Renault pushes FIA to enforce oil burn rules
Mar.2 – Renault hopes F1’s governing body continues to push to ensure rival manufacturers are not using oil to boost their..
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F1 to simplify aero rules for 2019
Feb.28 – F1 is looking to simplify the aerodynamic profile of the cars for 2019. Auto Motor und Sport reports that increasing..
FIA and Formula 1® announce Grid Kids
The joint initiative will involve the local Grand Prix promoter working alongside ASNs – the FIA-recognised national sporting authorities..
F1 drivers to wear biometric glove in 2018
Feb.1 – F1 drivers will wear a ‘biometric glove’ in 2018. Late last year, we reported that the glove developed by the FIA..
Fernando Alonso Joins the FIA WEC
Toyota GAZOO Racing can confirm its drivers for the 2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, with Fernando Alonso joining the..
Lowdon: Manor could return to F1
Jan.22 – Manor is not ruling out a return to formula one. The F1 team went out of business after 2016, switching instead to world..
Williams confirms Sirotkin
WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING is delighted to announce that Sergey Sirotkin will partner Lance Stroll in the 2018 FIA Formula One World..
Mercedes: 2018 engine rule change ‘crazy’
Jan.16 – Andy Cowell has described as “crazy” the new engine rules for 2018. Although Mercedes has dominated throughout..
‘Fireworks’ expected at F1 meeting
Jan.15 – An F1 team boss is expecting “fireworks” at a forthcoming meeting. Roger Benoit, the veteran correspondent for..
Red Bull plays down ‘trick’ steering ban
Jan.11 – Red Bull has played down the impact of a new FIA technical directive. Just before Christmas, F1’s governing body..
Todt: Money not enough for F1 rookies
Jan.11 – A well-known driver manager and team chief says F1 is working to ensure only credible drivers make it to the grid. In recent..
Journalist defends Kubica axe reports
Jan.11 – A journalist has defended his claim that Williams has definitely decided to sign Sergey Sirotkin instead of Robert Kubica..
Todt: Top F1 teams ‘too reliable’
Dec.15 – Jean Todt thinks the level of car reliability in formula one is too high. He said the fact cars can often go a full season..
Todt: ‘Trust’ explains unopposed FIA re-election
Dec.12 – Jean Todt says being appointed as FIA president for a third consecutive term was the result of having acquired a position of..
Schumacher ‘would love’ to attend FIA event
Dec.6 – Figures close to Michael Schumacher say the F1 legend was missed at an FIA function this week. F1’s governing body..
Todt: F1 and Le Mans should share engine
Dec.6 – Jean Todt says he hopes F1’s new engines for 2021 might be adapted for use at Le Mans. Plans for a ‘world..
Todt: Teams must handle Budkowski-style ‘work bans’
Dec.6 – Jean Todt says it is up to F1 teams to regulate how new staff are employed after they move from the FIA. Marcin..
Famous F1 Champions gather in Paris as FIA opens Hall of Fame
The FIA last night inaugurated the new FIA Hall of Fame in Paris with nine FIA Formula One World Champions in attendance as all 33 winners..
Todt to stay as FIA president until 2021
Nov.30 – Jean Todt will not face a rival as he secures his third and final four-year tenure as FIA president. F1’s governing..
FIA firm on three engines rule change for 2018
Nov.26 – The FIA is standing firm on the move from four to three engines per driver in 2018. The rule change is actually highly..
