F1 teams and FIA at odds over weight reduction and aerodynamics
Feb.2 – A new front in the latest political battle between the FIA, Formula 1 and the competing teams has opened up. Recently, the..
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FIA defends president amid escalating conflict in F1 about rights
Jan.30 – The governing FIA has defended its president amid an escalating political climate in Formula 1. In recent days, weeks and..
Rumors of Ford’s F1 entry heat up after FIA president’s announcement
Jan.30 – Ford appears to have opened the door to a potentially-imminent future in Formula 1. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem..
Marko thinks it wouldn’t be so good if Saudis get F1 rights
Jan.30 – Outspoken Formula 1 team official Dr Helmut Marko has broken ranks to question whether the sport should be sold to Saudi..
Liberty Media and FIA at odds: Who will rule the F1 empire?
Jan.26 – FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insists that Formula 1’s governing body will have a say on who controls the..
F1 owners slam FIA president in scathing letter over $20bn Saudi offer
Jan.25 – The current owners of Formula 1 have lashed back at the president of the sport’s governing body. After it emerged that..
FIA president worried about F1 buyout bid of $20bn
Jan.24 – The president of F1’s governing body is concerned that the financial value of the sport is being dangerously inflated...
Andretti’s F1 dream in danger: teams fear value dilution
Jan.20 – Formula 1 only has “a couple of months” to open the door to a new Andretti-Cadillac team in 2025 or 2026. That..
FIA boosts F1 investment, announces new structure
The FIA has today confirmed significant updates to its Formula 1 structure following a review of the FIA’s internal procedures initiated..
Axed Chinese F1 Grand Prix could return to current calendar
Jan.16 – Formula 1’s forthcoming 2023 calendar could once again swell to 24 grands prix. Before Christmas, the sport scrapped..
F1 teams afraid to lose money when Andretti-Cadillac joins
Jan.16 – Bernie Ecclestone says existing Formula 1 teams are “afraid” of losing money by agreeing to green-light an..
President says FIA lawyer did not leak Red Bull F1 news
Nov.20 – FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has lashed back at suggestions a former Toto Wolff-linked lawyer is the source of a media..
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..
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..
