General Motors will enter Formula 1 as a power unit manufacturer in 2029, the FIA has announced.
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The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body of world motorsport.
Ben Sulayem nominates Wilson as new FIA deputy president for sport
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has nominated a new deputy president for sport following the resignation of Robert Reid earlier this month.
Reid received support “from the very top of motorsport” after leaving FIA
Formula 1
Posted onFormer FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid says many supporters have come forward but won’t speak publicly for fear of retaliation.
FIA issues grid penalty to Sainz for next race, then cancels it
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr’s penalty for an incident with Andrea Kimi Antonelli briefly became a point of confusion after the Bahrain Grand Prix.
FIA confirms no major changes to F1 engine rules “for the 2026 cycle”
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed the new power unit regulations it will introduce to Formula 1 next year are to remain in place for the current rules “cycle”.
“S*** happens”: Sainz dares FIA to fine him again after €10,000 sanction for lateness
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Posted onGrand Prix Drivers Association director Carlos Sainz Jnr swore provocatively during today’s FIA press conference while criticising his recent fine.
Reid resigns as FIA deputy president in fresh blow to Ben Sulayem
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Posted onRobert Reid, the FIA’s deputy president for sport who backed Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s successful bid for election in 2021, has resigned.
Motorsport UK criticises FIA response after threat of legal action
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Posted onThe chair of Motorsport UK, David Richards, is dissatisfied with the FIA’s response to concerns he raised in a letter last month threatening legal action.
FIA and McLaren produce new guidebook on sustainable F1 car development
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Posted onThe FIA has worked with McLaren to produce a guide for Formula 1 teams on how to produce racing cars more sustainably.
Drivers warned they may face tougher penalties for queue-jumping in qualifying
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Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix stewards have warned drivers they may issue tougher penalties for queue-jumping in the pit lane following four incidents during practice.
FIA taking steps to prevent repeat of grass fires which disrupted practice
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA is taking measures to prevent further disruption to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend following the grass fires which occured during second practice.
Rally drivers escalate swearing row with FIA by refusing to answer questions
Formula 1
Posted onRally drivers, who joined their F1 counterparts in protesting the FIA’s clampdown on swearing, are refusing to answer questions from the media this weekend.
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’
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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
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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
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Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has raised the possibility of reintroducing V10 engines to Formula 1, two decades after they were phased out.