Ex-F1 steward Tim Mayer has officially announced that he is running for FIA president at a press conference today near Silverstone, the home of the British GP this weekend. The next presidential election of motorsport’s global governing body will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 12th December. With Carlos Sainz Sr. dropping out of the…
Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the official dates for the 2026 pre-season testing calendar, significantly extending the preparation time before a major technical overhaul. In response to extensive regulatory changes, including new sustainable power units, active aerodynamics, and a higher minimum car weight, teams will now have access to nine days of on-track…
Ahead of the F1 Austrian GP, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and the Federation have published two key documents outlining the stewards’ guidelines. The documents aim to deliver more transparency and consistency in regard to how stewards judge penalties and racing incidents, addressing several concerns drivers have raised in recent months about inconsistent penalties. In…
Earlier in May 2025, rumors circulated that Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion and four-time Dakar Winner, and Carlos Sainz Jr.’s father, was considering running for the FIA presidency. Media outlets, such as Sky Sports, confirmed that Sainz Sr. was “assessing support” and potentially challenging the current FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, ahead…
The FIA has removed the position of Head of Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion as part of an internal restructure, resulting in the departure of Sara Mariani after just 18 months in the role. The move comes during a period of ongoing leadership changes and governance concerns within Formula 1’s governing body under President Mohammed Ben…
