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AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 and Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes battle for track position round turn one at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202410200618 // Usage for editorial use only //

FIA to address inconsistencies in racing guidelines after a “productive” meeting with the drivers ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Rohit Bhaskar5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

With just two races left in the 2024 season, drivers met with the FIA ahead of the Qatar GP to address ongoing concerns over racing guidelines. The discussion was sparked by recent controversies involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the US and Mexico. The debate centered on the rule requiring inside drivers to leave…

FIA is “running out of people to do those jobs” as they dismiss F2 race director and key steward

Shermaine Wong5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

Janette Tan and Tim Mayer are out at the FIA. Following the dismissal of F1 Race Director Niels Wittich, former F2/F3 Race Director Rui Marques had inherited the role. This news was divlied to us over a week ago. Since then, many more staff members under the FIA have been released. The two most notable…

FIA technical directive forces Mercedes and Ferrari to make changes ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

Rebecca Malitz5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The FIA issued a technical directive restricting the use of skid blocks ahead of the Las Vegas GP after Red Bull raised concerns. A previous loophole allowed the teams to install protective skids on the floor, which prevented plank wear. With the introduction of the ground effect era, teams have found aerodynamic performance gains at…

George Russell “surprised” by FIA’s silence on GPDA letter

Rohit Bhaskar5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Earlier this month, all the drivers, through the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), expressed mounting frustrations with the FIA and its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The GPDA released an open letter criticising the FIA for issues ranging from inconsistent penalties to financial transparency. This bold statement marks the first of its kind from the GPDA…

FIA bans protective skids ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The FIA has issued a technical directive outlawing the use of protective skids placed above skid blocks on F1 cars, a practice adopted by around half the grid. This directive, which comes into effect immediately, follows concerns raised by Red Bull, who identified the innovative concept as a breach of existing regulations, first reported by…

Canadian GP to be held in May from 2026 to support the rationalisation of F1 race calendar

Senjuti Jash5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Following in the recent footsteps of the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, the F1 Canadian GP is set to undergo a change in schedule from the 2026 season. The organisers of the event have agreed to support Formula 1 in its efforts to optimise the race calendar and make it more sustainable by hosting the future…

Drivers summoned to compulsory meeting by FIA after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Following an astonishing seven red flags during yesterday’s qualifying session, FIA officials summoned the drivers to a compulsory meeting after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying. This year’s Macau Grand Prix marked a significant change, as it was the first time Formula Regional cars were utilised—sitting just below the FIA Formula 3 Championship and…

Compliance officer Paolo Basarri the latest high-profile figure to leave the FIA

Magdalena Put6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

The FIA has parted ways with another senior figure, compliance officer Paolo Basarri. As reported by BBC Sport, multiple sources claim the Italian was dismissed due to the FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, “losing confidence in him.” Basarri reportedly resisted or attempted to work around several directives from Ben Sulayem. When approached by the BBC,…

F1 cooling kit and rookie sprints: FIA’s latest updates explained

Rachel Stephens6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

The FIA’s Formula 1 Commission met in Geneva for their fifth meeting of 2024 to map out regulatory updates for 2025 and beyond, including the introduction of a F1 cooling kit. Here’s what’s in store as F1 looks to the future: New driver cooling kits for 2025 The FIA’s approach to safety seems to be…

FIA announces new F1 Race Director from Las Vegas as Niels Wittich gets fired with immediate effect

Senjuti Jash6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Following the controversies that arose at the São Paulo Grand Prix regarding stewarding standards and transparency, the FIA has announced that Niels Wittich has left his role as Formula 1’s race director with immediate effect. This crucial position will be taken over by Rui Marques once the F1 campaign resumes next weekend in Las Vegas,…