The 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.
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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.
The “unacceptable” oversight in F1’s rule book which may finally be changing
News Focus
Posted onMotorsport UK is leading the way in ensuring its rule book addresses all competitors and Formula 1 is belatedly preparing to do the same.
Canada performance shows Mercedes are “definitely on the right path” – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Canada shows Mercedes “definitely on the right path” • F2 and F3 cars to remain in service longer • Carpenter denies fall-out with Daly
Ben Sulayem raises safety concerns over “too many people on the grid” at races
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA urges caution over the number of people allowed onto the grid at races following incidents at the Australian and Spanish grands prix.
FIA can bypass usual rules process to fix ‘unintended issues’ with new sprint format
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA has added a dispensation in the regulations allowing the rules governing Formula 1’s new sprint race format to be temporarily changed without the usual process of approval being observed.
Ben Sulayem faces accusations of sexism and bullying from newspaper
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem faces accusations of sexism and bullying from newspaper • Azerbaijan GP grandstands sold out • Just eight cars for Euroformula opener
Australian GP restart decisions showed FIA has ‘learned from the last few years’
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin’s sporting director Andy Stevenson defended the FIA’s handling of the Australian Grand Prix, saying it has learned from past controversies.
FIA no longer applying its limit on F1 cars ‘porpoising’
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has stopped enforcing a limit on the severity of ‘porpoising’ by Formula 1 cars, but is prepared to reintroduce it if required.
FIA invites tyre manufacturers to bid for F1 supply contract from 2025
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has opened a tender calling for tyre suppliers to submit offers to become the exclusive tyre supplier for Formula 1 and its two top junior series from 2025.
FIA president Ben Sulayem’s son dies
2023 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suffered the tragic loss of his son Saif, who died two days ago.
FIA details white paper plan to tackle “deplorable” social media toxicity
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has published a white paper, outlining the governing body of motorsport’s intentions to tackle what it described as “intolerable levels” of online abuse.
F1 tweaks flawed points rule, eases radio restrictions and approves new rain tyres
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has approved plans to amend the reduced points rule which caused confusion over the conclusion to last year’s world championship, among other changes.
FIA issues clarification stating when drivers must not make “political statements”
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has issued a clarification regarding its clampdown on drivers expressing political views.
FIA’s “silly regulation” on drivers’ views is “totally unnecessary” – Russell
2023 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell has sharply criticised the FIA’s new rule restricting how drivers may express themselves, calling it a “silly regulation”.
Domenicali criticises Andretti ‘shouting and pushing the system’ to get into F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has criticised Michael Andretti’s attempts to enter the championship, saying remarks made by the former driver were “not smart”.
Ben Sulayem hands day-to-day running of F1 over to Tombazis
2023 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has handed the day-to-day running of Formula 1 over to Nikolas Tombazis in a “natural next step” for the federation.
Domenicali says F1 won’t gag drivers and expects FIA to clarify politics clampdown
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expects the FIA will clarify its rules on drivers’ political statements and says the series will not silence anyone.
FIA invites applications for up to two new teams to enter F1 from 2025
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has formally invited applications for up to two new teams to enter Formula 1 from 2025.