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formula-111 days ago•18 min saved

FIA to Review F1 Energy Management After Bearman’s 50G Suzuka Crash

Oliver Bearman’s dramatic 50G crash at the Japanese Grand Prix has prompted the FIA to push a structured review of the 2026 energy-management regulations. With gaps in electrical boost causing dangerously high closing speeds, the FIA says meetings with teams, power-unit manufacturers, and FOM will assess the system and whether refinements are needed after collecting more data in the opening phase of the season, all while prioritizing safety.

via Motorsport.com|

#bearman #energy-management #fia

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Russell calls for urgent FIA rule tweak after Melbourne win

George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix from pole, beating Leclerc after a tight early battle and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, then urged the FIA to immediately review the new battle-promoting modes—specifically the straight mode—citing reduced front-end grip and understeer as potential issues, with a next race in Shanghai on the horizon.

via SPORTbible|

#australiangrandprix #fia #formula1

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Verstappen pushes FIA for tougher safety after alarming Australian GP scare

Max Verstappen has urged the FIA and Formula 1 to tighten safety measures after a chaotic season-opening Australian Grand Prix, highlighting a dangerous start that included Franco Colapinto nearly colliding with Liam Lawson and signaling a broader push for safer, more robust rules in the new era.

via racingnews365.com|

#australian-grand-prix #f1 #fia

formula-11 month ago•13 min saved

Bottas escapes F1 grid penalty as FIA retroactively clears Abu Dhabi drop

Valtteri Bottas won’t have to serve the five‑place grid penalty from his 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Australian GP after the FIA applied a retroactive tweak to grid‑penalty rules, allowing him to line up where he qualified; Cadillac’s F1 debut weekend isn’t expected to be affected beyond that change.

via Motorsport.com|

#australian-grand-prix #bottas #fia

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Pit-lane Crunch: Cadillac Joins F1 as 11th Team for 2026 Australian GP

The FIA will implement a major change for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne: Cadillac enters as F1’s 11th team under a new technical regime, and the pit-lane speed limit is reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h to accommodate more personnel and tighter space, a short-term measure as teams adjust to the expanded grid and new regulations.

via racingnews365.com|

#australian-grand-prix #cadillac #f1

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

FIA rolls out phased compression tests for F1 engines

The FIA updated F1 technical regs to require engine compression ratios be measured at ambient temperature through May 31, 2026, then at both ambient and 130°C from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, and only at 130°C from 2027 onward, effectively giving Mercedes a seven-race window before full hot-temperature testing applies.

via racingnews365.com|

#compression-ratio #engine-regulations #f1

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

FIA Confirms No Cost Cap Breaches in 2024 F1 Review

The FIA has completed a seven-month review of 2024 F1 cost cap compliance, finding Aston Martin as the only team with a minor procedural breach related to unsigned documentation, while other teams and engine manufacturers are cleared; Aston Martin's breach was deemed minor and did not confer any advantage.

via The Race|

#aston-martin #breach #cost-cap

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Aston Martin and F1 Cost Cap Breaches: Latest Developments

Aston Martin admitted to a minor procedural breach related to missing signatures in their F1 cost cap submission, accepted an Accepted Breach Agreement, and faced no penalties, with the FIA expected to announce the final review results soon.

via The Race|

#aston-martin #breach #cost-cap

motorsport6 months ago•40 min saved

Singapore Grand Prix 2025: A Night Race Boosting Tourism and F1 Excitement

The FIA press conference for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix featured drivers discussing their confidence, team performance, championship challenges, and race strategies amid hot weather conditions and recent rule changes, highlighting Max Verstappen's ongoing title fight and the impact of heat hazards and increased pit lane speed limits.

via Formula 1|

#drivers #fia #formula-1

sports8 months ago•4 min saved

Lewis Hamilton urged to retire amid FIA penalties and F1 controversies

Lewis Hamilton faces criticism and doubts about his future in F1 amid a tough start at Ferrari, while Charles Leclerc receives an additional penalty point from the FIA after a frustrating Hungarian GP. Bernie Ecclestone suggests Hamilton should retire, and Leclerc offers reassurance to Hamilton, who vows to return stronger after the summer break.

via PlanetF1|

#charles-leclerc #f1 #fia

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-F1 Steward and American Candidate to Challenge Ben Sulayem for FIA Presidency

Former FIA steward Tim Mayer is set to challenge incumbent FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the upcoming December election, after announcing his candidacy amid a background of controversy and his recent dismissal from FIA roles following disputes related to the US Grand Prix.

via The Race|

#ben-sulayem #f1 #fia

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Tim Mayer to challenge Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency

Tim Mayer, son of McLaren co-founder Teddy Mayer, is set to announce his candidacy for the FIA presidency in December, challenging incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem, amid a backdrop of recent firings of senior officials within the FIA.

via BBC|

#fia #formula-1 #motorsport

sports9 months ago•19 min saved

FIA Publishes Comprehensive F1 Penalty and Driving Standards Guidelines

The FIA published its comprehensive guidelines for penalties and points in Formula 1, detailing sanctions for various offenses across practice, qualifying, and race events, including driving infringements, track violations, safety breaches, and misconduct, with specific penalties such as grid drops, time penalties, disqualifications, and fines.

via Motorsport.com|

#f1 #fia #guidelines

sports10 months ago•5 min saved

F1 Front Wing Tests and Their Impact on the 2025 Season

The FIA is implementing stricter load tests on F1 front wings at the Spanish Grand Prix to address concerns about wing flexibility and aerodynamic performance, with tougher tests introduced later in the season after analysis of previous races and rear wing adjustments. These changes aim to prevent teams from exploiting wing flexing to gain aerodynamic advantages, and will involve more rigorous static load tests and regular component checks throughout the season.

via Formula 1|

#fia #formula-1 #front-wing

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

FIA President Gains Power Amid Controversial Rule Changes

The FIA has approved controversial changes to its ethics and audit committees, granting more power to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and the president of its senate, Carmelo Sanz De Barros. These changes, which limit the committees' independence and oversight capabilities, have sparked concerns among F1 teams and officials about governance and accountability. Critics argue that the revisions could deter qualified individuals from joining the committees, as they may now be perceived as controlled by the leadership. The FIA claims the changes aim to enhance committee independence and protect confidential information.

via Crash|

#controversy #ethics #fia