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Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 improvement has come so late

Valtteri Bottas has hailed the effect of his Sauber team’s latest upgrades on car performance after qualifying 13th for the Qatar Grand Prix and finishing 12th in the sprint event – but acknowledged the improvement has come rather late for him.Bottas is out of an F1 race drive next year…

Motorsport

Ex-F1 race director Wittich returns for GTWCE finale

Niels Wittich oversaw the final round of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in Jeddah, after his surprise departure from the FIA as Formula 1's race director.

Autosport

F1 racing guidelines set to change no earlier than 2025

Formula 1’s controversial racing guidelines will now not change until the 2025 season, Motorsport.com can reveal.

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Exclusive: F1 racing guidelines set to change no earlier than 2025

Formula 1’s controversial racing guidelines will now not change until the 2025 season, Autosport can reveal.

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What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

Autosport

Will the FIA’s suggested change to F1’s racing guidelines solve the main problem?

While the headline news around the FIA as the Qatar Grand Prix got under way covered more staffing turmoil, the governing body’s efforts on revising Formula 1’s racing rules was an altogether positive affair.

Autosport

Autosport Podcast: Qatar GP preview

In this podcast, the duo discuss the drivers reacting to the latest round of firings by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let go in surprise fashion, with George Russell reacting by saying: "We'd love to get…

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F1 drivers expect inside line attack changes from FIA meeting on racing guidelines

Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering driver attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

F1 drivers expect changes from “productive” FIA meeting on racing guidelines

Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Motorsport

F1 ‘running out of people’ says sacked race steward in rebuke to FIA president

The long-time F1 steward Tim Mayer says he was sacked by text and reveals meddling by the FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem

The Guardian - UK

F1 drivers want answers from FIA over “who is getting fired next”

George Russell has suggested that the FIA needs to give Formula 1 drivers some clarity on “who is getting fired next” after the latest shock departures from the governing body.

Motorsport

He should start doing comedy – Norris laughs off Verstappen car switch comments

Red Bull driver Verstappen claimed he would have won the championship a lot sooner in Norris’ McLaren.

The Independent UK

Sacked F1 race steward Mayer takes aim at FIA president

Sacked F1 race steward Tim Mayer has taken aim at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a series of claims.

Autosport

What the Qatar F1 track changes look like

Seven of the Qatar Formula 1 circuit’s 16 corners now feature new kerb profiles after changes ahead of the 2023 race resulted in damage which forced the FIA to impose maximum stint lengths during the race.

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Fresh FIA upheaval as F2 race director and key steward dismissed

Formula 1 race director Rui Marques faces increased duties at the Qatar Grand Prix in having to take charge of F2 as well, following the latest shock FIA exit, Autosport has learned.

The Independent UK

F1’s lead steward ‘sacked’ by FIA boss – just weeks after race director dismissed

The shock decision comes a matter of weeks after Niels Wittich was axed before the end of the season

Autosport

WRC 2027 rules to offer powertrain flexibility and component cost cap

The 2027 World Rally Championship regulations are likely to offer manufacturers a range of powertrain options and cars that will be significantly cheaper through a cost cap on components.

Motorsport

Andretti: Cadillac F1 program has been eyeing Herta since the beginning

His talent, and adding an American driver to an American-backed team, makes the 2024 IndyCar title runner-up a clear frontrunner for F1's latest open seats.

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FIA skid block intervention hit Ferrari "a lot" in budget terms

Ferrari says the timing of the FIA’s recent intervention in issuing a technical directive surrounding skid blocks meant it took a hit to its Formula 1 budget.

Motorsport

FIA skid block intervention hit Ferrari “a lot” in budget terms

Ferrari says the timing of the FIA’s recent intervention in issuing a technical directive surrounding skid blocks meant it took a hit to its Formula 1 budget.

Motorsport

How McLaren adapted to life post ‘mini-DRS’

McLaren’s rear wing choice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix was always going to be interesting, because it was the first race where it could no longer count on its previous ‘mini-DRS’ solution.

Autosport

How the FIA and Pirelli have responded to avoid repeat Qatar tyre troubles

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli and the FIA have worked together on an action plan that should help avoid a repeat of the tyre problems that marred last year's Qatar Grand Prix, Autosport has learned.

International Business Times

Green Light For Cadillac To Join Formula One Grid In 2026

American car manufacturer Cadillac will become the eleventh team on the Formula One grid in 2026 after the sport's owners announced Monday they had given their backing to the plan.

Evening Standard

F1 reaches 'agreement in principle' with General Motors for Cadillac to join grid in 2026

Move would continue to grow Formula One in the USA after success of Drive to Survive on Netflix and three Stateside races

The Independent UK

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

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