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Speaking ahead of the Las Vegas GP, key F1 figures explained how the 2026 regulations are expected to improve racing

Key figures explain how F1 2026 regulations will improve racing

Magdalena Put1 day ago1 day ago05 mins mins

Speaking ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP, senior team representatives and FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis offered new insight into how the 2026 regulations will aim to improve racing. Key team personnel—Simone Resta (Mercedes), Paul Monaghan (Red Bull), Andy Stevenson (Aston Martin)—along with the FIA single seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, outlined what to expect…

Williams driver Alex Albon says FIA rules remain confusing as he weighs in on Oscar Piastri’s penalty during F1 Las Vegas GP media day

Albon calls for clarity on FIA guidelines ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP amid ongoing Piastri penalty debate

Magdalena Put2 days ago2 days ago05 mins mins

Williams driver Alex Albon has called for greater clarity on FIA racing guidelines heading into the F1 Las Vegas GP, as debate continues over the controversial collision involving Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri at the previous round in São Paulo. The incident occurred during an early-race safety car restart, with Piastri, Antonelli, and Ferrari’s Charles…

High Court rejects attempts to block case by Felipe Massa, allowing his 2008 F1 conspiracy claim over the Singapore GP crash to proceed.

Massa wins key High Court ruling as 2008 F1 Singapore GP conspiracy claim moves forward

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago06 mins mins

The long-running controversy surrounding the 2008 Formula One season took a turn today, as the High Court refused attempts by Formula One Management (FOM), Bernie Ecclestone and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to block Felipe Massa’s claim from moving forward. As a result, the case brought by Massa—focused on allegations that key figures in…

New rules will be introduced in the 2026 F1 season that will require teams to cover most of their car in paint or stickers.

Changes to team livery and driver number rules approved by F1 Commission for 2026

Eleanor Cooper1 week ago1 week ago03 mins mins

New rules will be introduced in the 2026 F1 season that will require teams to cover most of their car in paint or stickers to avoid exposed carbon fibre. Drivers will be allowed to change their numbers mid-career, while a number of potential refinements to the 2026 regulations were also discussed including a proposal of…

The 2025 Macau GP FR Qualifying 2 session saw Théophile Naël claim pole position ahead of Freddie Slater. See the full report here.

2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 2 | Naël takes Pole ahead of Slater after tight Qualifying battle

Shania Wallage1 week ago1 week ago03 mins mins

Qualifying 2 of the 2025 Macau FIA FR World Cup saw Théophile Naël secure pole position in a heavily red flagged session. His final flying lap proved decisive, giving him clear track space and enough pace to beat out the rest of the field as the clock expired. Earlier on Friday, Freddie Slater topped the…

FP2 at the 2025 FR Macau event saw Freddie Slater go fastest in a session heavily disrupted by red flags and limited track time.

2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | FP2 | Red flags limit running as Slater ends Free Practice on top

Shania Wallage1 week ago1 week ago03 mins mins

Day 2 of the 2025 Macau GP FR World Cup kicked off with FP2. On Thursday, Taito Kato set the pace in FP1 ahead of Freddie Slater, but the British driver hit back strongly later in the day by topping the opening Qualifying 1 session. The weekend features an array of 27 competitive young drivers…

2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | FP1 | Kato sets the pace in opening session at Guia Circuit

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins mins

The 2025 FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup kicked off in ideal conditions at the Guia Circuit in Macau, with Free Practice 1 beginning at 9:15 local time. Unlike the previous year’s event, which was marred by wet conditions and multiple stoppages, the dry weather allowed drivers to focus on fine-tuning their setups and learning…

2025 Macau Grand Prix set for global showcase as 28 nations join 72nd edition

Karishma Persad1 week ago2 weeks ago07 mins mins

The 72nd running of the Macau Grand Prix will be one of the most diverse and competitive in the event’s history. It will feature no fewer than 28 national flags represented across four FIA-sanctioned competitions. From 13–16 November, the legendary 6.120-kilometre Circuito da Guia will once again roar to life. Drivers from around the world…

Oscar Piastri in his car at the F1 São Paulo GP

Oscar Piastri has no regrets for trying turn 1 move that led to penalty in F1 São Paulo GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins mins

Oscar Piastri turned a messy F1 São Paulo GP into a quiet recovery. On lap five he dived inside Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, locked up, and caused the contact that broke Leclerc’s suspension. After serving a 10-second time penalty, he found rhythm again, running close behind teammate Lando Norris. McLaren switched him to soft…

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson is suprised by OMDAI's statement blaming him for his near miss with two marshalls at the F1 Mexico City GP.

Liam Lawson suprised by OMDAI statement following F1 Mexico City GP marshal incident

Imogen Hayhurst2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

During lap three of the F1 Mexico City GP, Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson had to take avoiding action when he came across two marshals on the track. While the FIA apologised to Lawson, the Mexican Motorsport Federation blamed the 23-year old for the incident. Liam Lawson surprised by OMDAI’s statement After an early collision…