Ferrari chairman John Elkann says the FIA needs to apply Formula 1’s rules with greater clarity following the controversies seen in recent seasons.
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Gasly raised fairness concerns with FIA over oil on starting grid
Formula 1
Posted onPierre Gasly expects the FIA to take action to prevent oil being dropped on the starting grid before races, as happened at last weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Stewards again urge fix for “completely unsatisfactory” enforcement of track limits
Formula 1
Posted onThe United States Grand Prix stewards urged the FIA to find better means of enforcing track limits after indicating some violations went unpunished at that race.
United States Grand Prix result unchanged as FIA rejects Haas’ call for review
Formula 1
Posted onHaas have failed in their attempt to have the FIA review the results of the United States Grand Prix following a stewards’ hearing.
FIA summons Red Bull, Aston Martin and Williams over Haas bid for US GP review
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has summoned three teams in response to a request by Haas for the results of the United States Grand Prix to be reviewed.
“No problem” with FIA’s post-race checks after US GP disqualifications, say teams
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 engineers say the FIA’s system of inspecting cars after races does not need to change following the two disqualifications at the United States Grand Prix.
FIA explains why conducting a full post-race legality check on every car is “impossible”
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has addressed criticism of its post-race legality checks following the disqualifications of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
FIA will “remain neutral” over Azerbaijan’s conflict with Armenia – Ben Sulayem
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No plans to move Baku FIA prize gala • Garcia, Hamda Al Qubaisi take F1 Academy wins • Tramnitz wins opening FREC race
Hamilton: FIA didn’t say what they meant over review of track crossing incident
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says the FIA “need to speak to their PR agent to do a better job” after “poor communication” over his sanction for crossing the track in Qatar.
FIA approves increase in testing to tackle wet weather visibility problems
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has agreed an increase in the amount of testing next year in an effort to tackle the visibility problems drivers encounter in wet races.
FIA quadruples maximum fine F1 stewards may issue and bans flares at tracks
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has increased the maximum fine Formula 1 stewards may hand out to €1 million. It has also banned pyrotechnics at race tracks.
Hamilton’s potentially “dangerous” track crossing prompts review by FIA
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA is considering whether it should issue harsher penalties to drivers who step onto live racing tracks, as Lewis Hamilton did during last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.
FIA to investigate “extreme” Qatar GP heat and take steps to ensure driver safety
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has outlined the steps it will take to ensure drivers are not endangered by “extreme” weather conditions following yesterday’s Qatar Grand Prix.
FIA president Ben Sulayem “confident” Andretti-Cadillac will join F1 grid
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is confident Andretti-Cadillac will overcome the opposition to expanding the Formula 1 grid so they can join the series.
Drivers criticise kerbs and communication as tyre trouble returns in Qatar
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers were frustrated to learn from media reports of the tyre problems Pirelli had discovered at Losail International Circuit this weekend.
F1 tyre fears lead FIA to schedule extra practice session and change timetable
Formula 1
Posted onFears over possible tyre failures at the Qatar Grand Prix have led the FIA to schedule an extra practice session on Saturday.
FIA approves Andretti’s bid to enter team, F1 will “conduct our own assessment”
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has formally confirmed it has approved a bid from Andretti Formula Racing to enter the Formula 1 world championship.
Drivers back Singapore qualifying tweak as rule changes again for Japanese GP
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has changed the maximum lap time rule for the third time in as many weekends but drivers believe they were right not to impose it in Singapore.
FIA appoints first female official race starter for Formula 1
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s new permanent race starter will be Rebecca Lee, who has been in charge of starting Formula 2 and Formula 3 races this year.
FIA confirms all 10 F1 teams complied with 2022 cost cap
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA announced today the results of its review of Formula 1 teams’ spending during 2022, and has confirmed that all met the cost cap.