Laura Villars, a Swiss racing driver, is taking motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, to court in a battle to open up its presidential election to genuine competition. Villars wants to challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA presidency in December, but the organisation’s own election rules have blocked her and any other potential rival, from…
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has officially completed its comprehensive review of the 2024 FIA F1 Financial Regulations. The governing body’s Cost Cap Administration (CCA) found nine of the ten Formula 1 teams in full compliance with the cost cap for the 2024 reporting period. This announcement marks a significant moment for the sport’s…
The FIA has issued two detailed statements defending its actions following a pair of highly controversial incidents at the 2025 F1 Mexico City GP on Sunday. Both moments — one involving Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson and another concerning a late-race Virtual Safety Car — drew sharp criticism. However, the governing body insisted that safety,…
Colton Herta is taking a bold step in 2026. After years of chasing his Formula 1 dream from across the Atlantic, the American will leave IndyCar and join the Formula 2 grid — a move designed to finally earn the FIA super licence points he needs to compete at motorsport’s highest level. The 25-year-old will…
From 2026, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) will embrace a decisive evolution with the introduction of the Tatuus T-326, the second generation of Formula Regional cars. Unveiled at the Temple of Speed in Monza, the new single-seater signals a strategic step for both Tatuus Racing and the championship’s organiser, ACI. Moreover, it arrives…
Earlier today news emerged that two teams were found to have reportedly breached the cost cap regulations. Aston Martin F1 Team have come forth and accepted a procedural breach of Formula 1’s 2024 cost cap regulations following a documentation delay caused by circumstances beyond its control. The Silverstone-based team missed the 31 March deadline to…
After wide consultation, the FIA and Formula E won WMSC approval for Season 12 changes. With that green light, the series confirmed a record slate: 17 rounds across 11 venues. Sanya, China returned for the first time since Season 5, while Madrid and the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium joined the map. Qualifying…
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee have announced the official entry list for the 2025 FIA FR (FR) World Cup, which will headline the 72nd Macau Grand Prix from 13–16 November. This year’s edition features 27 drivers representing 15 countries and regions, all under the age of 25,…
Current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is expected to retain his position in the governing body’s upcoming election despite facing opposition from three other candidates. The Emirati is looking to secure a second four-year term as president in the FIA’s upcoming General Assemblies, due to be held on 12 December. Former FIA steward Tim Mayer,…
Formula 1 will use a revised qualifying format from 2026, as the sport prepares for Cadillac’s entry as the eleventh team. The FIA will introduce a revised knockout system as the number of drivers increases from twenty to twenty-two with Cadillac’s entry. The current format knocks out five drivers in both Q1 and Q2, narrowing…
