FIA admits fairness was compromised in Singapore GP sprint qualifying “mess” The FIA's single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis explains what happened in latest blunder during Singapore GP sprint qualifying Autosport · Oct 11
FIA admits fairness was compromised in Singapore F1 sprint qualifying “mess” The FIA's single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis explains what happened in latest blunder during Singapore GP sprint qualifying Motorsport · Oct 11
FIA completes investigation into F1 chaos in Malaysia and announces measures The governing body will revert to the same temporary solution used at Sepang for the Singapore Grand Prix. A more permanent update to the software will be introduced ahead of the F1 weekend in Austin Autosport · Oct 8
FIA completes investigation into F1 chaos in Malaysia – and reveals next steps The governing body will revert to the same temporary solution used at Sepang for the Singapore Grand Prix. A more permanent update to the software will be introduced ahead of the F1 weekend in Austin Motorsport · Oct 8
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 · Oct 6
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: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia 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 Motorsport · Oct 4
FIA explains software glitch that caused Bahrain GP in Malaysia race delay Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update Autosport · Oct 4
FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update Motorsport · Oct 4
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? Autosport · Aug 27
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
Autosport · 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 18 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
Motorsport · 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 12 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
Autosport · Aug 12 FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements Nikolas Tombazis acknowledges that F1's ADUO system may need a rethink for the coming years, although he insists that the measurements are accurate
Autosport · Aug 7 FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul Criticism of the power units has overshadowed everything, but Nikolas Tombazis believes the 2026 chassis rules are a step forward. The FIA is targeting further weight reduction under F1's next regulations
Motorsport · Aug 7 FIA reveals ambitious target to make F1 cars another 80kg lighter Criticism of the power units has overshadowed everything, but Nikolas Tombazis believes the 2026 chassis rules are a step forward. The FIA is targeting further weight reduction under F1's next regulations
Autosport · Aug 6 Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work According to Nikolas Tombazis, banning them would only lead to more clipping, while the complexity of F1’s power units makes it extremely difficult for humans to determine the optimal deployment strategy
Motorsport · Aug 6 Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no According to Nikolas Tombazis, banning them would only lead to more clipping, while the complexity of F1’s power units makes it extremely difficult for humans to determine the optimal deployment strategy
Autosport · Jun 12 Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix
Motorsport · Jun 12 Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix