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99 problems but the swearing isn’t one: Why F1 should have more to be concerned with than Verstappen’s choice of language

David Coath3 months ago3 months ago013 mins

Red Bull Racing’s talismanic driver Max Verstappen had an eventful F1 Singapore Grand Prix off the track. The Dutchman was given community service as punishment for using the word “f*****” in his way of describing his car during a live FIA press conference on Thursday. Now, the 3-time F1 Drivers’ World Champion has indicated that…

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

Jonah Presser3 months ago05 mins

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….

“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 Martin3 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…

FIA Formula 3 next-generation car unveiled in Monza

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 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,…

New “future-focused” Formula 1 regulations for 2026 and beyond as key details announced

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago030 mins

After much anticipation and speculation, The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Formula 1’s governing body, today revealed the set of new regulations which will define the sport from 2026 onward. These regulations, which were developed in collaboration with Formula 1 and its 10 participating teams, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and power unit manufacturers, aim to…

F2 and F3 calendar for 2025 revealed

Anna Elizabeth Krausová7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

The calendar remains largely unchanged for Formula 2 and Formula 3 in 2025, the higher series set to support Formula 1 race weekends at 14 rounds once again, while the latter will join them both at 10 events. The race locations remain the same, some being placed in slightly different order due to the changes…

F1 President Stefano Domenicali seen talking with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

F1 management and FIA reach agreement to work closely together, stops internal turmoil

Gabriel Diamante7 months ago04 mins

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula One Management (FOM) has reached a peace agreement in order to soften the internal turmoil between Formula 1 and its governing body and further work to strengthen their partnership. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the FIA and FOM have announced they are working on a strategic…

FIA CEO Natalie Robyn to leave after 18 months

Gabriel Diamante7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The first ever Chief Executive Officer of the FIA Natalie Robyn announces departure from the motorsport governing body after only 18 months in the leadership role. In a statement by the governing body, they said that Robyn had decided to leave “by mutual agreement to pursue opportunities outside of the FIA. “Performing in the role…

FIA clubs issues letter backing Ben Sulayem, want legal action for unsubstantiated claims

Fernanda Álvarez9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile became embroiled in several accusations in early March when an anonymous source reported to the FIA ethics committee that Ben Sulayem tried to intervene in the outcome of the race by influencing the sanction imposed on Fernando Alonso at the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. A few days…

Lewis Hamilton says FIA President has “never” had his backing, calls for more transparency and accountability in F1

Sushmita Balakrishnan9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Yesterday, F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff disclosed that she had personally filed a criminal case against the FIA in the French courts. Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell believe that the FIA needs to have transparency and take accountability with regards to Wolff’s case in a such male dominated sport. Last December, the…