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“I think there are other priorities for the FIA to look at at the moment” – F1 drivers push back against FIA President’s swearing concerns

Chiara Martin2 months ago09 mins

The ongoing debate around swearing in Formula 1 radio communications has sparked strong reactions from drivers, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Pérez all weighing in on the matter ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. The controversy follows a recent push from FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to limit the amount of…

CCA finds Alpine and Honda in Procedural Breach of 2023 F1 Cost Cap Regulations

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Following a “thorough and intensive review” of Reporting Documentation submitted to its Cost Cap Administration (CCA) for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced all 10 Formula One (F1) teams were found to have complied with financial regulations. The Financial Regulations for F1 Teams,…

FIA issues statement amid scrutiny over McLaren and Mercedes F1 front wings

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

The FIA has issued a statement addressing the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the front wings of the Mercedes W15 and McLaren MCL38, following concerns raised by rivals Red Bull and Ferrari. The issue revolves around the apparent flexing of the front wings on these cars, which, while passing the standard FIA load-bearing tests, have been questioned…

FIA Formula 3 next-generation car unveiled in Monza

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

The FIA Formula 3 Championship took a significant step into the future today with the unveiling of its 2025 car, presented in the Formula 1 paddock at Monza. This new vehicle, set to compete in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons, represents a critical evolution designed to help young drivers ascend the ranks of motorsport,…

F1 explores rookie Sprint Race in Abu Dhabi post-season test

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Formula 1 is considering an innovative plan to introduce a rookie sprint race after the season finale at Abu Dhabi, according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. This proposal is part of ongoing discussions aimed at providing more track opportunities for young drivers who have limited chances to gain experience due to current testing restrictions. In…

Transparency, accountability, and the future of inclusivity in Formula 1

Chiara Martin3 months ago012 mins

Following the dismissed appeal against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, Formula 1 finds itself at a critical juncture. The sport’s handling of this high-profile case has exposed systemic issues that continue to tarnish the world of motorsport. With the outcome now public—Horner’s appeal denied and the grievance dismissed—questions surrounding transparency, accountability, and workplace culture…

Vergne urges FIA to ‘do a better job’ when penalising FE drivers: “I think the reality is that the stewards are lost”

Kimberley Hoefnagel3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Jean-Éric Vergne is not happy with the way the FIA has been policing the Formula E drivers. The Frenchman admits that there’s currently too much happening on track, which makes it impossible for the stewards to keep an eye on everything. If you’re looking for one single word to describe the 2023/2024 Formula E season,…

Hughes wants to give FE fans a spectacle: “But from my side, it honestly often feels like too much”

Kimberley Hoefnagel4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Jake Hughes has mixed feelings about the way we currently go racing in Formula E. The 30-year-old thinks that the sport should be entertaining for the fans, but admits that it sometimes feels like ‘too much’ from the cockpit. Hughes had qualified on P21 for the Saturday race in the London Excel, and knew it…

F1 Commission confirms no changes to World Championship points structure

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Following the latest F1 Commission metting in London on Tuesday, it has been confirmed that the current points structure in Formula 1 will remain in place. There had been calls by some in the sport to change it to reward every driver and team who finishes the race. In MotoGP, the top 15 riders score…

FIA to implement new data-gathering technical directive to monitor flexi wings at F1 Belgian GP

Magdalena Put4 months ago03 mins

In an effort to better understand front wing flexing, the FIA will observe several selected teams during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. The increasing use of flexible front wing designs by teams to improve car balance has come under scrutiny recently, with some teams questioning the extent to which their rivals are exploiting this…