1976 Granite City Rally.

Mar

16th

2026

10:19

Funding Activities, Events, ESG, B2B Tag

World Rally Championship returns to the UK with Rally Scotland from 2027

Motorsport UK has confirmed that the FIA World Rally Championship will return to the UK from 2027 with a brand-new event: Rally Scotland. Following funding agreements with the Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, Motorsport UK has agreed terms with WRC Promoter GmbH for an initial three-year agreement from 2027 to 2029, bringing the world’s best rally drivers back to British stages.

Mar

11th

2026

05:42

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Motorsport UK and Charlotte Tilbury announce Girls Karting Academy scholarship winners

Two young female drivers have been awarded Motorsport UK Girls Karting Academy scholarships funded by Motorsport UK and Charlotte Tilbury in collaboration with TeamSport under an initiative set up to increase female participation in motorsport. Due to lack of opportunity, visibility, access and confidence, girls often drop out of sport twice as fast as boys and as a result currently only 5% of UK licenced racing drivers are female.

Feb

25th

2026

11:55

Motorsport UK Academy confirms 2026 cohort

Motorsport UK has confirmed a new cohort of young athletes for the 2026 Motorsport UK Academy, a talent pathway providing the UK’s future motorsport stars opportunities to learn, develop and thrive. The programme has been

Jan

27th

2026

13:21

Motorsport UK Karting Yearbook 2026 - V1

The Motorsport UK Karting Yearbook 2026 - V1 is a comprehensive guide to karting regulations, covering general competition, technical, and safety regulations. It includes information on class regulations, weights, silencing, and measurements. The yearbook is a must-have for competitors, officials, and marshals, and is available for purchase or download from the Motorsport UK website.

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