MSA to carry out special review

The body played a part in the fight to keep the British Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar, but has been accused in recent years of failing to run the sport with real conviction. But new chief executive Colin Hilton, who took over from the retiring John Quenby last year, is making moves to ensure the MSA works as it should.

"We must recognise that the needs and expectations of the commercial sector must be reflected within the MSA for the wider benefit of the sport and its UK participants," Hilton told Autosport.com. "To determine the MSA's future role and challenges as the sport's national governing body, we have commissioned a leading management consultancy to undertake a comprehensive Strategic Review of the sport within the UK.

"The findings of this Strategic Review will be presented in the Autumn and we will then be in a better position to determine and announce our future policies."

A key point of focus for the MSA will be to maintain British motorsport's standing as a top breeding ground for future world champions, both in racing and rallying.

"The Strategic Review has already identified this as a key issue for the future of British motorsport and the MSA," said Hilton. "The MSA alone cannot influence the whole international scene however we must bring together the UK stakeholders, promoters, teams, industry representatives and major clubs to tackle this challenge collectively.

He added: "One of our major objectives is to increase participation in all levels of motorsport and that is another of the key areas currently being investigated by the Strategic Review."