Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Archives - Motorsport

Xavier Marcos Padros served as Charles Leclerc's race engineer with Scuderia Ferrari before joining Cadillac as its new Technical Director.

Exclusive: Xavier Marcos Padros on his move to Cadillac and the lessons he can take from F1

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago018 mins

In the fourth part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Xavier Marcos Padros, current technical director of Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar program, talked about his vast motorsport experience and journey to Cadillac. A new challenge with Cadillac Marcos Padros boasts an impressive résumé. After working as a performance engineer with HRT F1 Team and then…

The FIA has amended the 2025 F1 sporting regulations to close loopholes related to pitlane starts and the retirement of significantly vehicles.

FIA rule changes close loopholes ahead of 2025 F1 season

Jonah Presser4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

As the 2025 F1 season approaches, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has adjusted its rules regarding pitlane starts and damaged cars to close loopholes that teams have exploited at past events. These changes aim to ensure that teams compete under a rigorous set of rules to maximise fair, honest and competitive…

More controversy has arisen as the FIA releases their 2025 guidelines regarding driver conduct

FIA releases 2025 steward penalty guidelines; points deductions a possibility

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has released the 2025 International Sporting Code (ISC) and guidelines. These set the rules and regulations that motorsport teams and athletes must follow throughout the upcoming season. The Steward Penalty Guidelines, outlined in Appendix B, stand out in the new code. According to the FIA, these…

CCA finds Alpine and Honda in Procedural Breach of 2023 F1 Cost Cap Regulations

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Following a “thorough and intensive review” of Reporting Documentation submitted to its Cost Cap Administration (CCA) for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced all 10 Formula One (F1) teams were found to have complied with financial regulations. The Financial Regulations for F1 Teams,…