Updated ABB FIA Formula E calendar and regulation changes
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Formula E and FIA announce updated calendar and new regulations for Season 12

After wide consultation, the FIA and Formula E won WMSC approval for Season 12 changes. With that green light, the series confirmed a record slate: 17 rounds across 11 venues. Sanya, China returned for the first time since Season 5, while Madrid and the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium joined the map. Qualifying…

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2024 FIA FR at the Macau GP

Global field set for 2025 FIA Formula Regional World Cup and FIA F4 World Cup at the Macau Grand Prix

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee have announced the official entry list for the 2025 FIA FR (FR) World Cup, which will headline the 72nd Macau Grand Prix from 13–16 November. This year’s edition features 27 drivers representing 15 countries and regions, all under the age of 25,…

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem with Max Verstappen at the 2025 British Grand Prix
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem likely to remain as FIA president without competition

Current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is expected to retain his position in the governing body’s upcoming election despite facing opposition from three other candidates. The Emirati is looking to secure a second four-year term as president in the FIA’s upcoming General Assemblies, due to be held on 12 December. Former FIA steward Tim Mayer,…

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Drivers line up on F1 grid ahead of the Emilia Romagna GP 2025
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FIA announces a qualifying format revamp for F1 2026 season

Formula 1 will use a revised qualifying format from 2026, as the sport prepares for Cadillac’s entry as the eleventh team. The FIA will introduce a revised knockout system as the number of drivers increases from twenty to twenty-two with Cadillac’s entry. The current format knocks out five drivers in both Q1 and Q2, narrowing…

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New FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) to launch in 2026 under full FIA status. Ten leading international teams confirmed for the inaugural FIA season
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FIA and ACI announces 2026 FREC teams with new car, new engines, and fresh competition

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have confirmed the ten teams that will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This marks the first season in which the series will operate under full FIA status, solidifying its role as the key stepping stone between FIA-certified Formula…

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Laura Villars and Virginie Phillippot join the FIA presidential election 2025, bringing fresh visions of transparency, diversity, and inclusion to motorsport.
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FIA Presidential Election 2025: Villars and Phillippot Shape the Race with Bold Visions

The FIA presidential election 2025 continues to gather momentum as two female candidates, Laura Villars and Virginie Philippot, step forward with ambitious visions for motorsport’s future. Their entries into the race ensure that the contest will be one of the most diverse in FIA history, with Mohammed Ben Sulayem seeking re-election and Tim Mayer also…

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Van Amersfoort and Trident bosses Brad Joyce and Giacomo Ricci discussed online abuse in F3 in 2025.
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“Not an easy question to answer” — F3 team bosses Joyce and Ricci reflect on the complexity of online abuse in 2025

The digital world has become an integral part of modern sport, connecting fans and stakeholders in ways previously unimaginable. However, alongside these benefits lies a growing concern: the escalating crisis of online abuse. Motorsport, like many other global sporting disciplines, is not immune. In a recent virtual media event attended by Pit Debrief, Van Amersfoort…

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FIA CEO Mohammed Ben Sulayem comments on Stefano Domenicali's push for additional sprint weekends from 2027
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem worries about “additional burden” caused by added Sprint Races

Along with the recent announcement of the 2026 Sprint calendar has come conversation surrounding the locations, and the amount of Sprints. FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem has expressed his thoughts on the increasingly number of Sprint Races. Rumours have began to appear surrounding the possibility of 10 Sprint Races in 2027. In conversation with Viaplay,…

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Sainz on penalties and fairness in racing following his Zandvoort incident

Carlos Sainz had an incident with Liam Lawson at the Dutch Grand Prix while attempting an overtake around the outside of the Kiwi driver. After the contact, both drivers got damage and went for a pit stop. However, the collision wasn’t the only thing that affected Sainz’s race negatively. The stewards found the Spaniard guilty…

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Esteban Ocon, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, Thursday, 2025 Azerbaijan GP, on stewarding in F1
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Esteban Ocon on F1 rules and stewarding: “We can’t really complain”

Ahead of the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan GP, Esteban Ocon, currently in his first season with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, weighed in on the ongoing conversation surrounding racing guidelines and stewarding consistency in Formula 1. Speaking to the written media ahead of the Baku weekend, Ocon, a seasoned F1 driver, shared his honest views on the…

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