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 not-for-profit private company limited by guarantee headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1979, the organization employs approximately 290 individuals and functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer, having reported $17.6M in revenue as of 2024. The company's primary focus is on 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:

News that the World Rally Championship will return to British shores in 2027 with Rally Scotland has been positively received, anticipated to provide a significant boost for British rallying. This development, which included details on how the event was made possible, followed Motorsport UK's confirmation on March 16, 2026, that the FIA World Rally Championship will return to the UK from 2027 with the new Rally Scotland event. Motorsport UK secured an initial three-year agreement from 2027 to 2029 with WRC Promoter GmbH after reaching funding agreements with the Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council, and Aberdeenshire Council. Separately, on March 11, 2026, Motorsport UK and Charlotte Tilbury announced the recipients of their Girls Karting Academy scholarships. This initiative, in collaboration with TeamSport, aims to increase female participation in motorsport, addressing the current 5% representation of women among UK licensed racing drivers. Earlier, on February 25, 2026, Motorsport UK confirmed the new cohort of young athletes for its 2026 Motorsport UK Academy, a talent pathway supporting the development of future motorsport stars.

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

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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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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

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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Jan

11th

2026

13:34

British Hillclimb Championship Meeting // Harewood // July 4

The Motorsport UK British Hillclimb Championship presented by Nova Motorsport returns to the iconic Harewood Hill this weekend for an unmissable two days of sprint action. Having dazzled crowds back in May at the Yorkshire venue, the country’s best hillclimb competitors are back for more pulsating action – and picking a winner has never been more difficult.

British Automobile Racing Club

Jan

11th

2026

13:34

British Hillclimb Championship Meeting // Gurston Down // May 23

The Motorsport UK British Hillclimb Championship presented by Nova Motorsport descends on the South of England this weekend for what promises to be a spectacular event at Gurston Down. In what is one of the biggest events on the 2026 calendar for the British Automobile Racing Club-operated venue, a huge crowd is expected to descend on Salisbury for two days of edge-of-the-seat entertainment.

British Automobile Racing Club

Dec

9th

2025

18:32

Emergency and Medical Services (Units and Equipment) General

All emergency vehicles are licensed based on their suitability for the particular tasks required of them and the equipment carried. Rescue Units are required to transport licensed crew and equipment and provide medical and extrication facilities at the scene of an accident. Stage Safety Units transport licensed crew and equipment to an incident to render the scene safe and to render First Aid and spinal immobilisation until the Rescue Unit arrives. Medical Response Units are equipped with roof mounted flashing blue lights and equipped as follows: defibrillator, ECG, thermometer, oropharyngeal airways, pocket mask, suction apparatus, and more. The Minimum crew requirements are: three fully licensed rescue crew members and a Doctor or Motorsport UK Registered Paramedic for Race and Rallycross events, and two fully licensed rescue crew members and a Doctor or Motorsport UK Registered Paramedic for Rally and Speed Events.

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Dec

9th

2025

18:32

Track Licence Requirements for Motorsport UK

To obtain a Track Licence from Motorsport UK, applicants must provide detailed information about their track, including a 1/2500 scale plan and a Motorsport UK Inspector's report. The licence holder must ensure that all requirements are met, including the length of the course, start and finish positions, and spectator and official enclosures. The track must also have adequate lighting, fire equipment, and medical facilities. Additionally, the licence holder must comply with safety regulations, including the use of protective barriers, emergency vehicles, and communication systems.

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Dec

9th

2025

18:32

Emergency and Medical Services (Units and Equipment) General

All emergency vehicles are licensed based on their type and suitability for the tasks required. Vehicles must be safe, clean, and in good condition. Crew members must be licensed and trained. Rescue units must carry the appropriate equipment and provide medical and extrication facilities. Stage safety units transport licensed crew and equipment to incidents. Medical centres must be properly equipped and maintained. Crew requirements vary depending on the type of unit and event.

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Motorsport UK sells broadcasting rights of its motorsports competitions globally.

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