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Behind the factors making F1's 2026 engine rules a major political battleground

In Bahrain, the focus in the Formula 1 paddock was a high-level meeting about the future engine formula and the 2026 regulations. The meeting was held after a media session with Nikolas Tombazis in China, in which the director of the FIA's single-seater commission raised two major questions.

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The factors that make F1's 2026 engine rules a major political battleground

In Bahrain, many in the Formula 1 paddock were focused on a high-level meeting about the future engine formula and the 2026 regulations. The meeting was held after a media session with Nikolas Tombazis in China, in which the director of the FIA's single-seater commission raised two major questions.

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How Claire Dubbelman became the first woman with an FIA race director superlicence

Claire Dubbelman's love for motorsport started at an early age, thanks to her father Huub, who spent almost two decades in automotive journalism before working as a PR manager for brands, including Mercedes-Benz Netherlands. Dubbelman was five years old when she began watching Formula 1 in the early 1990s. "From…

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Claire Dubbelman: The first woman to hold an FIA Race Director Super Licence

After steadily building her career in F1, she's now the first Dutch national, first woman, and youngest ever to obtain the FIA Race Director Super Licence

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USA in the frame to join WRC calendar in 2026

The World Rally Championship is set to host a round in North America next year, subject to the FIA approving the proposed 2026 calendar

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A 2026 American WRC race is just an FIA approval away

The World Rally Championship is set to host a round in North America next year, subject to the FIA approving the proposed 2026 calendar

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How Malcolm Wilson’s FIA swearing sanctions agreement will impact the WRC

It has been quite the week for the FIA and the World Rally Championship and one which could have a lasting impact on both.

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How Wilson’s FIA calling and swearing sanctions agreement impacts the WRC

It has been quite the week for the FIA and the World Rally Championship and one which could have a lasting impact on both.

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The F1 teams tipped to blow away competition in 2026 as Christian Horner demands changes to rule overhaul

New engine regulations are set to come in next season

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The F1 Commission discusses preventing massive 2026 engine performance gaps and grass fires

Formula 1 teams agree to the general idea of

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F1 Commission discusses solutions for lagging 2026 engines and grass fires

Formula 1 teams agree to the general idea of having catch-up mechanics for power unit manufacturers in 2026

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FIA: No plan to change WRC Rally1 rules for 2026 amid Hyundai uncertainty

The FIA has revealed “it is not the plan” to change the World Rally Championship Rally1 regulations next year amid the current uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s involvement beyond 2025.

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What is the paper slip handed to F1 drivers after a race – and what happens to it?

It’s a small, seemingly insignificant piece of paper – but in Formula 1, even the tiniest details carry weight. Literally. As soon as an F1 driver climbs out of their car after a race – with all of their gear still on – they head straight for the scales.

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Fourmaux reacts to support from WRC rivals amid FIA swearing resolution

Adrien Fourmaux is grateful for the support from World Rally Championship competitors through the World Rally Drivers Alliance [WoRDA] that has resulted in a solution to the FIA swearing fine dispute.

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WEC set for another Hypercar rules extension until 2032

The existing Hypercar World Endurance Championship rule book appears set for a further extension that could allow the current generation of cars to race until the end of 2032.

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What is the paper slip handed to F1 drivers after a race – and what happens to it?

After an F1 driver gets out of their car post-race, they’re weighed by the FIA and handed a slip of paper. Here’s what happens to it.

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FIA approves General Motors as 2029 F1 engine supplier

American automotive giant General Motors has been approved as a Formula 1 engine supplier for the 2029 season. The company will field the Cadillac F1 team from 2026, with the outfit running American-made power units from 2029 onwards.

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General Motors approved by FIA as 2029 F1 engine supplier

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Max Verstappen was ‘disrespectful’ on F1 podium in Saudi Arabia, says Johnny Herbert

Verstappen was given a five-second penalty in Jeddah and was visibly annoyed after finishing second

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Ben Sulayem proposes Malcolm Wilson as Robert Reid's successor at FIA

British Rally Championship winner and M-Sport founder Malcolm Wilson has been nominated by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem as his preferred candidate to succeed Robert Reid as the governing body’s deputy president for sport.

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Malcolm Wilson nominated as new FIA deputy presidential candidate

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F1 rules out return to V10s, looks at fixes for new engine rules

Formula 1 will not return to V10 engines or any naturally aspirated powertrains in the near future, with the F1 Commission confirming its commitment to the power unit regulations that will come into force next season.

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F1 rules out return to V10, looks at fixes for new engine rules

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We Drove an Alan Mann Racing Ford Escort Recreation. It Was Heroic

It took 15 minutes for my bones to stop shaking with joy. My ears were still ringing half an hour later. The first car from Boreham Motorworks (part of the DRVN Group) does not muck about.

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Max Verstappen seems fed up, but not with Red Bull

Listen to Max Verstappen's exuberant reaction to taking a shock pole and victory in Suzuka, or pole again in Jeddah, and you still hear a man who likes in competing in Formula 1.

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