The stakeholders of Formula 1 have discussed the possibility of cancelling the new 2026 regulations entirely in favour of bringing the V10 engines on sustainable fuel and the sound of F1 back to life. Latest information suggests that this could already happen in 2028, with current regulations being extended by two more years. The last…
The FIA has confirmed even bigger tests of F1 rear wings will come into play at the Chinese GP this weekend. During practice in Australia, teams had to provide housings to fit FIA cameras which seeked to monitor the rear wings when the cars took to the track at Albert Park. The rear wing debate…
As the 2025 F1 season approaches, several significant regulation changes have been introduced to enhance competition, safety, and the overall spectacle of the sport. Here’s an overview of the key updates before it’s lights out for the first time in Australia next weekend. 1. Elimination of the Fastest Lap point Since 2019, drivers finishing within…
Motorsport UK Chair, David Richards CBE, expresses Motorsport UK’s position in regard to the global governance of the sport, and says legal action is a strong possibility against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The former BAR Honda team principal released a remarkable letter on Wednesday evening, outlining just how bad things have gotten with the…
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…
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…
The FIA released a new wearable-tech shirt that will act as a cooling vest for the drivers that will be implemented from the 2025 season onwards. While it may be optional for drivers to use it this season, it will be mandatory from 2026 onwards as part of the new race regulations. However, Haas driver…
Following the news in January that Johnny Herbert would no longer serve as a Formula 1 Steward for the 2025 season, the former race winner speaks out on the circumstances of his firing. Speaking out for the first time since the news of his firing, Johnny Herbert hit out at the FIA. Citing a conflict…
After a busy few days of pre-season testing, Rodin Motorsport’s Christian Mansell discussed his expectations for 2025 FIA Formula 2 season. This will be the Australian’s first full season in F2. He previously completed three rounds of the 2024 championship, finishing 25th in the standings with an impressive 10 points. Mansell “comfortable” after pre-season testing…
Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland delivered an outstanding performance in Round 4 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Jeddah, securing a dominant victory that catapulted him to the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings. Rowland rises in the standings Rowland’s performance in Jeddah not only saw him secure the victory,…
