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Nikolas Tombazis, Single Seater Director at the FIA, has opened up about why F1’s supreme governing body couldn’t intervene and change the new technical regulations in the years leading up to 2026. The introduction of the new engines and chassis has undoubtedly produced more on-track action than in the past few seasons. However, the first…
The FIA will use the 6 Hours of São Paulo to promote road safety beyond the boundaries of the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. During the Brazilian round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the governing body will highlight companies that have gained certification through the FIA Road Safety Index, as reported by Motorsport.com. The…
WEC LMGT3 tyre supplier Goodyear has renewed its three-star rating in the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme, securing the highest possible recognition from motorsport’s governing body, having first achieved the three-star accreditation in 2024. Two years later, the renewal highlights its continued sustainability work across racing operations, tyre development, manufacturing, logistics and trackside activity. The FIA’s…
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem secured a significant victory after Formula 1’s governing body approved a proposal to remove presidential term limits. FIA member clubs voted through a series of amendments to the existing internal regulations at the organisation’s general assembly in Macau, with one of the most notable changes ending the restriction that limited…
In a statement posted by the FIA, they have confirmed that an agreement has been made regarding changes to the Power Units in F1 into 2027 and 2028. The split between the ICE and MGUK will be 58/42 in 2027, with a bigger gap of 60/40 to come in 2028. There has been stinging criticism…
Reflecting on F1’s future engine regulations, the FIA shared that the sport should not rely too heavily on manufacturers when shaping its future. The 2026 regulations introduced a new power unit featuring a 50/50 split between an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor. The new era concept attracted major manufacturers and partnerships, such…
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has shed more light on the new start procedure test in Miami and the possibility of F1 teams abusing this safety mechanism to gain an unfair sporting advantage. Following a series of talks on the contentious 2026 regulations, the FIA, FOM, the OEMs, the power unit manufacturers, and the F1…
F1’s key stakeholders gathered on Monday and agreed a package of changes to the regulations ahead of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, bringing an end to weeks of debate over the sport’s troubled new regulations. With the season resuming in Miami on the 1st of May, the FIA, teams, power unit manufacturers and Formula 1…
According to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, the 2026 regulations have been controversial among fans. While some enjoy seeing multiple overtakes during the race, others have criticised the rules for their over-reliance on battery deployment and super-clipping. Four-time WDC Max Verstappen has consistently expressed his frustrations with the new regulations, not wanting the series to become…
The FIA has banned an engine-related qualifying trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull, after both teams were found to have exploited a loophole in the 2026 F1 regulations to gain a significant speed boost at the end of a lap. Both manufacturers had found a way to override the mandated power reduction that should…
