The Latest Breaking News from Nikolas Tombazis

F1 Software Bug Nearly Stopped Cars on Track, Forcing Delayed Grand Prix Start

A bug in FIA-supplied electronic control software left several Formula 1 cars with little throttle response in heavy rain, delaying the Malaysian Grand Prix by more than 40 minutes.

International Business Times UK · 13h ago

F1 Cars Hit by Sudden Power Loss at Sepang After Safety Software Bug Triggers Engine Shutdowns

Several Formula One cars lost electrical power during wet-weather formation laps at Sepang after a software bug disrupted energy deployment, forcing the FIA to issue an emergency update.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

How FIA software bug caused chaos in Bahrain GP in Malaysia – and the emergency fix that saved the race

Extremely low speeds behind the safety car triggered an unexpected problem with the FIA software at Sepang. The governing body explains what went wrong and how it rushed through an update to get the race under way

Autosport · Oct 4

Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

Based on the first two assessment periods, Red Bull Ford is the only F1 manufacturer not to receive a development opportunity. What explains that surprising ranking, and does the system need an overhaul for the future?

Motorsport · Aug 27

Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms

Red Bull requested a factual review of the first ADUO period, but the outcome appears unchanged. Can the second assessment offer a lifeline, or will the newcomer remain without development opportunities for longer?

Motorsport · Aug 25

F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

Motorsport · Aug 19

Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

Autosport · Aug 19

FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"

Nikolas Tombazis says the FIA has no objections to the overall concept and will not intervene. However, it did hold talks with Red Bull following two consecutive crashes for Max Verstappen

Autosport · Aug 18

FIA happy for F1's Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do "more work"

Nikolas Tombazis says the FIA has no objections to the overall concept and will not intervene. However, it did hold talks with Red Bull following two consecutive crashes for Max Verstappen

Motorsport · Aug 18

Does F1's ADUO system need a rethink? FIA admits to "weaknesses"

Nikolas Tombazis acknowledges that F1's ADUO system may need a rethink for the coming years, although he insists that the measurements are accurate

Motorsport · Aug 12