The Latest Breaking News from Niels Wittich

F1 drivers now banned from pitlane blocking amid FIA impeding clampdown

A recent move by the FIA to avoid dangerous traffic problems on track in qualifying has seen a maximum lap time imposed on in laps and out laps.

Motorsport · Nov 2, 2023

F1 drivers banned from stopping in pitlane amid FIA impeding clampdown

A recent move by the FIA to avoid dangerous traffic problems on track in qualifying has seen a maximum lap time imposed on in laps and out laps.

Autosport · Nov 2, 2023

Verstappen: Stopping wet F1 races the only solution to visibility problems

The topic of safety has become a major talking point ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix in the wake of the recent fatal accident of youngster Dilano van 't Hoff in a wet Formula Regional European Championship at the track.

Motorsport · Jul 27, 2023

Horner: Final Australian GP red flag was "right thing to do"

The Dutchman had a comfortable lead when Kevin Magnussen crashed and the debris trail he left led race director Niels Wittich to call for a red flag with three laps to go.

Autosport · Apr 3, 2023

Horner: Final F1 Australian GP red flag was "the right thing to do"

The Dutchman had a comfortable lead when Kevin Magnussen crashed and the debris trail he left led race director Niels Wittich to call for a red flag with three laps to go.

Motorsport · Apr 3, 2023

Horner shocked by FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

Ahead of this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, as revealed by Motorsport.com, F1 race director Niels Wittich has reminded the teams that their staff scaling pitwall fences is outlawed under the FIA's International Sporting Code requirements and is subject to penalties.

Motorsport · Mar 31, 2023

Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

Ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, as fully revealed by Autosport, F1 race director Niels Wittich has reminded the teams that their staff scaling pitwall fences is outlawed under the FIA’s International Sporting Code requirements and is subject to penalties.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

FIA grants Hamilton medical exemption to wear nose studs

Lewis Hamilton has been granted an exemption by the FIA stewards to continue to wear jewellery while driving during Formula 1's Bahrain GP. 

Motorsport · Mar 3, 2023

FIA outlines plan for F1 race directors in 2023

The FIA is to continue with Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich in 2023, but he will also help lead a programme bringing on the next generation of officials.

Motorsport · Jan 24, 2023

F1 will not go back to one race director, says Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested that Formula 1 will keep having multiple race directors in the future, following the change of approach for 2022.

Motorsport · Jan 11, 2023