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FIA President under investigation for alleged interference in rescinding Alonso’s penalty at 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Rachel Stephens7 months ago6 months ago09 mins

Amongst several revelations and controversies currently facing the sport, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has found himself at the centre of another Formula 1 storm. Allegations are stemming from the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where a whistle-blower has come forward with the claim that Ben Sulayem attempted…

Christian Horner saga is “damaging the sport” of F1, says FIA President Ben Sulayem

Luciano Calamante7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

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FIA Race Director rolls back on plans to strictly monitor drivers even more that go too slowly in F1 qualifying

Luke-John Buckle7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Formula 1 will more strictly monitor drivers going too slowly in qualifying this season. The FIA attempted to regulate this in 2023 by issuing a maximum time drivers needed to stay under between the pit lane exit and entry. From 2024, each car’s speed compared to that lap time will be monitored at each marshall…

FIA, F1 release statements on investigation into Horner’s alleged inappropriate behaviour

Luciano Calamante7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

The Formula 1 Corporation and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have noted Red Bull’s investigation into team principal Christian Horner. News broke early January that Horner was being investigated for “inappropriate behavior,” prompting a lot of speculation online about it. Red Bull decided to make no further comments until an independent investigation into the matter…

Andretti were “not aware” of meeting invite prior to having their F1 bid rejected

Ryan McGahey8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Following Wednesday’s announcement from Formula 1 that Andretti’s bid to join the sport had been rejected, Andretti Cadillac have responded, claiming they were unaware of an invitation to an in person meeting. Formula 1 this week announced the rejection of Andretti Cadillacs bid to join the sport from 2025 or 2026 season. The reasoning behind…

Andretti Cadillac, FIA and more reactions to new F1 entry snub: “Strongly disagree”

Nicolas Lopes8 months ago8 months ago012 mins

After F1 released a statement citing the reasons for which it would not accept a new team in the form of Andretti for either 2025 or 2026, the Andretti Cadillac group reacted with a firm stance, stating that they “strongly disagree” with the decision taken by FOM. Former F1 legend Mario Andretti said he was…

Andretti’s F1 bid rejected by the sport, citing that they would not be a “competitive participant”

James O'Connor8 months ago8 months ago010 mins

Andretti hopes of joining the Formula 1 grid in the short-term are over. On Wednesday it was confirmed by Formula 1 that they will be granting the American team a slot on the grid in 2025 or 2026.