Ahead of the 2024 FIA Prize Giving event in Kigali, Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, has announced that the country is formally bidding to host a Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix. If this bid is successful, F1 will return to the African continent for the first time since the 1993 South African Grand Prix. “I am…
Today, Formula 1 and the promoter of the Dutch GP announced a one-year contract extension, meaning F1 will race in Zandvoort until the end of the 2026 season. The Dutch GP returned in 2021 after a 36-year absence from the sport. Right on time to see local hero Max Verstappen mounting his first Championship campaign….
Among the ever-growing number of Grand Prixes in calendar, there are definitely some which carry more than just a racing weekend. Some rounds have been theatre of fierce on track battles for many, many seasons, as well as have unfortunately hosted dark pages of the history of the sport. History of the track Home race…
Following in the recent footsteps of the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, the F1 Canadian GP is set to undergo a change in schedule from the 2026 season. The organisers of the event have agreed to support Formula 1 in its efforts to optimise the race calendar and make it more sustainable by hosting the future…
With the famed streets of Monte Carlo witnessing one of their own lift the biggest trophy after ninety-three long years earlier in the season, it has been announced that Formula 1 cars will continue to race around the iconic Circuit de Monaco until at least 2031. This deal is accompanied by a six-year extension to…
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,…
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…
Stefano Domenicali, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Formula One (F1), has revealed that Rwanda is a “serious” option to host a Grand Prix in the near future. This announcement comes as Formula One seeks to capitalise on its recent boom in popularity around the world through the expansion of its calendar. The return of Formula…
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…
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…
