
the motorsport partnership
specialists
Sports Media International (SMI) is a specialist motorsport partnership agency, providing strategic advisory and brokering services to companies seeking to enter motorsport.
Over the past 25 years, we have represented some of the most renowned automotive companies, rights holders, global brands, prominent race drivers and investment firms - delivering commercial insight, high-value connections and end-to-end guidance to ensure that our client’s motorsport investments and activations deliver measurable results.
SMI is headed by Jonathan Bancroft who has extensive experience across multiple categories – from Formula 1 to MotoGP, Formula E, the World Endurance Championship (WEC), the World Rally Championship (WRC) and IndyCar. We have a global network of contacts and are supported by a highly skilled team of senior consultants and industry specialists.
Services
SMI is steeped in motorsport, and involved at every level. Our clients include teams, events, investors and sponsors – and we know how to maximise return on investment for everyone involved. From the development of market entry strategies to the brokering of partnership deals and the provision of advisory services, our team is on hand to ensure that your programme runs within budget and delivers the right result – every time.
Market Entry Analysis
SMI offers expert market entry and advisory services to help clients navigate the complex motorsport ecosystem confidently. We assess commercial models, audience reach and brand fit to align with each client’s goals. Our customized strategies, financial modeling, risk analysis and due diligence supports informed investment and operational decisions. SMI serves OEMs, brands and investors with tailored solutions to turn motorsport into a valuable strategic asset.
Partnership Brokering
SMI acts as a strategic broker, helping clients form impactful, long-term partnerships. We support sponsorships, OEM collaborations, supplier deals and equity-based alignments. Leveraging deep industry knowledge and our global network, SMI identifies ideal entry points and leads negotiations. Our focus is on strategic value creation with partnerships tailored to support our client’s specific requirements. Clients trust us for our expert guidance, access and credibility in motorsport’s competitive commercial space.
Investment Advisory
Motorsport is becoming a sought-after asset class, drawing interest from private equity, family offices and venture funds. SMI provides advisory services for clients across a range of investment opportunities in motorsport and helps assess value, risk and growth potential. Our services include undertaking due diligence, benchmarking, deal structuring, governance planning and strategic integration. SMI equips investors to make confident, high-impact decisions.
Strategic Content
SMI delivers expert insights and tailored content to guide strategic decisions and shape brand perception in motorsport. Our content and intelligence services support brands, OEMs and investors with research-driven analysis. We produce market reports, competitor benchmarks, audience insights to inform commercial strategy and executive briefings for stakeholders. These services help our clients enter motorsport with clarity, credibility and a strong, differentiated voice.
Markets
SMI has comprehensive knowledge of the principal international motor racing championships - such as the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, FIM MotoGP World Championship, FIA Formula E Championship, Verizon IndyCar Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. Combined with our network of contacts, we are ideally positioned to provide knowledgeable advice to manufacturers, investors and consumer brands looking to benefit from an involvement in motorsport.
Clients
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Contact
United Kingdom
Sports Media International Ltd
6-9, The Square
Stockley Park
Heathrow UB11 1FW
United Kingdom
United States
Sports Media International LLC
55 East Monroe Street
Suite 3800
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
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