Rally drivers, who joined their F1 counterparts in protesting the FIA’s clampdown on swearing, are refusing to answer questions from the media this weekend.
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F1 teams to face tougher new rear wing flexibility test from this weekend
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA will subject Formula 1 cars to tougher rear wing flexibility tests from this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix.
Motorsport UK threatens FIA with legal action over ‘breach of statutes’
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA is facing a threat of legal action after members were barred from a World Motor Sport Council meeting for refusing to sign a new confidentiality agreement.
“Certain people” lobbied FIA to drop me over “bias” allegation – Herbert
Formula 1
Posted onJohnny Herbert, who lost his role as an FIA steward last month, said “certain people” lobbied the FIA over his dismissal.
FIA to investigate as bus on track brings F1 testing to a halt in bizarre incident
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA will examine how a bus driver entered a run-off area at the Bahrain International Circuit while Formula 1 cars were on the track.
Full text of FIA’s new mandatory two-pit-stop rule for Monaco GP published
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has published the new rule which will require drivers to make two tyre changes during the Monaco Grand Prix, shortly after confirming its approval.
FIA reiterates stance against ‘offensive, inappropriate’ language after driver criticism
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has emphasised its commitment to enforcing “expectations around language” despite growing criticism from drivers.
FIA criticises fans’ “tribalist” booing of Verstappen at F1 75 launch event
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA is unhappy Max Verstappen and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner were booed by the crowd during Formula 1’s official pre-season launch event on Tuesday.
FIA president signals support for reintroducing V10 engines to Formula 1
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has raised the possibility of reintroducing V10 engines to Formula 1, two decades after they were phased out.
FIA may “shut down” F1 radio broadcasts due to swearing – Ben Sulayem
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA could increase censorship of Formula 1 drivers’ radio communications over swearing, president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has indicated.
FIA drops Herbert after 15 years as Formula 1 driver steward
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has announced Johnny Herbert will no longer serve on its panel of stewards.
F1 drivers face bans and points deductions if they break FIA ‘misconduct’ rules
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has revealed details of the penalties Formula 1 drivers face for breaking “misconduct” rules, including bans, points deductions and six-figure fines.
FIA reveals new images showing changes to plan for 2026 F1 cars
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has revealed new images showing how Formula 1 cars could look in 2026, following changes to its planned overhaul of the regulations.
FIA introducing “Operational Regulations” and gender-neutral terms to F1 rules
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA will introduce a new section to its Formula 1 rules from 2026, called the Operational Regulations. It has also replaced masculine terms in F1’s rule books.
McLaren’s entry fee doubles to $6.1 million due to constructors’ title win
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren face a steep hike in their entry fee to compete in the next Formula 1 season – but not as much as Red Bull had to cough up this year.
FIA confirms details of Verstappen’s ‘community service’ swearing penalty
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed details of how Max Verstappen will complete his ‘community service’ penalty for swearing in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.
FIA president Ben Sulayem open to adding 12th F1 team after Cadillac
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 12th F1 team possible – Ben Sulayem • F1 Academy adds race • FIA plans ethics committee changes
F1 switched to back-up Safety Car after lights failure during Qatar Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 used two different Safety Cars during yesterday’s Qatar Grand Prix after a technical problem struck the first.
FIA explains why race director did not neutralise race after yellow flag for debris
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri said the race director should have neutralised yesterday’s Qatar Grand Prix due to debris. The FIA explained why he didn’t.
New F1 race director Marques will also run F2 races in Qatar
Formula 1
Posted onRui Marques will perform triple duty this weekend as the FIA also named him race director for the F2 races at Losail.