FIA president says social media can destroy F1 completely
Nov.9 – Social media has the potential to “destroy” Formula 1, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Anyone..
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Russian Dakar winner asks FIA for Ukraine conflict reprieve
Oct.17 – Dakar rally winner Sergey Karyakin has called on F1’s governing body to scrap the hurdles preventing Russian drivers..
FIA approves 3 additional Sprints for next 2023 F1 season
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has today, 27 September, approved by e-vote an increase in the number of Events featuring Sprint sessions..
FIA approves new F1 2026 PU & 2022-2023 technical regulations
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the regulations for the 2026 Formula 1 Power Unit (PU) Regulations that will apply to the..
Six teams reject new ‘porpoising’ rule changes for next year
Jul.23 – Up to six teams are resisting efforts for permanent rule changes next year to stamp out ‘porpoising’. Following..
Honda also thinking about return to F1 in 2026 season?
Jun.24 – Formula 1 and Volkswagen are getting nervous about delays in the finalisation of the engine rules for 2026. Porsche and Audi..
Top F1 pilots still asking for better race control
Jun.11 – Top Formula 1 drivers are asking for better official management of the sport’s on-track action. Race director Michael..
FIA boss backtracks after his earlier Hamilton & Vettel criticism
Jun.10 – New FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has backtracked after suggesting Formula 1 drivers were becoming too political. He..
Politicisation of F1 ‘unavoidable’ now according new FIA boss
Jun.6 – New FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it’s “unavoidable” that Formula 1 has become a much more..
Alonso not apologising for his FIA criticism
May 23 – Fernando Alonso has refused to apologise for comments that reportedly could have left him with a disrepute charge courtesy..
FIA now stamping authority over Hamilton and Mercedes?
May 19 – The FIA’s new president is stamping his authority over Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton, according to well-known Russian..
Masi could make F1 return as race director?
May 16 – Axed and disgraced former F1 race director Michael Masi could make a comeback. While many applauded the Australian’s..
Not all F1 teams support new Andretti team bid
May 11 – Michael Andretti found resistance in the Formula 1 paddock when he spoke with current team principals over the Miami GP..
Andretti still pushing hard for 2024 F1 team debut
May 7 – Mario Andretti is confident his famous surname will be back on the Formula 1 grid in 2024. A proposed buyout of the Sauber..
FIA & F1 ‘fight over money’ in future sprint races
Apr.28 – Unity between F1’s authorities – Liberty Media and the FIA – is under threat over a financial dispute..
F1 banned driver comments after Jeddah missile attack
Mar.26 – Formula 1 banned drivers from making comment after a nearby Aramco oil facility was attacked by missiles and drones during..
Hamilton positive about Abu Dhabi F1 GP report
Mar.21 – Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 authorities did not apologise as they handed down the full report of the post-Abu Dhabi finale..
Ferrari team boss backs under-fire Masi axe by FIA
Feb.18 – Mattia Binotto has backed the FIA’s decision to axe under-fire Formula 1 race director Michael Masi. Confirming..
FIA opens new step forward in Formula 1 refereeing
Ladies, gentlemen, During the F1 Commission Meeting in London, I presented part of my plan for a new step forward in Formula 1 refereeing...
Rival F1 top team bosses were calm at first meeting
Feb.16 – Tensions between Red Bull and Mercedes appear to have cooled in the wake of the ultra intense 2021 world championship..
