Toto Wolff has urged competitors to concentrate on improving their own cars rather than questioning the legality of the Mercedes power unit, insisting the design complies fully with the regulations as debate continues over a contentious interpretation of the F1 2026 engine rules. Since late 2025, speculation has been swirling that at least two power…
F1 manufacturers moved a step closer to resolving a brewing technical dispute on Thursday, but the likelihood of any immediate regulatory change remained remote. The FIA convened engine technical experts to address growing concerns over how the sport measures compression ratios under the F1 2026 engine regulations. The group made progress in agreeing a potential…
From 2026, the FIA will introduce a clearer two-tier structure within Formula Regional racing. Although all series remain part of the official FIA ladder, a sharper distinction now exists between Formula Regional Championships and the newly defined Formula Regional Trophies. This change affects calendars, Super Licence points and, crucially, how drivers plan their careers. Formula…
Now that F1 has bid farewell to the ground effect regulations, which came into effect in 2022, let’s delve into how the current grid has fared over the course of the last four seasons with Pit Debrief’s end-of-era rankings. While the usual suspects like Red Bull and McLaren jousted for the top position in our…
The FIA has intercepted yet another potential route that F1 engine manufacturers could have exploited in 2026 so far as the all-new technical regulations are concerned. F1 teams capitalising on grey areas is a tale as old as time. However, this is the second time in a few days that the new power unit specifications…
The 2026 F1 season will usher in a wave of change, from new regulations to an expanded 22-car grid featuring 11 teams. Following a thrilling and tightly fought 2025 season, attention turns to 2026 as the countdown to the season-opener in Melbourne begins. Ahead of this new era, here’s everything you need to know about…
Rafael Câmara capped a remarkable 2025 Formula 3 season by winning the FIA Rookie of the Year Award, sealing recognition for one of the most commanding debut campaigns in modern F3 history. Driving for Trident and backed by the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, Câmara broke the FIA F3 record for pole positions in a single…
F1 and the FIA confirmed that both parties have signed the 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement. All 11 Formula 1 team for 2026 have reached an agreement. The Concorde Agreement defines the regulatory framework and aims to align the key stakeholders in Formula 1. It aligns both the commercial and governance structures. The agreement will support…
INDYCAR has taken the next step forward with plans for a fully independent officiating structure for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone seasons. The series announced the formation of INDYCAR Officiating Inc., a newly established, non-profit organization that will oversee all race-officiating operations — separate from INDYCAR and Penske Entertainment. The…
The FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) concluded its final 2025 meeting on F1’s 2026 sporting regulations. Several regulatory updates were formalised to structure the upcoming 2026 F1 season and beyond. The decisions reflect a push for greater efficiency, safety and preparedness for the new generation of cars. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem acknowledged the…
