Photo Credit: McLaren Racing

Altering front bib height under F1 parc fermé “clearly breaking” boundaries, say McLaren drivers

McLaren Racing’s Oscar Piastri has denounced the use of any device to alter a Formula One car under parc fermé conditions. While speaking ahead of the 2024 United States Grand Prix, Piastri acknowledged that F1 teams, including McLaren, often pushed the boundaries of the technical regulations but stated that the use of any method or…

Read More
Max Verstappen driving at a promotional event ahead of the 2024 US Grand Prix - Image Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull to introduce car changes following discussions with the FIA

Red Bull have introduced changes to the RB20 following discussions with the FIA in the wake of last month’s Singapore Grand Prix The FIA announced earlier this week that a change of procedure would be introduced ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. This came following reports that…

Read More
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

24 races “the right number” for F1 — FIA President on expanding calendar

The Formula One (F1) calendar has been a hot topic of discussion in recent months, especially after its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Stefano Domenicali, in an interview with Motorsport.com, revealed that Rwanda had become a “serious” option to host a Grand Prix in the near future. While Domenicali, as reported by Pit Debrief, confirmed that…

Read More
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Johnny Herbert says there is “too much swearing” in F1 and reveals details about the stewards discussions with Max Verstappen in Singapore

Following the Thursday FIA Driver Press Conference leading up to the Singapore Grand Prix Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was called to the stewards for using foul language to describe the state of the Red Bull car. Later that day the Stewards found Verstappen in breach of the International Sporting Code (Article 12.2.1.k) and decided that the…

Read More
Photo credit: Red Bull Content Pool

FIA exodus continues with two more senior staff resigning

During what could be called ‘interesting times’ two senior members of the FIA have decided to pursue other interests outside of Formula 1’s governing body. Luke Skipper, director of communications, and Jacob Bangsgaard, secretary general of mobility, have both resigned and are the latest departures in a slew of notable people leaving the FIA. Scotsman…

Read More
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

F1 post-season rookie sprint race in Abu Dhabi pushed back until 2025 due to “timing and organisational constraints”

The F1 Commission convened for the fourth time this year today, in Faenza, Italy. In the meeting chaired by FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, further tweaks to the technical, sporting, and financial frameworks of the 2026 regulations were announced. Additionally, clarifications were provided regarding the concept of the…

Read More
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

“For me, it’s clear” — Vasseur doubles down on his feelings about the illegality of McLaren’s F1 rear wing design as FIA intervenes

Following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, onboard videos emerged of the Mclaren cars where it appeared that their low downforce rear wings seemed to be flexing to help open up the slot gap, effectively reducing drag to improve top speed. Anticipation grew ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix regarding whether the teams would be raising complaints…

Read More
Photo Credit: Red Bull Racing

Verstappen to face public service work following use of swear word in F1 press conference

Max Verstappen will be a busy man at the conclusion of the 2024 season as he faces public service work following comments in the pre-event press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. Speaking on Thursday about his forgettable weekend in Baku, the Dutchman used the F-word to describe it. That did not go down well…

Read More
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

“There is a racial element there” — Lewis Hamilton on FIA President’s words about F1 drivers swearing and comparing it to rappers

Lewis Hamilton had some choice words to say about some choice words that were delivered by FIA President Mohammad Ben Sulayem. Earlier this week, Ben Sulayem came under fire as he tried to convince drivers to stop swearing on the radio and try to end broadcasting by FOM of such words on the live feed….

Read More