In brief, May 2014

December 16, 2014

* The future of the Nürburgring has been saved after a new group took over the company that operates both the modern Grand Prix circuit and the Nordschleife. The Capricon Group, an automotive parts specialist, has paid €100 million (£83 million), of which one quarter will be invested in the facility.

* Former Grand Prix driver Nelson Piquet Jr will race in the Blancpain Sprint Series this year. The one-time Renault driver will dovetail an assault in the US-based Global Rallycross series with selected outings in a BMW Team Brazil Z4.

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Gary Watkins

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Gary has devoted his adult life to covering the world’s major sports car races, and is one of the most respected journalists in the sport. He was formerly on the staff of Autosport magazine and has been a regular contributor to Motor Sport since the start of this century.

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