Watson: Hamilton’s media absence ‘pathetic’
John Watson, a former F1 driver who said Niki Lauda was his life-long friend, has slammed Lewis Hamilton for his behaviour in Monaco. After..
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FIA tribute video in honour of Niki Lauda
Paying tribute to Austrian legend, FIA President Jean Todt said: “Niki Lauda was a hero of motor sport, who inspired me in my youth. He..
Debate brewing over standard parts for 2021
A controversy is brewing over whether standardised parts should be introduced in F1. It started with gearboxes, wheels and brakes, but now..
FIA Road to Safety with F1 Drivers
Composed of black and white close-ups of the drivers’ faces, the film highlights the need to follow key safety rules, not only on the..
Silverstone sure new surface to be ready for F1
Silverstone is “confident” a brand new track surface will be ready for July’s British grand prix. The Guardian reports..
No ‘Q4’ qualifying in 2020
The ‘Q4’ qualifying format proposal for 2020 has been scrapped. Earlier, we reported that authorities were considering adding a..
Raikkonen: No extra speed from flexible wing
Kimi Raikkonen has played down claims Alfa Romeo deliberately tried to race a ‘flexible’ front wing in Baku. The Finn was..
Top teams happy with 10 teams on grid
F1 authorities are looking to add a new team or two to the grid for 2021. Recently, FIA president Jean Todt said he would..
Mercedes tweaks illegal new front wing
Mercedes in Shanghai had to tweak a new front wing design after the FIA declared it illegal. Auto Motor und Sport confirmed that the German..
Horner: Ferrari fuel ‘smells like grapefruit juice’
New questions about the legality of Ferrari‘s 2019 engine are beginning to be asked. In the winter test season, following a spate of..
Todt responds to reports about jailed F1 protester
Jean Todt has responded to a controversy about a jailed protester in Bahrain. Earlier, the FIA vowed to “investigate” the case..
DRS could remain on F1 cars in 2021
DRS, the ‘drag reduction system’ which helps overtaking in F1, looks set to remain on the cars even after 2021. That is despite..
Masi to again replace Whiting in Bahrain
Michael Masi will once again replace F1’s late race director Charlie Whiting this weekend in Bahrain. Whiting, also the sport’s..
FIA responds to 2019 start light problem
F1’s governing body is making adjustments ahead of the Bahrain grand prix so that drivers at the back of the grid can see the start..
Wolff rubbishes breakaway series rumours
Toto Wolff has rubbished rumours he might be part of a movement to set up a rival world championship. Auto Motor und Sport reveals that,..
Work begins on Vietnam F1 track
Work on Vietnam’s new F1 circuit for 2020 began this week. DPA news agency says FIA president Jean Todt was on hand for the ground..
More than one candidate for Whiting’s job
There is more than one candidate to replace the late F1 race director Charlie Whiting. In Melbourne, where Whiting passed away in his hotel..
Liberty to get tough in F1 negotiations
Negotiations over the next Concorde Agreement look to be heating up. Red Bull‘s Dr Helmut Marko said the biggest..
Steiner: Teams to ‘support’ FIA after Whiting death
It will be almost “impossible” for F1 to replace Charlie Whiting. Whiting, the sport’s long-serving FIA race director and..
Charlie Whiting has passed away
FIA Director of Formula One, Charlie Whiting, has sadly passed away this morning (14 March 2019), in Melbourne, aged 66, as the result of a..
