Motorsport UK Chair, David Richards CBE, expresses Motorsport UK’s position in regard to the global governance of the sport, and says legal action is a strong possibility against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The former BAR Honda team principal released a remarkable letter on Wednesday evening, outlining just how bad things have gotten with the…
In the fourth part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Xavier Marcos Padros, current technical director of Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar program, talked about his vast motorsport experience and journey to Cadillac. A new challenge with Cadillac Marcos Padros boasts an impressive résumé. After working as a performance engineer with HRT F1 Team and then…
As the 2025 F1 season approaches, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has adjusted its rules regarding pitlane starts and damaged cars to close loopholes that teams have exploited at past events. These changes aim to ensure that teams compete under a rigorous set of rules to maximise fair, honest and competitive…
The FIA released a new wearable-tech shirt that will act as a cooling vest for the drivers that will be implemented from the 2025 season onwards. While it may be optional for drivers to use it this season, it will be mandatory from 2026 onwards as part of the new race regulations. However, Haas driver…
Following the news in January that Johnny Herbert would no longer serve as a Formula 1 Steward for the 2025 season, the former race winner speaks out on the circumstances of his firing. Speaking out for the first time since the news of his firing, Johnny Herbert hit out at the FIA. Citing a conflict…
After a busy few days of pre-season testing, Rodin Motorsport’s Christian Mansell discussed his expectations for 2025 FIA Formula 2 season. This will be the Australian’s first full season in F2. He previously completed three rounds of the 2024 championship, finishing 25th in the standings with an impressive 10 points. Mansell “comfortable” after pre-season testing…
Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland delivered an outstanding performance in Round 4 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Jeddah, securing a dominant victory that catapulted him to the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings. Rowland rises in the standings Rowland’s performance in Jeddah not only saw him secure the victory,…
Ahead of F1 testing in Bahrain next week, the FIA has released a statement regarding Max Verstappen and Christian Horner. What happened? Appearing at the F1 75 launch of all ten liveries ahead of the 2025 season in London, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner received boos from the crowd during the event. The Dutch driver,…
Safety remains a top priority in motorsport, and the FIA has officially established a taller debris fence to improve protection for spectators, trackside personnel, and drivers. The Swiss safety solutions company Geobrugg developed the 6-meter fence to set a new standard at circuits hosting Formula 1 and other racing events. The design specifically addresses high-risk…
Talking following the Williams launch event and shakedown, drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, as well as team boss James Vowles, shared their thoughts on the FIA swearing ban and potential penalties for a breach. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been vocal about clamping down on the driver’s usage of swear words during official media sessions….
