The Latest Breaking News from FIA

Verstappen: It’s “unrealistic” to expect much lighter F1 cars

The weight of Formula 1 cars has ballooned by 200kg over the past two decades, with the 2023 minimum weight of 798kg for an empty car setting a new record.

Motorsport · Jun 16, 2023

100 years and still racing

Last weekend, a record-breaking number of 325,000 spectators witnessed the race of the century that had drivers and teams competing against the Rolex clock at Circuit de la Sarthe in northwestern France.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2023

“Concerned” Russell says F1 not ready for blanket-free tyres in 2024

Tyre-warming blankets were originally meant to be banned from next season onwards, until the rules were later amended so that they will remain – but with the option for the FIA to re-impose the ban after a final decision is made by the end of July.

Motorsport · Jun 15, 2023

Guenther Steiner hung out to dry as F1 team bosses disagree over proposed rule change

Guenther Steiner landed himself in hot water with the FIA over his criticism of F1 stewards, after which his fellow team chiefs failed to give the Haas boss any support

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

Did classic Le Mans battle justify contentious Toyota BoP hit?

Ferrari wins on its factory prototype comeback. And narrowly so at the end of an intriguing and sometimes thrilling battle with Toyota. All five major car manufacturers involved in Hypercar led at some point or other. The centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours definitely got a race befitting…

Motorsport · Jun 14, 2023

Did Le Mans Balance of Performance change create an end that justified the means?

Ferrari wins on its factory prototype comeback. And narrowly so at the end of an intriguing and sometimes thrilling battle with Toyota. All five major car manufacturers involved in Hypercar lead at some point or other. The centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours definitely got a race befitting…

Autosport · Jun 14, 2023

Vowles: Some Williams F1 tech "20 years out of date"

During the off-season Vowles moved from a Mercedes team that won eight consecutive world championships to a squad that finished bottom in four of the past five seasons.

Autosport · Jun 14, 2023

Some Williams F1 tech "20 years out of date" admits Vowles

During the off-season, Vowles moved from a Mercedes team that won eight consecutive world championships to a squad that finished bottom in four of the past five seasons.

Motorsport · Jun 14, 2023

F1 reports progress towards 2030 net zero target

F1 reduced its carbon footprint by 17% over the first two full years of the initiative up to 2021, with last season’s figures yet to be finalised.

Autosport · Jun 13, 2023

F1 chiefs consider massive car rule change following George Russell complaints

Leading lights in Formula 1 are looking to make changes to the car's weight with the gradual increases coming as a concern to the likes of Geroge Russell

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023