FIA responds to 2019 start light problem
F1’s governing body is making adjustments ahead of the Bahrain grand prix so that drivers at the back of the grid can see the start..
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Wolff rubbishes breakaway series rumours
Toto Wolff has rubbished rumours he might be part of a movement to set up a rival world championship. Auto Motor und Sport reveals that,..
Work begins on Vietnam F1 track
Work on Vietnam’s new F1 circuit for 2020 began this week. DPA news agency says FIA president Jean Todt was on hand for the ground..
More than one candidate for Whiting’s job
There is more than one candidate to replace the late F1 race director Charlie Whiting. In Melbourne, where Whiting passed away in his hotel..
Liberty to get tough in F1 negotiations
Negotiations over the next Concorde Agreement look to be heating up. Red Bull‘s Dr Helmut Marko said the biggest..
Steiner: Teams to ‘support’ FIA after Whiting death
It will be almost “impossible” for F1 to replace Charlie Whiting. Whiting, the sport’s long-serving FIA race director and..
Charlie Whiting has passed away
FIA Director of Formula One, Charlie Whiting, has sadly passed away this morning (14 March 2019), in Melbourne, aged 66, as the result of a..
Todt wants two more teams in F1
Jean Todt says he would like F1 to have two more teams. The FIA president admitted he is in talks with Liberty Media about tweaking the..
Mission Winnow to return to Ferrari livery after Australia
Mission Winnow, an initiative linked to title sponsor and tobacco giant Philip Morris, insists it will remain on the Ferrari livery in..
Paddy Lowe leaves Williams
Paddy Lowe has left Williams. The struggling team, whose 2019 car was delayed to the point that Robert Kubica said he is only..
Todt hits out at F1 rule change negativity
Jean Todt has hit out at the constant negativity in formula one. The FIA president calls the sport “a world of controversy”,..
Abiteboul: FIA should keep working on engine ‘grey areas’
The FIA should keep working to end the ‘grey areas’ in the engine regulations. That is the view of Renault team boss Cyril..
FIA moves to end engine rules ‘grey areas’
The FIA has clamped down in various ‘grey areas’ of the engine regulations ahead of 2019. One unnamed engineer told Auto Motor..
Verstappen had ‘good time’ in community service
Max Verstappen smiled as he said he had a “good time” serving his so-called FIA community service over the winter break. The..
F1 opens tender for 2021 standard gearbox
F1 has taken a step towards mandating standard gearboxes from 2021. Planned to be part of Liberty Media’s vision for the sport beyond..
Ultra-Protective Helmet does F1 Debut
The next generation of ultra-protective helmets, based on the FIA’s new top-level helmet standard, have made their debut at F1 pre-season..
Peter Sauber: Sauber name still involved in F1
Peter Sauber has admitted that the departure of his surname from formula one “hurts”. The 75-year-old Swiss, no longer involved..
F1 drivers wait for 2019 helmet approval
F1 drivers are waiting to have their new helmets approved for use in 2019. Last year, the FIA announced that a mandatory new standard for..
Toro Rosso to use year-old Red Bull parts in 2019
Toro Rosso‘s new car features many parts that were used on the 2018 Red Bull. With Ferrari moving closer to Sauber-Alfa Romeo and..
Mosley supports Halo & budget cap
Max Mosley says he is fully supportive of F1’s latest moves to protect the drivers. The ‘Halo’ cockpit protection system..
