F1 teams back proposal to introduce new points system
F1 teams have supported the proposal to change the World Championship’s points system as the F1 Commission is set to hold talks this week.
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FIA tries to solve strange grass fires at the Chinese Grand Prix
The strange grass fires that plagued the first day of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix remain unsolved, as the FIA tries to address the situation.
Russell calls for transparency amid Ben Sulayem’s investigation by FIA
George Russell has expressed the need for transparency in response to reports that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem manipulated race results by overturning a penalty.
FIA looking into ‘inaccurate’ allegations against Mohammed Ben Sulayem
The FIA has released a statement confirming that a report has been made in response to allegations surrounding president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem under investigation for interfering with race results
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is currently being investigated by his organization for allegedly interfering with last season’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race results.
FIA appoints Jan Monchaux as Technical Director
The FIA announced today that Jan Monchaux has been appointed to the role of Technical Director for the Single-Seater Division.
F1 confirms changes to sprint race format for 2024
Formula 1 is resetting the sprint race format for 2024 F1 in an attempt to address a significant issue from the previous season.
FIA set to introduce surprise factory inspections with no notice
The FIA is looking into the prospect of introducing surprise factory inspections without prior notice in an effort to strictly enforce adherence to regulations
FIA makes changes to rules against ‘misconduct’ ahead of 2024
The FIA has expanded the scope of engagement of its rule against misconduct, which has been applied more and more in the sport
FIA reveals 2026 F1 cars will be lighter
The Formula 1 cars of 2026 will be lighter and more agile than those of previous generations according to FIA’s head of single-seaters Nikolas Tombazis
FIA approves new cooling scoop in a bid to improve comfort for F1 drivers
The FIA now requires F1 cars to be fitted with an unique cooling scoop placed on the underside of the car to help lower cockpit temperatures during extremely hot conditions as the governing body states that more measures intended to improve driver comfort are coming
FIA bans development of 2026 F1 cars ahead of next year
The FIA has officially confirmed a ban against Formula 1 teams starting development work on their 2026 cars before the next full calendar year