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Drivers summoned to compulsory meeting by FIA after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying

Following an astonishing seven red flags during yesterday’s qualifying session, FIA officials summoned the drivers to a compulsory meeting after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying. This year’s Macau Grand Prix marked a significant change, as it was the first time Formula Regional cars were utilised—sitting just below the FIA Formula 3 Championship and…

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Compliance officer Paolo Basarri the latest high-profile figure to leave the FIA

The FIA has parted ways with another senior figure, compliance officer Paolo Basarri. As reported by BBC Sport, multiple sources claim the Italian was dismissed due to the FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, “losing confidence in him.” Basarri reportedly resisted or attempted to work around several directives from Ben Sulayem. When approached by the BBC,…

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FIA announces new F1 Race Director from Las Vegas as Niels Wittich gets fired with immediate effect

Following the controversies that arose at the São Paulo Grand Prix regarding stewarding standards and transparency, the FIA has announced that Niels Wittich has left his role as Formula 1’s race director with immediate effect.  This crucial position will be taken over by Rui Marques once the F1 campaign resumes next weekend in Las Vegas,…

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Front bib allegations made against Red Bull F1 cleared after FIA factory visit to Milton Keynes

In Austin on media day, Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez were questioned on allegations made against the team. Allegations that a height altering front ‘bib’ was used to improve performance, leading to the FIA visting the Red Bull garage. As a recap, the device could alter the ride height of the car…

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GPDA calls for more respect from the FIA following F1 swearing ban

In the past few years there has been an increase in the amount of new rules and regulations Formula 1 drivers have been subjected to, ranging from the ban on wearing jewellery and non fireproof underwear while on the job, to restrictions on making political statements. The latest restriction introduced earlier this year was the…

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Johnny Herbert defends his professionalism against Jos Verstappen’s accusations of F1 bias

Amidst controversy regarding stewarding standards and reigning world champion Max Verstappen calling into question the objectivity of the British media, driver-turned-FIA-steward Johnny Herbert has hit back at claims from Jos Verstappen that he holds strong bias against his son. The Brit insisted that he is allowed to express his opinions on the Red Bull driver’s…

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Formula E relocates pre-season testing to Jarama following devastating Valencia floods

Formula E has announced the relocation of its pre-season testing from Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia to the Jarama circuit near Madrid, following catastrophic flooding in the region. The severe weather has led to the tragic loss of at least 155 lives and significant damage to local infrastructure, including key facilities at the circuit. Valencia,…

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Honda and Alpine F1 enter Accepted Breach Agreement following procedural breach of the Power Unit Financial Regulations

For the 2023 F1 season, the FIA implemented a cost cap of $ 95 million for the power unit manufacturers, which coexists with the cost cap for the manufacturers first introduced for the 2021 season. Accordingly, this year marked the first year the Power Unit Manufacturers had to submit documentation for the 2023 reporting period…

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