Have we seen the last F1 ‘race’ at ‘old Spa’?
Aug.31 – Sunday may have marked an ignominious final appearance in Formula 1 for the traditional and fabled existing layout of the..
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F1 debate still raging on about fast Eau Rouge corner
Aug.29 – A debate is now raging about whether Spa-Francorchamps’ fabled Eau Rouge corner is still safe enough for Formula 1. In..
The Race for F1 Safety: Vettel explains the driver kit
Join Sebastian Vettel, as he takes you on a tour of the kit that keeps him safe, secure and protected. While Aston Martin works hard to..
Masi says Spa track is still ‘safe’ enough for F1
Aug.6 – Spa-Francorchamps is safe enough to keep hosting the fabled Belgian GP, according to F1 race director Michael Masi. With the..
F1 figures slam warning on Verstappen’s ‘burnout’ last Sunday
Jun.29 – Three Formula 1 personalities have slammed the sport’s governing body for clamping down on the type of chequered flag..
F1 race director warned Red Bull about celebration burnout at finish?
Jun.28 – F1’s governing body has warned Red Bull to advise championship leader Max Verstappen about celebratory..
Pirelli’s new rear tyre not only due to Baku blowouts?
Jun.26 – Mario Isola has played down suggestions Pirelli is introducing a new rear tyre purely because of the Baku blowouts. Formula..
Masi hits back at Rosberg over ‘scary’ Baku comments
Jun.9 – F1 race director Michael Masi has hit back at Nico Rosberg, after the 2016 world champion said an aspect of the Baku circuit..
Haas team improved new car design after Grosjean crash analysis
Mar.5 – Haas has made changes to its car for 2021 in reaction to Romain Grosjean‘s terrifying and fiery crash in Bahrain late..
Track designer defends Bahrain after Grosjean crash
Dec.22 – The designer of the Bahrain Grand Prix venue has defended the circuit’s safety measures in light of Romain..
Verstappen thinks F1 chose short track for ‘entertainment’
Dec.5 – Max Verstappen has accused Formula 1 of chasing mere entertainment value by running this weekend’s race in Bahrain on..
In the pitlane – Safety doesn’t happen by accident
In Bahrain, the F1 community witnessed the horrific crash of Romain Grosjean and at the same time what only can be described as some sort..
Spa to replace asphalt run-off with gravel traps
Oct.10 – An EUR 80 million upgrade at Spa-Francorchamps will include the return of more gravel traps. The Dutch source RTL Nieuws..
Huge F2 crash may reveal 18-inch tyre flaw
Sep.28 – F1’s governing body will look into whether there is a safety problem with the sort of 18-inch wheels that are set to..
F1 drivers wrote FIA letter after Mugello crash
Sep.25 – F1 drivers sent a letter to the governing body after the recent race at Mugello. It follows criticism by top drivers..
Minardi: F1 choosing ‘show over safety’
Sep.24 – Gian Carlo Minardi has backed drivers who suspect Formula 1 is putting “the show” above safety. After Mugello,..
Masi: ‘Not possible’ to return to gravel traps
Sep.21 – It is “not possible” to replace every asphalt run-off area with a gravel trap, according to F1 race director..
FIA to investigate Giovinazzi crash
Sep.1 – The FIA is investigating the way in which George Russell‘s car struck a flying wheel at high speed during the Belgian..
Michael Masi 2020 Beyond the Grid Podcast
As the FIA’s Race Director and Safety Delegate, Michael Masi’s job is to run F1 races – to keep an eye on everything that happens on..
Russia GP rejects Liberty’s gravel run-off plan
Race organisers in Sochi have rejected Liberty Media’s request to add gravel traps to the F1 track ahead of the Russian GP in..
