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How tweaked LED lights now show engine status on 2026 F1 cars

In order to improve safety based on driver feedback, the FIA tested a new light system at the back of F1 cars in Canada, using three colours to indicate the operating status of the MGU-K

Motorsport

How the FIA is limiting F1 cars’ top speed at Monaco GP with new engine maps

Not only active aerodynamics will be disabled in Monaco, but new engine mapping will limit F1 cars’ top speed

Autosport

FIA scraps F1 straight mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order

The FIA has chosen not to use straight mode in Monaco for safety reasons. With fixed aerodynamic profiles, could we see wings designed specifically for Monte Carlo? Or are teams averse to spending their budget cap on a single grand prix?

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Active aero banned at F1 Monaco GP

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Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay

The FIA is proposing a switch to the engine regulations for the 2027 F1 season, but the change is at risk

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits

The current FIA president wants to delete the 12-year limit that the sitting leader of the FIA can serve

Autosport

Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits

The current FIA president wants to delete the 12-year limit that the sitting leader of the FIA can serve

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Do penalty points still serve any purpose in F1?

The stewards have opted for a more lenient approach to F1 penalty points so far in 2026, handing out as few as possible. This marks a sharp change in tact compared with previous years, which begs the question: does the penalty points system still serve its purpose?

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The mysterious disappearance of F1’s penalty points in 2026

Motorsport

How GT3’s rise surpassed its creator's wildest expectations

From privateer grids to Le Mans and DTM, GT3 has surpassed even its creator’s expectations over the past two decades

Motorsport

How GT3’s rise surpassed even the wildest expectations

From privateer grids to Le Mans and DTM, GT3 has surpassed even its creator’s expectations over the past two decades

Autosport

Arnover is the master as he tops strong FIA Main Event Santa Pod field

The European and British Drag Racing Championships were in action as the drag strip began its 60th anniversary celebrations in earnest over the weekend

Autosport

George Russell issues FIA apology after Canadian GP fine

George Russell has apologised to the FIA and marshals after being fined for throwing his Mercedes headrest out of the car following his Canadian GP retirement

Motorsport

George Russell rues his misfortunes in title battle after retiring in Montreal

Russell suffered an electrical issue when leading on lap 30 and slipped 43 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the championship battle.

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Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1

Besides potentially providing the first wet race with F1’s new generation of cars, tyre supplier Pirelli believes low temperatures and the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve layout could create further complications

Motorsport

Why a wet Canadian GP could be "the perfect storm" for F1

Autosport

Verstappen reignites quit threats amid doubts over 2027 F1 rule changes

Verstappen says Formula 1 staying with its current power unit balance would be “mentally not doable” for him

Motorsport

Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027

Verstappen says Formula 1 staying with its current power unit balance would be “mentally not doable” for him

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Update: Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding Gasly

Lewis Hamilton will line up fifth on the Canadian Grand Prix grid after avoiding a penalty for impeding

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Update: Lewis Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding

Hamilton will line up fifth on the Canadian Grand Prix grid after avoiding a penalty for impeding

Motorsport

How Toto Wolff and Mercedes want to avoid a repeat of 2016 with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell

Wolff admitted last year that, in hindsight, there was one aspect of 2016 he would have handled differently. However, 10 years later, the Mercedes boss has to apply a different lesson from the past

Autosport

Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell

Wolff admitted last year that, in hindsight, there was one aspect of 2016 he would have handled differently. However, 10 years later, the Mercedes boss has to apply a different lesson from the past

Motorsport

Oliver Bearman points out another shortcoming of F1’s new rules: More meetings

Recently introduced tweaks to the rules on electrical energy harvesting and deployment haven’t made the process of getting a 2026 car around the lap any simpler

Autosport

McLaren finds ally in Red Bull over F1 team alliances concerns

Red Bull's Laurent Mekies responds to Zak Brown's FIA letter voicing his concerns around dual ownership in Formula 1

Motorsport

Red Bull would "support" steps on F1 team alliances amid McLaren concerns

Red Bull's Laurent Mekies responds to Zak Brown's FIA letter voicing his concerns around dual ownership in Formula 1

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